Westerwood sits on 23 wooded acres just south of Westerville in a quiet neighborhood, and folks who live there say the gardens, nature trails, and welcoming courtyards make it feel peaceful and connected to the outdoors, and some people even talk about watching wild deer or spotting over 200 kinds of birds since there's a certified nature preserve right there on campus, and the campus itself holds more than 120 live events every year, so there's usually something going on if you feel like getting involved. The place is a not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community that started in 1978, and it offers a range of living options that cover independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite stays-giving people a way to stay on one campus as their needs change.
Westerwood has several financial plans like Life Care, Life Choice, and straightforward rentals, and Life Care comes with a rental agreement, a one-time entry fee, and a security deposit that's half refundable, which might help with planning for the future. The place supports a mix of lifestyles since you'll find independent living apartments, assisted living apartments and suites, plus rooms for folks who need memory support or nursing care, and people are encouraged to decorate with their own furniture to help make it feel like home. The assisted living and memory support areas have safety features, 24-hour staff, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers, so folks who need help with daily things like dressing, meals, or taking medicine can get it, and the memory support neighborhood offers extra attention in a secured setting for people living with memory loss.
Meals get served restaurant-style, and there are full-service and private dining rooms as well as snacks every day, and for folks who like variety, there's chef-inspired cooking, and dining wins awards too. Residents can join in lifelong learning programs, arts and crafts, get involved in spiritual and music events, visit the library, or stop by the fitness center that has a certified coordinator, and people often praise the staff for being helpful and paying attention to needs in a kind, welcoming way. The activity calendar usually features educational lectures, day trips, social clubs, and exercise classes, so it's common to find planned outings and opportunities to stay active or meet neighbors. Pets are allowed in most areas, and the housing is smoke-free inside.
The health team covers a lot of ground: there are doctors, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses on-site or on-call, and if somebody needs therapy-physical, speech, occupational, or even specialized wound care-there's something happening almost every day to support either short or long-term needs, and VitalStim therapy is also available. Rehabilitation services help folks recover after illness or surgery, with choices for daily, weekly, or longer stays. Safety features include an emergency response system and medication reminders or administration, and there's an on-site pharmacy, transportation for appointments, or trips for shopping.
Westerwood gets recognized for high resident ratings, a 4.5-star quality score, and has won awards for its meals, activities, and friendly setting, with people saying they feel included and respected. The community encourages everyone to stay as independent as possible, while offering a full range of care options, whether you're in independent living, need help with daily activities, or require skilled nursing and memory support as time goes on, and the grounds hold old trees, gardens, a gazebo, and a bridge, so it's easy to find a quiet spot or stroll outdoors. Parking's available for residents, there's a village store, bank, beauty salon, computer lab, woodworking shop, and chaplain services, and if someone likes to keep busy, the Westerwood Club gives people even more options for activities and social groups.
Westerwood focuses on kindness, wellness, and helping residents live at their own highest level of independence for as long as possible, and the community supports a balance of privacy, choice, and support as needs change, with plenty of ways to stay connected, learn, and enjoy nature.
