Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
140 N State Street · Westerville, OH · 43081 · 6148824055
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Northwood Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $140,849 |
Inspection citations (70 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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 January 6, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025 · found via complaint
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 November 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2024 | Fine | $140,849 |
| May 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | 54 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365933 · certified since October 29, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.