Nursing Homes in Walnut Creek, Ohio
Walnut Creek has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 76 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.0 stars, which is below Ohio's state average of 3.2 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-1.18 vs state
Total Beds
76
across 1 facility
High Risk Facilities
0
0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
29 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
0
exceed staffing threshold
0% of facility
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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Trend
0
improved vs last year
0 declined
Top Rated in Walnut Creek
Walnut Hills Nursing Home
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About Nursing Home Care in Walnut Creek
The Verdict: Families looking for nursing home care in Walnut Creek, OH, will find the options to be limited and not particularly promising. The standout is Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, but it's important to note that none of the local facilities fully meet our standards. Overall, the market is concerning, and families may want to explore options in nearby cities for better care.
Who to Consider: While Walnut Creek has only one nursing home, Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation deserves a visit. It boasts a clean record with zero fines in the last three years, which is a positive sign for families concerned about compliance and care standards. However, the facility does not have a reputation for being well-staffed, so it’s critical to assess staffing levels during your visit. If you’re willing to expand your search, consider looking at facilities in nearby cities like Millersburg or Dover, which may have better options.
Who to Avoid: Fortunately, there are no facilities in Walnut Creek with major red flags, so you won't need to skip any specific locations due to serious issues. However, always stay vigilant during visits. A practical tip: when touring any facility, ask to speak with current residents and their families to get a real sense of the day-to-day life and care they receive. This firsthand feedback can be invaluable in your decision-making process.
Walnut Creek at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility with clean records—no fines in 3 years
- • 1 community-run facility (non-profit)
Be Aware
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
- • City average is below state average—research carefully
What's Changing
- → 1 facility stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Walnut Creek is stable
Questions Walnut Creek Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Walnut Creek avg is 0.49 hrs (29 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
1 of 1 Walnut Creek facility has zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—0 local facilities have serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Walnut Creek, Ohio
Walnut Creek, Ohio's Holmes County seat, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 76 beds. Families should research carefully—quality varies significantly from one facility to the next.
Walnut Creek vs. Ohio: A Concerning Gap
Walnut Creek nursing homes fall below the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 2.00 stars trails Ohio's statewide average of 3.18 stars by nearly 1.2 stars—a significant gap that families should take seriously. The below-average performance is somewhat surprising for a major urban area, where competition and workforce availability typically drive higher quality.
Federal inspection data reveals 0 facilities classified as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, complaints, or CMS enforcement actions. Only 0 of 1 facilities earn a B grade or better, meaning families should be prepared to look beyond the closest option to find quality care.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Walnut Creek, 0 facilities score a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: A Significant Concern in Walnut Creek
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Walnut Creek facilities average 0.49 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Walnut Creek resident receives approximately 29 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
0 Walnut Creek facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: Mix of For-Profit and Non-Profit
Walnut Creek has 1 non-profit nursing homes and 0 for-profit facilities. 0 of 1 facilities are chain-owned, with the remainder independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average, though ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Walnut Creek's below-average ratings mean families may benefit from expanding their search to nearby cities. The following Ohio cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Cincinnati — 71 facilities
- Columbus — 31 facilities
- Cleveland — 19 facilities
- Dayton — 19 facilities
- Toledo — 15 facilities
- Youngstown — 14 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Walnut Creek, Ohio?
Walnut Creek has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with a total of 76 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.0 stars, which is below Ohio's state average of 3.2 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Walnut Creek?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Walnut Creek include:
- • Walnut Hills Nursing Home — Grade C, 50/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Walnut Creek nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 0 facilities in Walnut Creek as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Walnut Creek Nursing Homes
Walnut Creek has below-average nursing home ratings. Research carefully and consider nearby cities. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing.