Whetstone Care Center

Whetstone Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living

Enjoy expert care in a beautiful, modern community.

Welcome to Whetstone

At Whetstone Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living, we offer post-hospital rehabilitation and nursing care, outpatient rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, hospice and respite care. Located off Route 315 on Olentangy River Road across from Riverside Hospital, we serve Clintonville, Upper Arlington, Worthington and the greater Columbus area.

We believe that care should be tailored to the individual no two people are the same, so why should their care plans be the same We take the time to get to know you whether you’re here for a few weeks for rehab or decide to reside here in assisted living or long-term care. You’ll get to know our excellent, knowledgeable staff on a first-name basis and have everything you need to live a healthy, fulfilling life.

Learn how we can help you reach your health goals by contacting us or scheduling a tour today.

Assisted Living

If you or your loved one is looking to combine the security of care with the comforts of home, welcome home to Whetstone Assisted Living! Striking the perfect balance of independence and assistance, we offer help with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, grooming and medication management as you enjoy the privacy of your own suite.

Whetstone features 60 spacious, private, one-bedroom assisted living suites that feature separate living, sleeping and kitchenette areas, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, emergency call system, full private bath and walk-in closet. We encourage you to personalize your suite with your own furnishings. Make yourself at home!

Get to know the community by scheduling a visit today. We look forward to showing you around.

Long-Term Care

For those who need a greater level of assistance, long-term care is the solution

Long-Term Care: Who Is It For?

Long-term care is for seniors who are no longer able to safely live at home on their own and require some form of 24-hour nursing care. For those who need support with personal care needs such as walking, eating, dressing, bathing, toileting or transferring/standing up, long-term care communities can provide the necessary support.

In other words, if your parent is having trouble with multiple daily care activities, or perhaps has a chronic illness, long-term care may be right for them. In addition to assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), long-term care communities offer things such as medication management, ensuring proper nutrition and physician visits to make sure the resident’s medical needs are being met.

However, the decision does not rest on your shoulders alone. Before entering a long-term care community that offers skilled nursing, a doctor needs to confirm that their patient needs to enter the community for care. Talk with your parent and their physician if you feel long-term care may be a good fit.

Choosing a Long-Term Care Community

If your parent needs to move to a long-term care community (historically known as nursing homes or nursing facilities), you’ll need to determine which community will be the best fit for them based on your parent’s needs and tastes.

To learn more about long-term care communities and how to narrow down your options, view our free guide, What is Long-Term Care?

Long-Term Care Amenities, Hospitality and Activities at MacIntosh Communities

All seven of the MacIntosh care communities offer long-term care. At the communities, residents are given patient-directed care and have access to comprehensive services and amenities, including the ones listed below.

Amenities and Hospitality

•    Private and semi-private rooms

•    In-room amenities (including room temperature control, TV with cable and more)

•    Attractive gathering spaces available for you to socialize, play games, lift spirits and forge new friendships

•    Enclosed courtyards for a park-like visit with nature

•    Dining

•    Full-service salon and barbershop

•    Personal laundry and linen service

•    Transportation

•    Visits from dietary and activities staff members to determine personal dining and social preferences

•    Financial service resource coordinator provides billing assistance during your stay

•    Care conferences to keep residents and families involved in care plans

•    State-of-the-art electronic medical records to provide patients with efficient and accurate care

•    24-hour visitation

•    Wi-Fi

Activities

•    Pet therapy

•    Music therapy

•    Exercise programs

•    Creative arts

•    Games, cards and puzzles

•    Cooking programs

•    Intergenerational programs

•    Social gatherings

•    Cultural programs

•    Clubs and special events

•    Outings

Memory Care

Two MacIntosh care communities, Monterey and West Park, also offer memory care programs for those with Alzheimer's or dementia.

No two cases of Alzheimer's or dementia are alike. They affect people in different ways, which is why we provide a personalized plan of care for each resident.

Memory care at each community includes:

•    Consistent staff

•    A secure outside courtyard

•    A large activities space and a variety of engaging activities

•    A Music and Memory program, certified by the Ohio Department of Aging

•    A monthly Alzheimer's support group

Rehab

Shortening your road to recovery

What are your rehabilitation needs?

Our seven Columbus rehabilitation centers have the therapy services you need to get back to your optimal health. We specialize in post-hospital rehabilitation and offer a variety of options to fit your needs, including inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation. Some centers also offer a Refresh and Renew After Care Program for cosmetic surgery patients.

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient rehab is typically for people who go from the hospital to a rehab center, where they’ll work with a therapy team for parts of each day, then rest and enjoy the center’s activities for the remainder of the day.

What to Expect During an Inpatient Rehab Stay

At MacIntosh communities, you’ll receive physical, occupational and speech therapy based on a care plan tailored to your needs by a team of experienced therapists and medical professionals.

Here’s an outline of what to expect when you stay with us:

•    An initial assessment is completed upon admission. Assessments last 30-60 minutes, while therapists discuss your level of function prior to admission and evaluate your current status.

•    A plan of care will be established centered on your personal goals and functional abilities.

•    Therapy is offered up to 7 days a week, based on your individual needs and physical condition. Therapy sessions are generally 30-90 minutes in length per discipline.

•    Therapists work with an interdisciplinary team that includes your physician to monitor progress and make recommendations to maximize your recovery.

•    We recommend that you wear loose-fitting clothing that allows movement and proper footwear during therapy sessions.

•    In-home therapy assessments are available when appropriate.

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab is for people who need some type of physical, occupational or speech therapy but are able to and choose to live at home while traveling to a rehab center to receive services.

Each MacIntosh care community offers outpatient services and features a state-of-the-art therapy gym with top-of-the-line equipment, as well as highly skilled therapy professionals who will provide periodic program updates for your physician.

Other outpatient treatments include assistance with balance, pain, eating or swallowing difficulties; urinary incontinence; and self-care challenges with bathing or dressing. Prior to completion of outpatient rehabilitation, patients will receive a customized home exercise program to maximize function and independence. Flexible scheduling is available Monday through Friday.

Amenities, Hospitality and Activities at MacIntosh Rehabilitation Centers

•    Private rooms

•    In-room amenities, including individual room temperature control, flat-screen TV with cable, private phone and Wi-Fi

•    Attractive gathering spaces available for you to socialize, play games, lift spirits and forge new friendships

•    Enclosed courtyards as well as walking paths for a park-like visit with nature

•    Delicious and flexible dining options

•    Full-service salon & barbershop allows you to look and feel your best during your recovery.

•    Personal laundry and linen service

•    Scheduled activities and outings

•    Transportation

•    Interdisciplinary Care Conferences held with patient and family for progress updates and discharge planning

•    Visits from dietary and activities staff members to determine personal dining and social preferences from the beginning of your stay

•    Financial service resource coordinator to provide billing assistance during your stay

•    24-hour visitation