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Gardens At Whetstone

3710 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214

Assisted Living Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(614) 457-1100

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,972
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,744

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,126
  • Average State Price: $3,383
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Gardens At Whetstone Description

    Gardens At Whetstone is a large 72 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.3 miles outside the town of Upper Arlington, Ohio. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 making it the 60th highest rated community in the city out of 81 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.1
    Gardens At Whetstone
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 72 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 58 out of 82 communities in Columbus
  • Ranking in State: 1166 out of 1636 communities in OH
  • Food and Dining D

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Whetstone Assisted Living and Care Center has received a mix of reviews from residents and their families. Many praise the facility for its kind and attentive staff, clean environment, and the quality of care provided. Positive experiences highlight the staff's dedication to meeting residents' needs, the comfort of private rooms, and the facility's ability to create a home-like atmosphere. The nurse supervisor and other staff members are commended for their responsiveness and care.

    However, some reviews express dissatisfaction with aspects of the facility, including the quality of food, staff attitudes, and overall care quality. Concerns were raised about residents' safety, medication management, and the responsiveness of the staff to residents' needs. There are also complaints about the management's attitude towards staff and residents, and some families have reported negative experiences regarding the care of their loved ones.

    Despite the criticisms, many families have found Whetstone to be a nurturing and safe place for their loved ones, appreciating the facility's efforts to provide a comfortable and caring environment. The staff's friendliness, the range of activities offered, and the facility's responsiveness to questions and concerns are frequently mentioned as positive aspects.

    Overall, while there are areas for improvement, Whetstone Assisted Living and Care Center is appreciated by many for its commitment to providing quality care and creating a welcoming environment for its residents.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech and Language Pathology

    Outpatient Rehabilitation

    Medication management

    Skilled nursing


    Services

    Interdisciplinary Care Conferences

    Financial service resource coordinator

    Respite care

    Activities of daily living

    Grooming

    Dressing


    Activities

    Scheduled activities and outings

    Attractive gathering spaces


    Community Amenities

    Full-service salon & barbershop

    Personal laundry and linen service

    24-hour visitation

    Security


    Room Amenities

    Private rooms

    Individual room temperature control

    Flat-screen TV with cable

    Private phone

    Wi-Fi

    Emergency call system


    Dining

    Delicious and flexible dining options

    Nutritious meals

    Personalized therapeutic diets

    Seasonal menus

    Bistro menus

    Heart health bistro menus


    Transportation

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 29, 1971
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 145
    Total current residents: 126
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 5
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-05-19 2022-06-20 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-07-16 2019-08-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-07-16 2019-08-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-07-16 2019-08-16 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2018-06-07 2018-07-06 F Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2018-06-07 2018-07-06 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2018-06-07 2018-07-06 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2018-06-07 2018-07-06 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Upper Arlington which is 3.3 miles away and has a population of 34,907 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $82,404, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 30
      • Average Temperature: 55.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 175 days of rain, 32 days of snow and 157 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 32.5 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 4.74% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 11.91% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 28% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 60% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 8.05 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.08 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 5.21 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.06 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.25 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 182.0, Moderate Days 60.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Kroger
    0.7 miles away
    Crestview Market
    1.3 miles away
    Giant Eagle
    1.4 miles away
    Tensuke Market
    1.5 miles away
    Lucky's Market
    1.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Riverside Methodist Hospital
    0.3 miles away
    4444
    0.3 miles away
    W North Broadway & Olentangy River Rd
    0.4 miles away
    3420 Olentangy River Rd
    0.5 miles away
    3440 Olentangy River Rd
    0.5 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    0.7 miles away
    First Merchants Bank
    1.0 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Huntington Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Huntington National Bank
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Riverside Methodist Hospital
    0.3 miles away
    Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University
    2.7 miles away
    Select Specialty Hospital
    3.7 miles away
    OSU Medical Center CarePoint East
    5.3 miles away
    Grant Medical Center
    5.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Giant Eagle Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.5 miles away
    CVS
    1.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    Tremont Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Periodontology, Inc.
    0.1 miles away
    Chad Cacchio, D.D.S.
    2.4 miles away
    Bourgeois Family Dental Center
    2.6 miles away
    Roy Gottlieb, DDS
    2.8 miles away
    Ohio State Dental Clinics
    2.8 miles away

    Parks

    Northmoor Park
    0.2 miles away
    Whetstone Park
    0.2 miles away
    Webster Park
    0.3 miles away
    Columbus Park of Roses
    0.5 miles away
    Clinton-Como Park
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Mary's Catholic Church
    6.3 miles away

    Shopping

    Olentangy Plaza
    1.7 miles away
    Olentangy Square Shopping Center
    2.0 miles away
    Graceland Shopping Center
    2.0 miles away
    North High Centre
    2.1 miles away
    Northwest Center
    2.4 miles away

    Culture

    Columbus Civic Theater
    1.7 miles away
    Lovebirds
    2.1 miles away
    The Summit Music Hall
    2.5 miles away
    Wexner Center for the Arts
    2.6 miles away
    Mershon Auditorium
    2.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    El Vaquero
    0.7 miles away
    Katalina’s
    0.8 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.8 miles away
    Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
    0.9 miles away
    Dough Mama
    0.9 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of OH. It is a large-sized community with 72 total beds.

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