Springs of Lima the
Scout 95Lima, OH · 56 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Lima's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,290–$10,670/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
101 Willow Ridge Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817 · Allen County
The first in Ohio to use an innovative nursing home concept, Green House® homes create one-on-one care and privacy in a comfortable & safe environment.
90
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (19 of 20 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Bluffton's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Bluffton, OH, with 20 certified beds and an average of about 19 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.89 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.73 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.89 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Bluffton for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 20
- Avg. residents/day
- 19
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 366402
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,290–$10,670/mo (median $9,220) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,430–$7,230/mo (median $5,320) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lima prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.89
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.73
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-07-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (23 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
101 Willow Ridge Drive, Bluffton, OH
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
How much does Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio cost?
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bluffton, OH area typically runs $8,290–$10,670 per month (median $9,220, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio?
Staff provide about 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio?
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio has 23 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio have availability?
Typically 97% full (19 of 20 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio offer?
Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio in Bluffton, OH offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 20 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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