Nursing Home

Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

4850 Zuck Rd, Erie, PA 16506 View map
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 Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.8/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 24m per day 33m per day 29m per day

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.

Similar demand to the Pennsylvania average
Occupancy rate 89.2%
Avg. Length of Stay 764 days
Occupancy rate
89.2%
Avg. Length of Stay
764 days

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18.7M
Operating loss
-$1.2M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18,689,022.00
Operating loss
$-1,182,932.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
25.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.1M
Total costs $19.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
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

Nursing Home Memory Care
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Pennsylvania average 6.7


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 11
Citations per inspection
2.2

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.6

11 moderate citations More info Pennsylvania average: 29.5

0 minor citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.8
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

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Address 5.5 miles from city center — 1.23 miles to nearest hospital (Sterrettania Medical Center)

Address 4850 Zuck Rd, Erie, PA 16506

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

203
Total Staff
135
Employees
68
Contractors
40,460
Total Hours (Quarter)
60
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse297.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse368.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1037.3 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 Assistant663710319,50691100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse1917368,61491100%8.3
Registered Nurse1514293,61991100%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,0638189%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician6061,3027178%7.5
Dental Services Staff4041,0716976%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,0148391%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant4047606774%6.4
Speech Language Pathologist3035127481%5.8
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Administrator1014806066%8
Dietitian1014676571%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide1013134448%7.1
Qualified Social Worker5052365662%4

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
106 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (4.7%)
Medicaid
74 residents (69.8%)
Private pay or other
27 residents (25.5%)
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.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.3
6% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.1
5% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Pennsylvania avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.8%
17% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.5%
7% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 21.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.8%
7% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.6%
82% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.4%
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.8%
229% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.2%
9% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
95% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.0%
24% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 17.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.1%
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 86.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.7%
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 93.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.01
20% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.68

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.15
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.20

Short-stay resident measures
Average Pennsylvania avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 65.4%
5% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
5% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 51.1%
26% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.0%
13% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 23.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 4.8%
51% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 9.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 25.5%
53% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 49.3%
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 50.6%

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

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

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

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

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

$8,000 (individual).

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

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

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

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

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

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

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

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

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

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

Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

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

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

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

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