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Walnut Hills Nursing Home
4748 Olde Pump Street, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 56 beds, Walnut Hills Nursing Home serves Walnut Creek in Holmes County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2003.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 5, 26 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 64.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), above the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 52.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Holmes Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 21 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 64.3 | 19.4 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.1% | 44.3% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Nov 2024, 23 Sep 2022.
Severity mix: D ×27 E ×6 F ×1 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2022 |
| 23 Sep 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2022 |
| 23 Sep 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2022 |
| 23 Sep 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.1%, RNs 81.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.9% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.1% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.7% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Walnut Hills Retirement Communities Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Holmes County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation | Baltic | 85 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 12.9 | — | 29 May 2025 |
| Scenic Pointe Nursing and Rehab Ctr | Millersburg | 150 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8.0 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Majora Lane Ctr For Rehab & Nsg Care Inc | Millersburg | 80 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 32.5 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Sycamore Run Nursing and Rehab Ctr | Millersburg | 108 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 19.4 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Holmes County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Walnut Hills Nursing Home been cited for?
36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Walnut Hills Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Walnut Hills Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Walnut Hills Nursing Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Walnut Hills Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Nov 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.