Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Westerville, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365933) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $140,849 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (614) 882-4055 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Buckeye Terrace reports total nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.5%.
CMS records show Buckeye Terrace has 1 federal fine totaling $140,849.00 and 1 payment denial on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation listed for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a 70-bed nursing home in Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio, with an average daily census of 59.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 29, 1993. It is part of Northwood Healthcare Group, a chain of 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Buckeye Terrace holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, quality measures rating is 5 stars, and staffing rating is 1 star. These four component ratings combine to form the overall score, though CMS weighs the health inspection component most heavily.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.18, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $140,849.00, and 1 payment denial has been imposed against this facility.
There is no ownership change reported within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Northwood Healthcare Group. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Buckeye Terrace has an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.18 hours per resident per day, with 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 64.5%. The staffing star rating is 1.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $140,849.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is a 70-bed facility with an average of 59.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of Northwood Healthcare Group, a chain of 6 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 29, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (1 star) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6148824055 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6148824055 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365933?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.