nursing home in Columbus, OH

Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce

920 Thurber Drive West, Columbus, OH 43215 · (614) 464-2273

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★1
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce at a glance

Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce is a 104-bed for-profit nursing home in Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Ohio average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 22, 2026) found 7 health citations. The Ohio average is 10.3.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $196,256.

Nursing staff turnover is 58.5% per year (state average 48.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
104
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Garden Healthcare Group
Medicare-certified since
February 10, 1975
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Franklin County
CMS Certification Number
365315

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.4 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.8 / 53.8 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.33 hrsOhio average3.69 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.33 hrs3.69 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.52 hrs0.64 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.93 hrs2.09 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.90 hrs3.28 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)58.5%48.7%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)66.7%43.9%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility7Ohio average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)7109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)243Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)145.580.780.6Worse

Penalties

This facility1Ohio average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$196,256$26,381$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds10488107
Average residents per day907486
Occupancy86.8%84.3%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.6%Ohio average3.2%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.6%3.2%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)6.8%3.4%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)5.2%8.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%0.4%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.2%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)0%5.3%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)0%6.1%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.1%6.2%5.2%Average
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)80.4%30.1%12.8%Worse
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)9.4%25.5%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)20.6%21.4%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)96.8%94.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.7%92.7%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.6%Ohio average1.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.6%1.2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)80.6%75.6%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98%78.5%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 36 health deficiencies and 31 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 22, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 8, 2026
April 22, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 8, 2026
April 22, 2026
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 8, 2026
April 22, 2026
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 8, 2026
April 22, 2026
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 8, 2026
April 22, 2026
Complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 13, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 8, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 13, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 13, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 8, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 8, 2026
February 4, 2026
Fire safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 9, 2026
February 4, 2026
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 9, 2026
March 6, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Fire safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Standard
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0646
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 21, 2025
January 13, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 15, 2025
January 13, 2025
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 15, 2025
January 13, 2025
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 15, 2025
December 12, 2024
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 13, 2025
November 21, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 13, 2025
November 21, 2024
Complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 13, 2025
November 19, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 13, 2025
November 19, 2024
Fire safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 13, 2025
November 19, 2024
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 13, 2025
November 19, 2024
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 13, 2025
November 19, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 13, 2025
October 29, 2024
Fire safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected January 13, 2025
October 29, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0925
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected January 13, 2025
October 29, 2024
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 15, 2025
October 29, 2024
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 15, 2025
October 29, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 13, 2025
October 29, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected January 13, 2025
October 29, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected January 13, 2025
October 29, 2024
Complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 13, 2025
October 29, 2024
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 13, 2025
August 16, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 19, 2024
July 23, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 24, 2024
June 21, 2024
Complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 2, 2024
June 21, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 2, 2024
April 2, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 12, 2024
March 14, 2024
Complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2024
November 7, 2023
Complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 13, 2023
November 7, 2023
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 13, 2023
November 7, 2023
Complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 13, 2023
November 7, 2023
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 13, 2023
March 16, 2023
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 6, 2023
March 16, 2023
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 6, 2023
March 16, 2023
Fire safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0915
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 6, 2023
March 16, 2023
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 6, 2023
March 16, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 6, 2023
March 16, 2023
Fire safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0912
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 6, 2023
March 16, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 6, 2023
March 16, 2023
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 6, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $196,256 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
October 29, 2024Payment Denial49 days from November 27, 2024
October 29, 2024Fine$196,256

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
CHICKIESTRONG VICTORIAN VILLAGE LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest80%12/30/2016
GAMZEH, DAVID
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest5%12/30/2016
GLATZER, AKIVA
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest5%12/30/2016
GAMZEH, DAVID
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE12/30/2016
LAHASKY, EPHRAM
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE12/30/2016
LESHKOWITZ, ELI
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE12/30/2016
GARDEN HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/30/2016
ISHWAR, KIMBERLY
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE12/30/2016

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Frequently asked questions

What is Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce's rating?

Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Ohio nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Ohio average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Garden Healthcare Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce and how do I contact it?

Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce is at 920 Thurber Drive West, Columbus, OH 43215. Phone: (614) 464-2273.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.