Columbus, OH

Willow Brook Christian Home

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 15 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

55 Lazelle Rd, Columbus, OH

(614) 885-3300

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

50

Certified beds

Average residents

48

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1995-01-16

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.13

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.22

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.29

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.26

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

21%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

52%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.2%
92.4%
3.8 pts better
93.4%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.5%
5.5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.8%
3.3%
0.5 pts worse
3.3%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 27.6%
26.1%
1.5 pts worse
11.4%
16.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.0%
6.2%
2.2 pts better
5.4%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.0%
25.4%
13.4 pts better
19.6%
7.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
11.5%
9.7 pts better
16.7%
14.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 16.0%
7.7%
8.3 pts worse
16.3%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.7%
6.2%
3.5 pts worse
14.9%
5.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
0.5%
1.4 pts worse
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.5%
21.7%
5.8 pts worse
19.8%
7.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.0%
3.7%
0.3 pts worse
5.1%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.9%
78.1%
0.2 pts worse
81.7%
3.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.2%
12.5%
7.3 pts better
12.0%
6.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.7%
75.6%
10.1 pts better
79.7%
6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 15.0%
25.1%
10.1 pts better
23.9%
8.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-07 · Fire 2024-11-07

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-02-28 · Fire 2022-02-28

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-09-05 · Fire 2019-09-05

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-12-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-12-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-12-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-12-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-28

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-04-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-28

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-04-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-28

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-04-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-28

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2022-04-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-09-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2019-09-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2019-09-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2019-09-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-01-14

G · Actual harm 2025-09-02

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F839 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Corrected 2023-06-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-04-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-28

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-28

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-28

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2022-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-28

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-04-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Corrected 2019-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2019-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2019-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2019-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2019-09-24

C · Minimal harm 2019-09-05

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2019-09-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Barth, Phil

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2004-08-16
Davis, Brandi

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-01-11
Harris, Kent

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-12-10
Irwin, Terry

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2005-01-01
Johnson, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-11-14
Ketron, Nicole

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2005-01-01
Longo, Scott

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2007-03-10
May, Jerry

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-07-24
Mckenna, Blythe

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-01-23
Mcknight, Matthew

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-01-09
Mcknight, Matthew

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-01-09
Pickens, Roger

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2012-11-08
Poulson, Thomas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2010-06-28
Ringle, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-04-26
Sarkel, Ed

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-05-09
Susenna, Karen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-11-09
Tidwell, Peggy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2013-03-16

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