Dayton Senior AdvisorThe Oaks of West Kettering, at 1150 West Dorothy Lane in Kettering (Montgomery County), is a nursing home certified for Medicare and Medicaid with 118 certified beds and Ohio Department of Health State ID 1528N. The Oaks of West Kettering holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
How does CMS rate The Oaks of West Kettering in Kettering, Ohio?
The Oaks of West Kettering holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, with 1 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures on CMS's five-star scale.
| CMS / ODH measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall stars | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections (CMS stars) | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing (CMS stars) | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures (CMS stars) | 5 of 5 |
| Certified beds and average daily census | 118 beds, 103.8 residents a day |
| Name as CMS lists it | The Oaks of West Kettering |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Partnership |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | No chain listed |
| Medicare/Medicaid certification since | March 31, 1974 |
| ODH license | State ID 1528N; 118 licensed beds |
Its average census of about 104 residents fills roughly 88% of certified beds, above the 84% typical of certified homes in the six counties.
What did the latest inspections of The Oaks of West Kettering find?
The latest standard health inspection CMS has on file for The Oaks of West Kettering took place August 20, 2026 and produced 29 health deficiencies: 20 from the routine survey and 9 from complaint visits.
For comparison, the July 30, 2024 survey recorded 19 deficiencies, with 0 more citations from infection-control checks; the latest-cycle median among the area's certified homes is 10, so this home's newest count is higher than usual.
Within CMS's three-year penalty window it lists 4 fines totaling $173,572 and 2 payment denials.
How much nursing time do residents at The Oaks of West Kettering get?
Payroll data submitted to CMS shows 3.85 nursing hours per resident per day at The Oaks of West Kettering, higher than the six-county median of 3.61, with registered nurses supplying 0.62 of those hours (higher than the six-county median of 0.57).
On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3.98 hours per resident-day. Nursing staff turnover is 44.4%, lower than the six-county median of 50.8%; RN turnover is 47.6%. CMS counts 1 administrator departure during its measurement period.
What is the closest nursing home to The Oaks of West Kettering?
Its 118 certified beds make it bigger than the Montgomery County median of 100 licensed nursing home beds. The nearest other certified home is Pavillion Health & Rehab Center in Kettering, about 2.0 miles away as the crow flies, with a CMS rating of 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavillion Health & Rehab Center 694 Isaac Prugh Way, 45429 | 2.0 | 90 | 2 of 5 | June 16, 2025 | 23 |
| Walnut Creek Nursing Center 5070 Lamme Road, 45439 | 2.2 | 139 | 2 of 5 | March 20, 2025 | 19 |
| Sanctuary at Wilmington Place 264 Wilmington Avenue, 45420 | 2.6 | 63 | 2 of 5 | June 2, 2025 | 13 |
| Carillon Health & Rehab Center 320 Albany Street, 45408 | 2.7 | 68 | 3 of 5 | May 1, 2025 | 8 |
| Kettering Heights Post Acute 3313 Wilmington Pike, 45429 | 2.9 | 115 | 3 of 5 | May 28, 2026 | 12 |
Where is The Oaks of West Kettering, and what shares its campus?
The Oaks of West Kettering is in Kettering, Montgomery County, and Kettering Health Miamisburg is the closest general hospital in CMS's list, about 6.9 miles away by straight line.
Kettering Health Greene Memorial follows at roughly 15.1 miles. These are straight-line distances, not drive times.
What should we ask The Oaks of West Kettering before choosing it?
Let the CMS figures set the agenda: ask for the plan of correction covering the 29 deficiencies cited August 20, 2026, and what is different now.
- Turnover of 44.4% is at or under the six-county median; ask which charge nurses have worked nights the longest.
- Ask what prompted $173,572 in CMS fines and whether the underlying problem is closed.
- Occupancy is about 88%; ask which halls have open beds and why.
- CMS lists a resident council; ask when it meets and whether family members may attend.
- If Medicaid may pay later, confirm The Oaks of West Kettering accepts Ohio Medicaid for long stays and whether a resident must move rooms when payment switches.
