WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB
4850 ZUCK ROAD, Erie, PA 16506
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How WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB Compares
WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB is a 115-bed for-profit nursing facility in Erie, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.5%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 115 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 14 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Erie, 7 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB with other nursing homes in Erie.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.5% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 115 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB lag behind other Erie options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.9 stars across 14 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Erie
Erie sits in Erie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 48,770 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 39.7 years
- Median household income
- $52,863
- Median home value
- $138,500
Demographics for Erie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Erie.
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