nursing home in Bluffton, OH
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
101 Willow Ridge Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817 · (419) 358-1015
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio at a glance
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is a 20-bed non-profit nursing home in Bluffton, Ohio (Allen County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Ohio average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 11, 2024) found 8 health citations. The Ohio average is 10.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 32.3% per year (state average 48.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 20
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 1, 2013
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Allen County
- CMS Certification Number
- 366402
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.30 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.85 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.52 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.01 hrs | 3.28 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 32.3% | 48.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 80% | 43.9% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 39 | 80.7 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $26,381 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 20 | 88 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 18 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88% | 84.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 31.9% | 8.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 7.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.5% | 5.3% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 2% | 6.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 30.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| 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) | 18.9% | 25.5% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 19.9% | 21.4% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 38.2% | 92.7% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 12.1% | 78.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 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 July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 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 July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 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 July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | 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 July 27, 2024 |
| January 25, 2022 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 16, 2022 |
| January 25, 2022 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 16, 2022 |
| January 25, 2022 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 16, 2022 |
| January 25, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 16, 2022 |
| January 25, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 16, 2022 |
| January 25, 2022 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 February 16, 2022 |
| January 25, 2022 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 16, 2022 |
| January 25, 2022 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 16, 2022 |
| January 25, 2022 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 February 16, 2022 |
| January 25, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 16, 2022 |
| May 2, 2019 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2019 |
| May 2, 2019 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2019 |
| May 2, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2019 |
| May 2, 2019 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 June 20, 2019 |
| May 2, 2019 Standard | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2019 |
| May 2, 2019 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2019 |
| May 2, 2019 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2019 |
| May 2, 2019 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 June 20, 2019 |
| May 2, 2019 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2019 |
| May 2, 2019 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2019 |
| May 2, 2019 Standard | 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 June 20, 2019 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRETHREN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/31/2024 |
| BRETHREN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| NICKLES, LANCE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2024 |
| ALLREAD, KARA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| ARNOLD, MATTHEW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| KELLER, LORI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| KEPLER, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| MAURER, REBECCA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| NORTH, STEVEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| POLHAMUS, MARJORIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| SHETLER, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| SUBLER, JEFF Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| WARNER, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| WARNER, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| NICKLES, LANCE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio's rating?
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio has 5 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 Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Ohio average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio 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 Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio?
It is non profit - church related. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio and how do I contact it?
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is at 101 Willow Ridge Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817. Phone: (419) 358-1015.
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.