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Walnut Creek Nursing Center

Kettering, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365821) · 139 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 3.15★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (937) 293-7703 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Walnut Creek Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.

Walnut Creek Nursing Center reports 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.

Walnut Creek Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Walnut Creek Nursing … Walnut Creek Nursing …: 1★ 1★ OH average OH average: 3.15★ 3.15★ Lionstone Care chain avg Lionstone Care chain avg: 2.5★ 2.5★

About this facility

Walnut Creek Nursing Center is a 139-bed skilled nursing facility in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, with an average daily census of 104.4 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on January 15, 1991. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, Walnut Creek Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star. Nurse staffing levels average 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.3%.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been reported.

Walnut Creek Nursing Center is part of the Lionstone Care chain, which operates 24 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Walnut Creek Nursing Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and 61.3% nursing staff turnover.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 139 beds with an average daily census of 104.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lionstone Care chain, which operates 24 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on January 15, 1991.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star here), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 9372937703 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9372937703 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365821?state=OH.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.