CareCore At Westmoreland

CareCore At Westmoreland is a nursing home in Chillicothe, Ohio, with 139 certified beds and usually about 93 residents each day, and it's part of Carecore Health, offering care at several locations. The place focuses on long-term and short-term care, mental health care, and secure memory care, even breaking up their memory care into male and female units for extra safety and support, and they keep trying to focus on the individual needs and histories of residents. The facility has a history of some problems, though, getting cited for failing to keep a safe, clean, and homelike environment and having issues with nutrition, meals, and even buying food from the right places, and there have also been infection control problems, with a total of 58 deficiencies recorded in inspections and 5 of those about infection rules. The most recent survey on January 30, 2025, turned up 24 more deficiencies, including one for infection control, so the place has some work to do in that area. Staffing can be a challenge, too, since the nurse turnover rate is 56.9%, which is higher than the state rate, and average nursing hours per resident per day come in at 3.40, which is below the state's average of 3.7, though you'll still have access to registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, therapists, and doctors. They also have long-term rehab, inpatient rehab, and short-term rehab for folks who just need to recover after a hospital stay, and they offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all with modern equipment. Activities for residents happen regularly, and there's a focus on comfortable living and nutritious meals, though the dining has gotten some tough reviews from inspectors. Residents and families can work together with councils, and Medicare and Medicaid are both accepted for payment, but this isn't a CCRC and doesn't have that kind of continuing care model. The staff includes highly skilled therapists, and the facility has dedicated caregivers who try to provide individual care. People say it's welcoming and family-oriented, and the average review score is 4.3 out of 5 from 70 reviews, but with some of the inspection history, families might want to keep an eye out and visit first, especially if infection control and meal safety are important. Transportation services are available, and memory care is a big focus, so people with memory loss can get specialized, secure help. Amenities include comfortable rooms and planned social activities, with an aim to keep residents involved and as independent as possible, though like any place, it's a good idea to meet staff and see the areas yourself before deciding.