★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures
Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.
Findings, latest cycle17
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds155
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 37 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Building and environment | Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Administration | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. (F0847) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Administration | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. (F0836) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F0813) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F0803) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Resident rights | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F0628) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (F0605) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Resident rights | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F0627) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 16, 2026 |
| May 11, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 19, 2026 |
| May 11, 2026 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 19, 2026 |
Earlier inspections (21)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Resident rights | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 14, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Feb 14, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 8, 2025 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 31, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 5, 2024 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 5, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 30, 2024 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 22, 2024 |
| Mar 10, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (F0688) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 11, 2024 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 22, 2024 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 19, 2023 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 24, 2023 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 24, 2023 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 24, 2023 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 24, 2023 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Nursing and physician services | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (F0726) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 24, 2023 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 24, 2023 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 24, 2023 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 24, 2023 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 24, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.16 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.54 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.73 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 34.5% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 155 |
| Residents per day, average | 146.8 |
| Ownership | For-profit, limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Walnut Creek Community Healthcare LLC |
| Chain | Pacs Group (277 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Jan 9, 1991 |
Questions to ask when you call
- What was corrected after the last inspection?
- How many staff work at night and on weekends?
- Does anyone on staff speak my relative's language?
- May I visit at any time, without an appointment?
Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov
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