Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

A nursing home in Westerville, Ohio 43081

140 N State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081. (614) 882-4055.

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The short answer

Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.

2of 5 CMS’s overall rating
9 health citations at the latest inspection cycle Ohio average: 10.5
3.19 nurse hours per resident per day Ohio average: 3.71
1 fine in the last three years (needs attention)

The last 24 months 33 citations in 12 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J). Every month

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What these words mean8

Star ratings: CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Inspection (survey): A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation: What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Scope and severity (A to L): CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
Nurse staffing hours: The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
Fines and payment denials: A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
Immediate jeopardy: CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3.
Capacity: The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

9 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The Ohio average is 10.5.

Last standard inspection Dec 11, 2025.

Most serious in three years: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J), at a complaint inspection on May 3, 2024

CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those citations happened

33 citations in 12 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

33 citations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2023												Dec
2024	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2025	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

All 33 citations in the last three years

Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries , from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 29 came from complaint inspections.

CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Jul 9, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations

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

Rule F0609. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 30, 2026.
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Rule F0839. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 30, 2026.

Mar 24, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Rule F0921. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

Dec 11, 2025: standard inspection4 citations

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Rule F0697. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 6, 2026.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Rule F0756. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 6, 2026.
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.

Rule F0849. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 6, 2026.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Rule F0880. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 6, 2026.

Dec 11, 2025: standard and complaint inspection2 citations

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Rule F0685. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 6, 2026.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Rule F0740. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 6, 2026.

Sep 22, 2025: complaint inspection3 citations

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.

Rule F0584. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Nov 21, 2025.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Rule F0686. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Nov 21, 2025.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Rule F0760. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Nov 21, 2025.

Feb 26, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

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

Rule F0684. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 29, 2025.

Oct 30, 2024: complaint inspection4 citations

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

Rule F0550. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Rule F0609. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Rule F0610. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Rule F0689. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.

Jul 8, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Rule F0677. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 22, 2024.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Rule F0686. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 22, 2024.

Jun 13, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Rule F0686. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 22, 2024.

May 3, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations

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

Rule F0689. J: immediate jeopardy to health or safety. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 22, 2024.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Rule F0921. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jul 22, 2024.

Mar 13, 2024: complaint inspection7 citations

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Rule F0600. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 28, 2024.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Rule F0607. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 28, 2024.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Rule F0609. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 28, 2024.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Rule F0610. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 28, 2024.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Rule F0677. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 28, 2024.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Rule F0684. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 28, 2024.
Provide appropriate foot care.

Rule F0687. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 28, 2024.

Feb 9, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Rule F0803. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 20, 2024.

Dec 12, 2023: complaint inspection3 citations

Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Rule F0580. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 29, 2023.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Rule F0610. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 29, 2023.
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Rule F0624. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Dec 29, 2023.

Is it certified, and in good standing?

Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Oct 29, 1993.
Not on CMS’s special focus list.
No abuse icon from CMS.
No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
CMS lists its ownership as for profit, limited liability company.
70 certified beds.

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Has it been fined or penalized?

1 fine in the last three years, $144,185 in all.
1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
29 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.

CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Fines and payment denials, newest first
Date	Kind	Amount
May 3, 2024	Medicare payment denial	Not given
May 3, 2024	Fine	$144,185

Who does the caring?

3.19 nurse hours per resident per day

The Ohio average is 3.71.

CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Staffing measures
Measure	This home	Ohio average
Nurse hours per resident per day	3.19	3.71
Of which registered nurses	0.35	0.64
At weekends	3.04	3.29
Nursing staff turnover	55.2%	49%
Registered nurse turnover	50%	44.4%
Administrators who left	1	Not given

Who owns it?

Northwood Healthcare Operating Holdings LLC owns 100% directly since Sep 18, 2017.
Northwood Healthcare Group LLC runs it.
11 owners or officers are people: Ephram M Lahasky (owns 5% or more through other companies, 9.9%); Eli M Leshkowitz (owns 5% or more through other companies, 9.9%); Samuel Feuer (owns 5% or more through other companies, 9.4%); Larry Katz (owns 5% or more through other companies, 8.78%); Ethan Dreifus (owns 5% or more directly, 7.5%); Barry Braunstein (corporate officer); Ephram M Lahasky (corporate officer); Eli M Leshkowitz (corporate officer); Marsha J Link (managing employee (on the payroll)); Samuel Feuer (corporate officer); Larry Katz (corporate officer).
Part of Northwood Healthcare Group (6 homes in CMS’s data).
No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.

CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Organisations CMS lists
Organisation	Role	Share	Since
Northwood Healthcare Operating Holdings LLC	Owns 5% or more directly	100%	Sep 18, 2017
Northwood Healthcare Managing Member LLC	Owns 5% or more through other companies	58.6%	Sep 18, 2017
Braunstein Bears 2016 Trust	Owns 5% or more through other companies	36.25%	Sep 18, 2017
Northwood Healthcare Member LLC	Owns 5% or more through other companies	18%	Sep 18, 2017
El-Northwood LLC	Owns 5% or more through other companies	12.9%	Sep 18, 2017
Northwood Healthcare Group LLC	Runs it (operational or managerial control)		Sep 18, 2017

How do residents fare?

CMS rates its quality measures 5 of 5 (Ohio average 4.5).

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS’s star ratings, from 1 to 5
Measure	Rating
Overall rating	2 of 5
Health inspections	2 of 5
Staffing	1 of 5
Quality measures	5 of 5

How does it compare nearby?

Among the 12 nearest homes, within 5.1 miles, this one had the 4th most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (9; the middle value was 6.5).

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

The 12 nearest, by straight-line distance
Place	Miles away	Citations, latest cycle
Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center This nursing home		9
Landings of Westerville Health and Rehab the	0.7	0
Westerville Post Acute	2.0	23
Westerwood Rehabilitation	2.8	7
Inniswood Health and Rehabilitation	3.1	2
Forest Hills Center	3.3	38
The Laurels of Walden Park	4.0	20
Highbanks Care Center	4.2	6
Willow Brook Christian Home	4.4	6
Worthington Christian Village	4.7	6
Laurels of Norworth the	4.8	5
The Laurels of Worthington	5.1	7

What the record doesn’t say

Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.

Sources

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).

Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).

Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).

Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).

Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).

Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

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Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

The short answer

What did inspectors find?

When those citations happened

All 33 citations in the last three years

Is it certified, and in good standing?

Has it been fined or penalized?

Who does the caring?

Who owns it?

How do residents fare?

How does it compare nearby?

What the record doesn’t say

Sources

From the home

Replies

Paid listing

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