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Willow Brook Christian Home

Nursing Home Facility

55 Lazelle Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Assisted Living Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Willow Brook Christian Home is a senior care community located in Columbus, OH. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Columbus area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (614) 885-3300.

With 34 beds, Willow Brook Christian Home is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Columbus average about 101 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 87% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Columbus average about 2.7 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 7 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 39%.

The community is located in Franklin County, OH.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 25 problems at Willow Brook Christian Home. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by September 3, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 22, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 22, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 22, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 22, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 14, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 14, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Willow Brook Christian Home offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 34
  • Occupancy 87%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
  • Annual staff turnover 39%
  • Last health inspection April 2026

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