nursing home in Bluffton, OH

Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio

101 Willow Ridge Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817 · (419) 358-1015

★★★★★5
Much above average
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

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.4 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54.4 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54.8 / 53.8 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility5.30 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)5.30 hrs3.69 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.85 hrs0.64 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.52 hrs2.09 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)5.01 hrs3.28 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
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)111Worse

Inspections

This facility8Ohio 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)8109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)043Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)3980.780.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Ohio 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)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$26,381$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds2088107
Average residents per day187486
Occupancy88%84.3%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility0%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)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

This facility12.1%Ohio average78.5%U.S. average82%
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio 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.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
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.

NameRoleShareSince
BRETHREN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%12/31/2024
BRETHREN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
NICKLES, LANCE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/15/2024
ALLREAD, KARA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
ARNOLD, MATTHEW
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
KELLER, LORI
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
KEPLER, DAVID
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
MAURER, REBECCA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
NORTH, STEVEN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
POLHAMUS, MARJORIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
SHETLER, DAVID
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
SUBLER, JEFF
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
WARNER, JOHN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
WARNER, JOHN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
NICKLES, LANCE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/15/2024

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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.