Total health inspections
2
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Mar 2024
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Georgia, GA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Georgia, GA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek is a boutique-style personal care home in Dalton, Georgia, where comfort, compassion, and connection define everyday living. Designed for a small number of residents, Walnut Creek offers the perfect balance of independence and individualized care. With our low resident-to-caregiver ratio, every resident receives the time, attention, and heartfelt support they deserve.
Residents enjoy cozy, thoughtfully designed living spaces, home-cooked meals, and engaging daily activities that nurture both body and spirit. Our dedicated team fosters genuine relationships and creates a warm, family-like atmosphere where laughter, comfort, and peace of mind come naturally.
When creating moments of joy is at the heart of everything we do, excellent care & loving relationships just come naturally.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 111th out of 190 homes in Georgia. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 111th out of 190 homes in Georgia. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 14m per day
Rank #111 / 190Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 190 homes in Georgia. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 190 Georgia SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Georgia avg
-11%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 35m per day |
Types of Care at Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
81.4%
Rank #123 / 315Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 315 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 315. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
130 days
Occupancy rate
81.4%
Rank #123 / 315Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 315 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 315. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
130 days
27 years in operation Rank #87 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #511 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 511th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Jamie Robinson, CEO/Owner
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
15
Rank #93 / 191Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd out of 191 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Georgia State average, with a ranking across all 191 GA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Georgia average 16.6
Citations per inspection
7.5
Rank #165 / 191Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 191 homes in Georgia. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Georgia mean across 191 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Georgia average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
4
471% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
Rank #1 / 59Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 59 homes in Georgia. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Georgia SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
Mar 08, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Mar 08, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
Mar 08, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
Mar 08, 2024
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
110
Employees
108
Contractors
2
Staff to resident ratio
1.31:1
8% worse than Georgia average
Avg staff/day
37
Average shift
8.6 hours
0% compared with Georgia average
Total staff hours (quarter)
29,321
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
53
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0.1%
15 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 14,714 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,798 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,458 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 936 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 652 | 69 | 75% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 596 | 63 | 68% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 532 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 463 | 61 | 66% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 438 | 70 | 76% | 6.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 51 | 55% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 50 | 54% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 337 | 32 | 35% | 9.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 227 | 44 | 48% | 4.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 186 | 65 | 71% | 2.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 160 | 20 | 22% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 5% | 2.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3% | 0.1 |
53 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
72%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
75%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
68%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
68%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
66%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
76%
1 Administrator
% of Days
55%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
54%
4 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
35%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
48%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
71%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
22%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$57K Rank #176 / 192Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 192 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Georgia average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 192 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
42% higher than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$57K
Georgia average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 8, 2024 · $57K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 8, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 8, 2024
$57K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.4
27% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.7
27% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
38% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.3%
31% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.5%
10% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.2%
63% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
32% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
45% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
34% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.1%
77% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.1%
37% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
8% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
72.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
72.1%
10% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
25% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.0%
13% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
61% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
84
Medicare
3
3.6% of residents
Medicaid
73
86.9% of residents
Private pay or other
8
9.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
81.4%
↑ 0.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$397.1K
↑ ~$350.7K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.6M
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.8%
↑ 3.3pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.6M
Profit
$397.1K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.6M Rank #103 / 185Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Georgia SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$397.1K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #78 / 185Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #78 / 185Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.2M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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Nursing Home in Georgia
Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek is located in Dalton, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek
Is Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek in a walkable area?
Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are there photos of Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek?
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What is the address of Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek?
Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek is located at 1115 W Walnut Ave, Dalton, GA 30720, United States.
What is the phone number of Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek?
(706) 225-2550 will put you in contact with the team at Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek.
Is Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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