First Community Village Healthcare Center

    1801 Riverside Dr, Columbus, OH 43212
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.1ยท8 reviews

    Excellent rehab care and amenities

    My rehab stay was very positive - caring, friendly nurses and aides who responded quickly to my call button, and a clean, well-kept facility. The rehab/healthcare wing gave excellent care, social programs staff were great, and amenities like the dining room, spa, and pool are real bonuses. A minor issue was handled promptly; I would happily return for rehab.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.13ยท(8)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Competent short-term rehabilitation services
    • Caring and attentive nursing and therapy staff
    • Well-maintained, clean interior environment
    • Comprehensive on-site amenities (spa, swimming pool, dining)
    • Engaging social and recreational programs
    • Convenient layout with a dedicated healthcare/rehab wing
    • Responsive maintenance and housekeeping
    • Positive rehab outcomes and discharge readiness

    Cons

    • High private-pay rates and substantial upfront fees
    • Inconsistent staffing levels and reliance on agency personnel
    • Low staff morale affecting service consistency
    • Gaps in clinical oversight and wound-care management
    • Poor family-staff communication and care coordination
    • Inconsistent adherence to therapeutic/dietary restrictions
    • Sanitation and infection-control practice concerns
    • Lack of billing and service-package transparency

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility with a clear split between a well-regarded rehabilitation program and operational challenges in longer-term or higher-acuity care. Many families and visitors praise the rehab unit for attentive therapy teams, positive functional outcomes, and a generally clean, well-kept environment. The physical campus and amenities โ€” including a spa, pool, dining room, and a range of social programs โ€” are frequently cited as strengths, and the layout that separates the healthcare/rehab wing from other areas is viewed favorably.

    Staff are often described as caring and helpful, particularly on the rehab unit, where responsiveness to call buttons and timely resolution of minor issues are noted. At the same time, several accounts point to uneven staffing patterns, use of temporary agency personnel, and low staff morale that appear to undermine consistency of care in some units. These workforce issues are connected in reviews to delays in communication, variable engagement from aides and nurses, and a sense that staffing levels may be insufficient for higher-acuity residents.

    Clinical-care concerns are a recurring theme for families with long-stay or medically complex residents. Reviews indicate gaps in wound-care management, inconsistencies in infection-control practices, and examples of dietary management not aligned with therapeutic needs (for example, high-sugar meal choices for residents with diabetes). Those same reviews also mention a need for clearer onsite supervisory presence for nursing and STNA staff when residents require daily clinical oversight. Taken together, these items suggest variability in clinical processes and oversight rather than uniform care standards across the facility.

    Financial and managerial issues are also prominent. Reviewers point to high private-pay rates and large entrance or upfront costs, and there are concerns about what services are included versus billed separately. Renovations are underway in parts of the campus, which reviewers view as a positive investment, but they also highlight the importance of clarifying contract terms, staffing models, and care-inclusion policies before moving a loved one in.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility offers strong short-term rehab services, attractive amenities, and a generally well-maintained environment, but it would be prudent to verify current staffing ratios, agency staffing usage, clinical oversight practices (especially for wound care and infection control), and how therapeutic diets are handled. Ask for written explanations of fees and what level of nursing supervision is guaranteed for residents with complex needs to ensure expectations align with the facilityโ€™s operational realities.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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    Location

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    First Community Village Healthcare Center is located at 1801 Riverside Dr, Columbus, OH, 43212.

    About First Community Village Healthcare Center

    First Community Village Healthcare Center sits in Franklin County, Ohio, and belongs to the National Church Residences network, offering a full range of senior care from independent living to hospice. The community has studio, one-, and two-bedroom options, including free-standing homes and cottages, plus apartments and townhomes, so most people can find something that works for them, and with about 251-275 total units, including up to 200 for independent living, it serves a medium-sized group of residents. Residents can choose independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing, with a healthcare team that provides personalized care, wellness programs, and support for chronic needs, and the center offers direct access to higher care levels as needs change, so staying put is possible for most.

    While many amenities are nice-like the well-kept dining area, spacious rooms in some spots, and attractive walking paths, gardens, patios, and a warm-water pool-there have been regular maintenance needs and some issues with cleanliness in parts of the facility, plus reports of room shortages when it gets full. Management's struggled with problems like mold, leaks, and even gaps in food service, and there've been incidents of slow call button response and medication supply troubles. Still, the staff are friendly and helpful with daily activities, and they're open to showing families around and answering questions in detail.

    Safety features like 24-hour supervision, a call system, and constant nurse availability help people feel more secure, and the wellness center stays busy with everything from fitness classes and a pool to physical therapy and creative arts. The place runs book clubs, educational seminars, movie nights, outings, and group trips to places like museums and restaurants, plus daily resident-run activities, with plenty of chances to socialize in game rooms, the billiards parlor, or on the many walking trails. The onsite dining options try to cover different dietary needs like diabetes or food allergies, and meals are prepared by trained chefs using healthy, balanced menus.

    Rooms often include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and are wheelchair accessible, and amenities extend to house and linen cleaning, beauty salon and barber services, scheduled transportation to doctor appointments, and secure outdoor areas for sitting or gardening. Memory care programming includes creative therapies and activities intended for residents with cognitive decline, and respite and hospice care are both available, too-in addition to services like medication management, help with bathing, dressing, or transfers, and specialized nursing care for things like wound or IV management. Residents can keep small pets up to 30 pounds, and community spaces range from the chapel to an art studio and even an indoor movie theater. Scheduling moves, transportation, and healthcare coordination are all handled onsite, and there's easy access to grocery stores, parks, and area medical centers. While some families and residents have flagged areas needing improvement, First Community Village Healthcare Center aims to offer a supportive, varied, and reasonably comfortable environment for seniors needing many levels of care.

    People often ask...

    First Community Village Healthcare Center offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,652 per month.

    First Community Village Healthcare Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    Yes, First Community Village Healthcare Center allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1801 Riverside Dr, Columbus, OH 43212.

    No, First Community Village Healthcare Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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