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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Overview of Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Nestled in Erie, Pennsylvania, Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center exists as an unparalleled healthcare provider for seniors. This facility offers a wide spectrum of services, including rehabilitation, long-term care, pharmacy support, and healthcare staffing. With 115 beds available in their skilled nursing facility, it’s a trusted choice for both short-term and long-term care, focusing on comfort, efficiency, and the integration of modern technology.

Walnut Creek is dedicated to personalized care, with a skilled interdisciplinary team meeting residents’ specific needs, from dietary preferences to nursing home requirements. Alongside their comprehensive care offerings, residents can also enjoy a range of nursing home activities designed to enhance their well-being. The facility boasts additional features such as a garden, salon, chapel services, transportation assistance, and high-speed wireless Internet access. Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is definitely a place that thrives in blending care, comfort, and community.

814-836-3300

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 115

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

89.2%

764 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$18.7M

Operating loss

-$1.2M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$18,689,022.00

Operating loss

$-1,182,932.00

Payroll costs

$4.8M

25.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$15.1M

Total costs $19.9M

Walk Score: 32 / 100

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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Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 395200

Types of Care at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

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Presbyterian Lodge

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Erie

Bed Count: 86

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MILLCREEK MANOR

CCN: 395474

Occupancy: 74.6%

Home Revenue: $5,845,475.00

Payroll Costs: $2,541,066.00

Payroll %: 43.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 45.60

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Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Erie

Bed Count: 262

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ERIE SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 395042

Occupancy: 47.8%

Home Revenue: $24,367,854.00

Payroll Costs: $6,641,867.00

Payroll %: 27.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 113.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

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Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Erie

Bed Count: 115

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GUARDIAN HEALTHCARE GOL GROUP, LLC

CCN: 395200

Occupancy: 89.2%

Home Revenue: $17,147,749.00

Payroll Costs: $4,807,521.00

Payroll %: 28%

Overall Rating: 4/5

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

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Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Erie

Bed Count: 133

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 395262

Occupancy: 49.1%

Home Revenue: $5,156,223.00

Payroll Costs: $2,064,665.00

Payroll %: 40%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.70

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2172

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

5.5 miles from city center

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203

Total Staff

135

Employees

Contractors

40,460

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	29	7.3	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	36	8.3	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	103	7.3	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

168 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

7 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Therapy Services

14 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

5 staff

4hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Other Services

4 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

7.8%

of total hours from contractors

3,171 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 17 Registered Nurse: 14 Certified Nursing Assistant: 37

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	66	37	103	19,506	91	100%	7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	19	17	36	8,614	91	100%	8.3
Registered Nurse	15	14	29	3,619	91	100%	7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	2,063	81	89%	7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	6	0	6	1,302	71	78%	7.5
Dental Services Staff	4	0	4	1,071	69	76%	7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	1,014	83	91%	7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	4	0	4	760	67	74%	6.4
Speech Language Pathologist	3	0	3	512	74	81%	5.8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	467	65	71%	7.2
Physical Therapy Aide	1	0	1	313	44	48%	7.1
Qualified Social Worker	5	0	5	236	56	62%	4

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Total Health inspections 5

25% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.7

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 11

65% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 31.3

2.2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 9 citations

Complaint investigations 2 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 11

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nutrition moderate citation May 22, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 22, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 22, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 22, 2025

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Resident Rights 3 (27%)

Pharmacy Services 2 (18%)

Infection Control 1 (9%)

Quality of Life & Care 1 (9%)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Valley West Health

Resident Census by Payment Source

106 Total Residents

Medicare 5 (4.7%)

Medicaid 74 (69.8%)

Private Pay/Other 27 (25.5%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.3

6% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score 21.1

5% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.8%

17% below Pennsylvania average.

Walking Ability Worsened 22.5%

7% above Pennsylvania average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.8%

7% below Pennsylvania average.

Falls with Major Injury 0.6%

82% below Pennsylvania average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.4%

3% below Pennsylvania average.

Urinary Tract Infection 5.8%

229% above Pennsylvania average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.3%

95% below Pennsylvania average.

Antipsychotic Use 13.0%

24% below Pennsylvania average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 88.1%

1% above Pennsylvania average.

Influenza Vaccine 92.7%

1% below Pennsylvania average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.2%

9% above Pennsylvania average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 65.4%

5% worse than Pennsylvania average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.6%

5% worse than Pennsylvania average

Influenza Vaccine 51.1%

26% worse than Pennsylvania average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 89.2% ↑ 1.3pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,182,932 ↓ ~$164K vs 2022

Total Payroll $7,378,022 ↑ ~$134K vs 2022

Profit Margin -6.9% ↓ 1.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	85.4%	87.7%	90.3%	90.6%	87.0%	86.2%	88.9%	90.8%	94.0%	83.2%	88.5%	87.9%	89.2%
Beds	115	115	115	115	115	115	115	115	115	115	115	115	115
Net Income	-$1,467,261	-$2,221,554	-$2,302,978	-$2,144,244	-$2,200,435	-$1,688,405	-$440,715	-$522,834	-$155,871	$567,481	-$219,478	-$1,018,928	-$1,182,932
Gross Revenue	$15,940,540	$15,721,411	$16,055,664	$15,943,401	$15,459,321	$11,745,959	$17,439,826	$17,700,717	$17,222,794	$16,282,062	$18,361,285	$17,673,340	$17,147,749
Operating Expenses	$13,167,864	$13,207,431	$13,712,715	$13,534,339	$13,148,711	$9,770,917	$12,081,545	$12,145,464	$11,617,417	$11,348,882	$12,755,927	$12,930,105	$13,790,289
Net Patient Revenue	$10,120,590	$9,695,972	$9,960,459	$10,030,553	$10,056,965	$7,471,794	$10,901,569	$10,841,036	$10,570,138	$9,685,520	$10,744,439	$10,310,296	$11,066,084
Total Payroll	$7,866,139	$7,915,145	$7,926,459	$7,734,575	$7,215,119	$5,561,748	$7,362,850	$7,066,796	$6,886,577	$6,525,041	$7,134,862	$7,243,674	$7,378,022
Profit Margin %	-9.2%	-14.1%	-14.3%	-13.5%	-14.2%	-14.4%	-2.5%	-3.0%	-0.9%	3.5%	-1.2%	-5.8%	-6.9%
Medicare %	20.2%	21.8%	16.8%	14.0%	14.6%	13.1%	11.1%	9.8%	6.1%	5.3%	9.1%	5.1%	3.4%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	18.3%	65.6%	71.3%	78.4%	79.9%	66.2%	77.8%	80.3%
Private %	79.8%	78.2%	83.2%	86.0%	85.4%	86.9%	23.3%	18.9%	15.4%	14.8%	24.7%	17.1%	16.3%
Revenue/Day	$282	$263	$263	$264	$275	$275	$292	$284	$268	$277	$289	$279	$295
Cost/Day	$367	$358	$362	$356	$360	$360	$324	$319	$295	$324	$343	$350	$368
Avg Length of Stay	57.0 days	52.5 days	44.8 days	50.3 days	49.6 days	56.0 days	250.4 days	352.9 days	540.3 days	744.9 days	546.6 days	567.8 days	764.4 days

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

PA Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).

Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).

PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

General: Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

PA Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

PA Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

PA Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

PA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

General: Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

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Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

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Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

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