Westmoreland Place was recognized as the largest nursing facility in Ross County during the first quarter of 2026, based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The center offered a total of 139 beds, standing 61 beds above the Ross County average for the period. It served an average of 93.6 residents over the quarter.
The CMS gave Westmoreland Place an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is lower than Ohio’s average rating of 3.2 for nursing homes.
Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe was the county’s second largest nursing home, featuring 100 beds, while Chillicothe Post Acute held third place with 99 beds as of the first quarter of 2026.
Westmoreland Place reported no fines or penalties for the same quarter.
Altogether, five nursing homes in Ross County, Ohio, operate as for-profit entities.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show America’s population of older adults increasing while its younger group declines. Between 2020 and 2024, citizens age 65 and up grew by 13%, while the number of those under age 18 dropped by 1.7%. Over the last century, the older population in the U.S. increased significantly, moving from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
According to a 2021 report, almost half of this group—about 28 million people—might need long-term services and supports, with over a third possibly requiring nursing home care in the future.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education organization. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westmoreland Place | 1 |
| 2 | Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe | 1 |
| 3 | Chillicothe Post Acute | 4 |
| 4 | Embassy of Valley View | 4 |
| 5 | National Church Residences Chillicothe | 4 |
| 6 | The Vineyards at Concord | 3 |
This article relies on information provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data is available here.
