How many nursing homes are in Columbus?

There are 31 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbus, Ohio, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Columbus?

WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION (operated by FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF COLUMBUS OHIO INC) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 4, staffing 5, quality measures 5.

What is the average CMS rating in Columbus?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Columbus is 2.8★ (-0.3 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Columbus?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Columbus?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Columbus, OH

Compare 31 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbus, part of the Franklin area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Columbus, Ohio, located within Franklin County, is home to 31 nursing facilities currently serving the region. According to CMS Care Compare data, these locations hold an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. Residents and families can evaluate care quality using the federal 5-star rating system, which highlights six top-tier facilities. Among these providers, Westerwood Rehabilitation stands out as a 5-star facility serving families across ZIP codes including 43209 and 43214.

Compare top 3 in Columbus Filter & search

Homes

Avg overall

2.8★

-0.3 vs national

Avg staffing

2.9★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.8★ · 31 homes

5★

6 (19%)

4★

4 (13%)

3★

4 (13%)

2★

12 (39%)

1★

5 (16%)

Provider mix in Columbus

22 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS3 homes
OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION3 homes
CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE3 homes
GARDEN HEALTHCARE GROUP2 homes
EMBASSY HEALTHCARE2 homes
DAVID OBERLANDER2 homes
WEXNER HERITAGE VILLAGE1 home
FIRST COMMUNITY VILLAGE1 home

What to look for in Columbus

21 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
12 of 31 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
6 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
21 of 31 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Columbus

1
WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION
FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF COLUMBUS OHIO INC · Medium
5.0
2
OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER
OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIES · Small
5.0
3
WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN VILLAGE
WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN VILLAGE, INC. · Small
5.0
4
Majestic Care of Columbus LLC
MAJESTIC CARE · Large
5.0
5
MOHUN HEALTH CARE CENTER
MOHUN HEALTH CARE CENTER · Medium
5.0
6
HIGHBANKS CARE CENTER
FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · Medium
5.0
7
FIRST COMMUNITY VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CTR
FIRST COMMUNITY VILLAGE · Small
4.0
8
WESLEY GLEN HEALTH SERVICES CORP
WESLEY GLEN, INC. · Medium
4.0
9
CROWN POINTE CARE CENTER
FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · Medium
4.0
10
SCIOTO POINTE
JAG HEALTHCARE · Medium
4.0

All homes in Columbus


WESTERWOOD REHABILITATION FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF COLUMBUS OHIO INC · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	4	5	5
OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIES · Small · Not for Profit	5.0	3	5	5
WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN VILLAGE WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN VILLAGE, INC. · Small · Not for Profit	5.0	3	5	5
Majestic Care of Columbus LLC MAJESTIC CARE · Large · For Profit	5.0	4	4	5
MOHUN HEALTH CARE CENTER MOHUN HEALTH CARE CENTER · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	4	5	5
HIGHBANKS CARE CENTER FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · Medium · For Profit	5.0	4	2	5
FIRST COMMUNITY VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CTR FIRST COMMUNITY VILLAGE · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	3	4	5
WESLEY GLEN HEALTH SERVICES CORP WESLEY GLEN, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit	4.0	3	5	4
CROWN POINTE CARE CENTER FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · Medium · For Profit	4.0	3	2	5
SCIOTO POINTE JAG HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit	4.0	2	5	5
MCNAUGHTEN POINTE NURSING AND REHAB FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · Large · For Profit	3.0	3	3	4
RIVERVIEW OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION · Large · For Profit	3.0	2	3	5
FOREST HILLS CENTER EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit	3.0	2	3	5
WILLOW BROOK CHRISTIAN HOME WILLOW BROOK CHRISTIAN SERVICES · Medium · Not for Profit	3.0	2	4	5
WEXNER HERITAGE HOUSE WEXNER HERITAGE VILLAGE · Medium · Not for Profit	2.0	1	4	5
CAPITAL CITY GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE GARDEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	1	5
MAYFAIR VILLAGE NURSING CARE C LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	3	4
EASTLAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER GARDEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	1	5
EMBASSY OF WOODVIEW EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	1	5
COLUMBUS HEALTHCARE CENTER COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	3	5
WEST PARK CARE CENTER LLC OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	1	5
COLUMBUS ALZHEIMER'S CARE CTR LIONSTONE CARE · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	3	5
SAPPHIRE REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER DAVID OBERLANDER · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	1	5
BELLA TERRACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER ELM RIDGE HEALTHCARE LLC · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	1	5
THE LAURELS OF GAHANNA CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	4	5
ALLBRIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER MORDECHAI WEISZ · Small · For Profit	2.0	2	1	5
THE LAURELS OF WALDEN PARK CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	3	4
MOTHER ANGELINE MCCRORY MANOR CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED & INFIRM · Large · Not for Profit	1.0	1	4	4
NEW ALBANY CARE CENTER OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION · Medium · For Profit	1.0	2	1	4
SCIOTO REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER DAVID OBERLANDER · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	4
LAURELS OF WEST COLUMBUS, THE CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Medium · For Profit	1.0	1	2	4