Walnut Creek Nursing Center
5070 Lamme Road · Kettering, OH · 45439 · 9372937703
139 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lionstone Care Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,648 |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2023 | Fine | $8,648 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365821 · certified since January 15, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.