WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER
5070 LAMME ROAD, Kettering, OH 45439
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER Compares
WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER is a 139-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kettering, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (22.6%) is above the Ohio average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 139 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kettering, the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.6% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4% (142% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.3% (40% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.1% — worse than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Kettering.
How is WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.6% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER lag behind other Kettering options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Kettering
Kettering sits in Montgomery County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 95,292 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $53,064
- Median home value
- $124,900
Demographics for Montgomery County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kettering.
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