CHERITH CARE CENTER AT WILLOW BROOK
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Cherith Care Center at Willow Brook has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice for families considering care options. It ranks #239 out of 913 facilities in Ohio, placing it in the top half, and #6 out of 8 in Delaware County, meaning there are only two local options rated higher. Unfortunately, the facility is worsening, with issues increasing from 4 in 2023 to 8 in 2025. Staffing received a 4 out of 5 stars rating, which is solid, but the turnover rate is 54%, just above the state average, suggesting that while some staff remain, there are still challenges in retaining personnel. There have been no fines, which is a positive sign, but there were concerning incidents such as a lack of sufficient RN coverage, with some days having no RN on duty, and unsafe food storage practices in the kitchen that could affect residents' health. Overall, while the center has strengths in its rating and no fines, the trend of increasing issues and specific incidents highlight areas in need of improvement.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Ohio
- #239/913
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 54% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 55 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Ohio. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Ohio avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
The Ugly 14 deficiencies on record
May 2025
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, interview and policy review the facility failed to include all required information on the skilled nursing advanced beneficiary notice (ABN). This deficient practice affected t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, interview, observation and policy review the facility failed to ensure physician ordered wound treatments were in place to promote wound healing This affected one (Resident #9)...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview, policy and facility assessment review the facility failed to prevent Resident #88 from exitin...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of standing orders, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility bowel protocol for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a rationale was provided when a gradual dose...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of the incident and accident log, interview and policy review the facility failed to maintain com...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, interview, and policy review the facility failed to obtain resident or resident representative consent and provide education prior to administration of the influenza vaccinatio...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on review of the payroll based journal (PBJ), staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse (RN) worked at least eight consecutive hours, seven days a week...
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May 2023
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interviews, review of the facility policy, and record review, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendati...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to have a medicatio...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to administer
insu...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, staff interview and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food storage in the refrigerator and freezer in the main kitchen area. This ha...
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Oct 2019
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure code status's in the electronic medical record were accurate. This affected two (#2 and #14) of 16 resi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #9 revealed an admission date of 01/28/18 with diagnoses including heart failure, p...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- • 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Cherith At Willow Brook's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns CHERITH CARE CENTER AT WILLOW BROOK an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Ohio, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Cherith At Willow Brook Staffed?
CMS rates CHERITH CARE CENTER AT WILLOW BROOK's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 54%, compared to the Ohio average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 56%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Cherith At Willow Brook?
State health inspectors documented 14 deficiencies at CHERITH CARE CENTER AT WILLOW BROOK during 2019 to 2025. These included: 14 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Cherith At Willow Brook?
CHERITH CARE CENTER AT WILLOW BROOK is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 34 certified beds and approximately 32 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in DELAWARE, Ohio.
How Does Cherith At Willow Brook Compare to Other Ohio Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Ohio, CHERITH CARE CENTER AT WILLOW BROOK's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (54%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Cherith At Willow Brook?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Cherith At Willow Brook Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, CHERITH CARE CENTER AT WILLOW BROOK has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Ohio. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Cherith At Willow Brook Stick Around?
CHERITH CARE CENTER AT WILLOW BROOK has a staff turnover rate of 54%, which is 8 percentage points above the Ohio average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Cherith At Willow Brook Ever Fined?
CHERITH CARE CENTER AT WILLOW BROOK has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Cherith At Willow Brook on Any Federal Watch List?
CHERITH CARE CENTER AT WILLOW BROOK is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.