F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff had
there hair contained in food preparation areas and failed to ensure food was stored properly. This had the
potential to 98 out of 98 residents who receive their meals/food from the kitchen, the facility identified one
resident (#30) that did not receive food from the kitchen. The census was 99.
Findings include:
Observations of the kitchen on 05/21/25 at 2:14 P.M. revealed Dietary Aide (DA) #150 preparing meals
trays and DA #160 arranging drink cups and preparing drinks. Neither DA #150 or DA #160 had were
wearing hairnets or had their hair contained.
Interview with DA #150 on 05/21/25 at 2:19 P.M. confirmed she was not wearing a hairnet. DA #150 stated
her hairnet must have fell off.
Interview with Dietary Director (DD) #170 on 05/21/25 at 2:29 P.M. confirmed DA #150 and DA #170 were
not wearing hairnets and did not have their hair contained in the food preparation area. DD #170 stated
hairnets were required at all times in the kitchen.
Further observation on 05/21/25 at 2:25 P.M. revealed an unlabeled and undated plastic container of apple
pie filling and an open and undated package of cheese slices in the refrigerator. A box of hamburger
patties, a plastic bag containing rolls, and a box containing a turkey were being stored directly on the floor
of the freezer.
Interview with DD #170 on 05/21/25 at 2:33 P.M. confirmed the above findings. DD #170 confirmed that
food should be dated and labeled. DD #170 confirmed food items should not be stored directly on the floor
of the freezer.
During an interview on 05/28/25 at 1:43 P.M. the Director of Nursing (DON) identified Resident #30 as
being nothing by mouth (NPO) and not receiving food from the kitchen. The DON stated all other 98
residents residing in the facility receive their meals/food from the kitchen.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Food Storage dated 2021 revealed sufficient storage facilities will be
provided to keep foods safe, wholesome, and appetizing. Food will be stored in an area that is clean, dry,
and free from contaminants. Food will be stored, at appropriate temperatures and by methods designed to
prevent contamination or cross contamination. Food items will be stored on shelves, with heavier and
bulkier items stored on lower shelves. Food should be stored a minimum of
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
365821
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365821
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Walnut Creek Nursing Center
5070 Lamme Road
Kettering, OH 45439
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
six inches above the floor, 18 inches from the ceiling and two inches from the wall with adequate space on
all sides of stored items to permit ventilation. Racks and other storage surfaces should be clean and
protected from splashes, overhead pipes, or other contamination (ceiling sprinklers, sewer/waste disposal
pipes, vents, etc.). Leftover food should be stored in covered containers or wrapped carefully and securely
and clearly labeled and dated before being refrigerated. Leftover food must be used within seven days or
discarded as per the 2017 Federal Food Code.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Employee Sanitary Practices dated 2021 revealed all food and nutrition
services employees will practice good personal hygiene and safe food handling procedures. All employees
will wear hair restraints (hairnet, hat, and/or beard restraint) to prevent hair from contacting exposed food.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00165822.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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