The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER
KETTERING, OH · Medicare-certified · 139 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Walnut Creek Nursing Center in Kettering, OH has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1 out of 5 each) despite a 5 out of 5 quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.32 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3216 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3216.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.87
- Nurse aides
- 1.86
- Weekend nursing
- 2.93
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 64%
Registered nurse turnover: 80%
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
20.9%22.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%4.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7%1.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10%15.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.4%1.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.6%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%37.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.6%17.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.9%18.8%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
—83.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.2%50%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—39.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
45.5%47.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,648 in total fines.
- $8,648
Federal fine
Jul 6, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIONSTONE CARE · 22 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 105.2 residents on an average day (76% of 139 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 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.