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Walnut Creek Campus in Kettering, OH

Walnut Creek Campus is an assisted living and memory care community in Kettering, OH.

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Walnut Creek Campus in Kettering, OH

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  • Interior

    A beautifully decorated Christmas tree in a cozy lobby setting, inviting the holiday spirit.
  • Decor

    A cozy and elegantly designed living room featuring comfortable seating and a pleasant window view.
  • Building

    A building entrance with an American flag prominently displayed on a tall flagpole.
  • Trees

    Entrance sign of a cemetery surrounded by well-maintained lawn and flowers.
  • Landscaping

    A suburban brick house with a garage and landscaped front yard.
  • Artwork

    A festive holiday scene featuring a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and a nutcracker figure, set against an elegant backdrop with artwork.
  • Seating Area

    Two seniors enjoying a peaceful afternoon in a community outdoor space.
  • Outdoor

    Entrance sign of Walnut Creek Campus surrounded by vibrant landscaping.

5070 Lamme Road, Kettering, OH 45439

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.2 from 122 reviews
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Overall Review of Walnut Creek Campus

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind and communicative.

Many reviews highlight friendly, available staff who help with questions and support. Several families specifically mention nursing staff communicating well and being patient with residents. A few visitors also describe smooth experiences during visits, admissions, and day-to-day help. At the same time, other reviews say communication and follow-through can break down, especially when call buttons and care needs are time-sensitive.

common 23 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining gets both praise and complaints, with concerns about meals and waits.

Some residents and families describe meals positively, including restaurant-style dining and food that feels better than expected. Others report food quality issues such as being processed, served cold, or not meeting dietary needs. Several negative reviews also mention long waits for meals, which residents found unacceptable. Overall, dining is consistently mentioned, but experiences vary widely by reviewer.

caveat 31 reviews mention this

Care staffing concerns raise risk

A recurring concern is that staffing and care follow-through are inconsistent.

A large share of critical reviews describe understaffing, difficulty getting help, and slow response times for care needs. Multiple reviewers mention call button delays, aides being unavailable, and residents going long periods without basic assistance. Some describe issues during rehabilitation or long-term care, including missed medication timing and limited therapy. Even among more positive accounts, a few note slower call responses or limited bathing assistance, reinforcing that coverage can be uneven.

common 11 reviews mention this

Community activities get noticed

Residents and families often point to regular activities and events.

Reviews frequently mention community events and outings, including holiday celebrations, cookouts, and family-invited activities. Some families describe visiting to see residents engaged with music and games, and others mention activities that support rehab progress. A review also calls out activities like Bingo as part of the routine and daily functions. Overall, planned social time appears to be a meaningful part of day-to-day life for many reviewers.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food service expectations on rehab

Several reviews raise concerns about rehab care consistency.

Some reviewers describe negative rehab experiences, including therapy not matching what they expected after surgery or falls. Others mention missed medication timing or lack of care coordination during recovery. There are also a couple of more balanced notes that therapy helped residents progress, but rehab-related concerns show up clearly in critical reviews. If you’re considering rehab, these comments suggest it’s important to ask how therapy plans and support are monitored day to day.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 190 resident community capacity 190 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • James M Cox Dayton International (15 miles away) James M Cox Dayton International (15 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Home Med Equipment & Respiratory (3.4 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (3.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Wright State Physicians (0.7 miles)
  • Kirkland Family Practice (0.9 miles)
  • Dayton Colon & Rectal Center (0.9 miles)
  • Woods Kamal R MD - Kamal R Woods, MD, FAANS (1.7 miles)
  • Dayton Physicians Network at Greater Dayton Cancer Center (2 miles)
  • Far Hills Medicine & Podiatry (2.3 miles)
  • Dayton Trichology Shawon Gullette I.A.T, CNHP (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Treasure Island Supper Club (1.1 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.6 miles)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro (2.9 miles)
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (3 miles)
  • Yellow Rose Nightclub (3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kettering Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Life Care Hospitals-Dayton (2.9 miles)
  • Kettering Health Breast Center (3.5 miles)
  • Miami Valley Hospital Surgery Floor (4.8 miles)

Parks

  • Cox Arboretum MetroPark (1.8 miles)
  • Hills & Dales MetroPark (2.9 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (3.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene (2.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Dayton South 16 + XD (2.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Warehouse 4 (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)

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