Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab
4850 Zuck Road, Erie, PA 16506
Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab is a nursing home in Erie, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since March 21, 202419 (Pennsylvania average 31)
- Fines in the past three years1, $13,065 in total
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Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on June 23, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
113 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Health inspection on May 14, 2026
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
CMS fine of $13,065 on May 14, 2026.
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Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0628. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0627. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 14, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2026.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2026.
Citation K0741. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Health inspection on May 22, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on May 22, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was WALNUT CREEK HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on June 28, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on June 28, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation K0293. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on March 21, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (814) 453-6641
- Last standard health inspection
- May 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 115
- Residents per day, on average
- 105.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Walnut Creek Pa Opco LLC
- Chain
- Valley West Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (19 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- WESTERN PA OPCO HOLDINGS I LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/29/2024
- VALLEY WEST HEALTH LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/15/2024
- WESTERN PA OPCO HOLDINGS I LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/29/2024
- FRANCO, AHARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/29/2024
- GADE, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/29/2024
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- RAMI, ISAACOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/29/2024
- SWEENEY, MEGANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/29/2024
- VELEZ, JOSHUAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/29/2024
Questions
When was Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab last inspected?
CMS lists May 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab have?
CMS lists 19 health citations since March 21, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $13,065 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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