The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB
ERIE, PA · Medicare-certified · 115 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab in Erie, PA has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspection, staffing, and quality measures ratings. It reported 3.60 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included resident rights, a safe and homelike environment, and required documentation/notifications.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6023 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6023.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.82
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 3.37
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.5%11.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%3.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.4%7.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%2.3%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.2%4.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.6%15.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
24.4%20%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.9%16.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.7%34.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%17.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.6%83.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—51.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
56.5%86.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 29, 2024
Now operated by Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab, previously Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of VALLEY WEST HEALTH · 12 homes · 3.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 104.4 residents on an average day (91% of 115 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.