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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab

4850 Zuck Road, Erie, PA 16506

Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab, a 115-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Erie, PA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #410 of 652 rated homes in PA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#410 of 652
In-state rank among rated PA homes
3.60
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
19
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab, a 115-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Erie, PA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #410 of 652 rated homes in PA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#410 of 652
In-state rank among rated PA homes
3.60
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
19
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 656 PA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
395200
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
115
Residents
104
In Hospital
No
County
Erie
Last Inspection
May 14, 2026
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 3.60 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.82 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.74
CNA Hours
2.04
Total Nursing Hours
3.60 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.12
Nursing Turnover
43.0%
RN Turnover
56.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab ranks #410 of 652 rated nursing homes in PA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab operates 115 certified beds in Erie, PA with approximately 104 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 3★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 19 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.60 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.82 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 43.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (19 most recent)

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 23, 2026 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0627

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 22, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 22, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 25, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 22, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 25, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 22, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 11.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 18.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 82.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 14.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 92.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 70.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 51.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The PA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View PA registry
  • Peer homes near 115 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in PA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab?
Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab rank among nursing homes in PA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab ranks 410th among 652 rated nursing homes in PA (#410 of 652). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab?
Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab reports 3.60 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.82 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 43.0%.
How many beds does Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab have?
Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab has 115 certified beds with approximately 104 residents. The facility is located at 4850 Zuck Road, Erie, PA 16506.
Does Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab has 19 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab received any fines or penalties?
No, Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab?
Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab was on May 14, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab?
Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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