Uptown Westerville Healthcare is a nursing home community in Westerville, OH.
Information last verified:
140 Old County Line Road, Westerville, OH 43081
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
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Overall Review of Uptown Westerville Healthcare
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Care quality feels inconsistent
Residents and families describe care that ranges from excellent to upsetting.
Several reviews praise attentive, caring staff and responsive help, including quick assessment, medication checks, and communication during recovery. Other reviews describe neglectful care, medical mishaps, and situations that required emergency attention. Even in positive reviews, some families mention issues like being short-staffed at certain times or having concerns that needed follow-up.
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Communication and phone access concerns
Multiple reviews say families struggle to reach the facility.
Some families report phones not being answered and delayed or missing callbacks, making it hard to get updates. Others say communication was poor overall, with people in charge not coordinating and families not receiving clear answers. A few reviews specifically tie the lack of communication to safety concerns and delayed attention.
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Serious care incidents and neglect
Some residents experienced serious problems that families attribute to care lapses.
Several reviews describe medication and treatment issues, including over-sedation and receiving the wrong response when someone reported breathing trouble. Others recount tracheostomy care failures that led to an emergency hospital transfer. Across these accounts, families emphasize delays in nursing attention and a lack of follow-through when symptoms were reported.
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Facility condition and comfort issues
Reviews point to concerns with upkeep, comfort, and basic services.
Some reviewers describe the building as run down or old, including problems like sink holes and limited conveniences. Several also mention air-conditioning problems that affected comfort, along with reports of missing clean linens or towels. At least one review describes a move within the facility that didnāt properly transfer belongings or personal items, adding to dissatisfaction during recovery.
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On-site activities and rehab support
Residents and families mention on-site support during recovery.
A couple of reviews highlight rehabilitation-related support and teamwork, including physical therapy and follow-through on concerns. The community also lists scheduled daily activities and planned day trips, which aligns with residents having structured time on-site.
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Features
Housing
174 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
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
Transportation
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (10 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
PrimeMD - Westerville Primary Care Walk-ins (0.4 miles)
Maureen Ann Stark (0.4 miles)
Stickel, Brian C DDS (0.6 miles)
Center for Surgical Dermatology & Dermatology Associates (0.9 miles)
Polaris Parkway Internal Medicine & Pediatrics (1 miles)
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