Quick answers
- Is Walnut Creek Care Community licensed?
- Walnut Creek Care Community appears on the official license list of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Survey and Certification (list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Residential Care Facility”, license number 2343R, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Walnut Creek Care Community have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 190. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Walnut Creek Care Community?
- 2501 Keystone Club Drive, Kettering, OH 45439, Montgomery County, Ohio.
- What is the phone number of Walnut Creek Care Community?
- (937) 299-0194, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Kettering Health Main Campus, Kettering (about 2.1 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Laurelwood Senior Living2.4 mi · Dayton, OH · capacity 135
- Brookdale Oakwood3.5 mi · Dayton, OH · capacity 75
- The Carlyle House3.7 mi · Kettering, OH · capacity 111
- Bethany Village4.9 mi · Centerville, OH · capacity 195
- Centerville Place Assisted Living4.9 mi · Dayton, OH · capacity 78
- Fairmont of Washington Township4.9 mi · Dayton, OH · capacity 144
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Kettering Health Main Campus2.1 mi · Kettering, OH
- Dayton VA Medical Center3.7 mi · Dayton, OH
- Miami Valley Hospital3.9 mi · Dayton, OH
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential Care Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | WALNUT CREEK CARE COMMUNITY |
| License number | 2343R |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 190 |
| Address | 2501 Keystone Club Drive, Kettering, OH 45439 |
| County | Montgomery |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | (937) 299‑0194 |
| Licensing agency | Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Survey and Certification |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Ohio — Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Survey and Certification, list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances