2340 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219
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Overall Review of Mohun Health Care Center
Cons
Staff members have been known to contact the referring agency and provide inaccurate information.- The wound care manager insisted on following a treatment plan that was no longer safe for the resident.
- The wound care manager refused to assess the wound before proceeding.
- The wound care manager refused to notify the provider and simply entered a new order without assessment.
- The Director of Nursing did not express concern about the wound treatment.
- It is a safety hazard for a nurse to leave the floor to supervise the dining room two floors below, leaving no nurse on the floor for 30 to 45 minutes.
- It is unsafe for one nurse to be responsible for two floors, one upstairs and one downstairs.
- The facility has numerous unsafe practices, and the reviewer intended to forward the notification to the State.
- The reviewer stated that they would not remain silent about these unsafe practices.
Review
Mohun Health Care Center in Columbus is best suited for residents who do not require intensive medical oversight and for families that can bring vigilant on-site supervision or rely on external care management to compensate for gaps. The narrow use case here is for individuals with relatively stable, routine support needs where a dedicated advocate can monitor care plans, verify orders, and press for timely responses. For households with complex medical requirements, especially those needing constant nursing judgment, wound care oversight, or rapid response to changes in condition, Mohun is not a safe default choice.
Explicitly consider alternatives if the goal is dependable clinical safety and transparent care practices. The facility’s documented issues point to a need for facilities with robust staffing, better cross-floor nurse coverage, and consistently clear communication among staff, management, and family or external providers. Families prioritizing reliable wound care, accurate documentation, and prompt nursing response should look elsewhere until there is demonstrable evidence of stable staffing ratios, enforceable protocols, and verifiable oversight.
The core concern centers on patient safety and care integrity, not isolated incidents. The care narrative describes a wound care manager who pressed to proceed with a treatment plan that another caregiver deemed unsafe, escalating to leadership without ensuring provider involvement or a re-evaluation. Compounding the risk is a staffing configuration that allows a single nurse to oversee two floors while leaving the dining area under supervision on a different level for a 30- to 45-minute span. This combination creates genuine risk of delayed response, miscommunication, and unsafe care decisions becoming routine rather than exceptional.
These risks are not clearly offset by any documented, dependable advantages. Management presence exists in the form of wound care oversight and a director of nursing, yet the episode described demonstrates a disconnect between orders, assessments, and physician notification. The lack of decisive action to correct unsafe practices signals a culture where protocols may not be consistently enforced. In a setting where a resident’s healing, pain management, and daily safety hinge on timely, accurate decisions, such gaps are not trivial and should weigh heavily in a family’s decision-making.
For families considering Mohun, demand concrete safeguards before placement. Require a current, written wound care plan tied to a physician or qualified clinician, with explicit on-site verification and regular reassessment. Insist on a posted, enforceable nurse coverage schedule that prevents one nurse from supervising multiple floors during peak activity. Ensure direct, rapid communication channels with the Director of Nursing and the wound care physician, and insist on complete documentation for every care change, including rationale and provider confirmation. If the facility cannot provide these guarantees, it is prudent to keep searching.
Ultimately, Mohun Health Care Center fits a very narrow niche and should be avoided by residents who depend on steady professional judgment for wound care and daily safety. For families unwilling to accept the risk of delayed care, miscommunication, or inadequate on-floor coverage, the verdict is clear: pursue facilities with proven staffing stability, transparent care protocols, and consistent, accountable oversight. If location or cost driving factors still pull in this direction, require a rigorous oversight framework up front and be prepared to act quickly if care quality does not meet clearly defined standards. In practice, safer, more reliable outcomes come from communities that can demonstrate continuous, well-documented nursing presence and a culture of proactive, safe care.
72 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (3 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Warm, friendly staff and a welcoming community; spacious, comfortable apartments.
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