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Complaint Investigation

Walnut Creek Nursing Center

February 25, 2026 · Kettering, OH · 5070 Lamme Road
Citations 2
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 139
Provider ID 365821
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Inspection Summary

WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER in KETTERING, OH — inspection on February 25, 2026.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0686
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Review of the physician orders revealed an order to cleanse the left

as expected starting on 01/12/26.

Review of the 01/14/26 rounding wound documentation revealed

blister on the left heel began to pop and seep fluids. Resident #15 complained of pain and requested to be sent out for further evaluation.

Interview on 01/25/26 at 1:15 P.M. with the DON verified no measurements were taken of the large left heel blister upon Resident #15's readmission to the facility on [DATE] through 01/20/26 when he was sent to the hospital for further evaluation.

Review of the facility policy titled, Pressure Injury Risk Assessment dated 08/24 revealed skin would be observed routinely throughout the residents stay and preventative care plans would be implemented.

This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 2726113.

365821 02/25/2026

Walnut Creek Nursing Center 5070 Lamme Road Kettering, OH 45439

Review of the physician orders revealed an order for two Senna Plus (laxative/stool softner) tablets with a start date of 01/10/26.

Observation on 01/24/26 at 9:34 A.M. of medication administration for Resident #18 by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #111 revealed she administered an 81 milligram (mg) chewable aspirin, Miralax (laxative) 17 grams, Ropinirole (Parkinson's) one mg, cabidopa/levodopa (Parkinson's) 25 mg/100 mg, Vitamin D (supplement) 25 micrograms (mcg), Amlodipine (high blood pressure) and two Senna (laxative) 8.6 milligram tablets.

Interview on 01/10/26 on10:18 A.M. with LPN #111 verified she had given Senna tablets instead of the prescribed Senna Plus tablets.

Review of the facility policy titled , Administering Medications dated 04/28/25 documented medications must be administered in accordance with orders.

This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 2735702.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in KETTERING, OH, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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