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HomeCaliforniaTampico Healthcare Center

Tampico Healthcare Center

130 Tampico Street, Walnut Creek, CA 945989259337970WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(56 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
128
certified

How Tampico Healthcare Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.47 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.68 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
32.3%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 8, 2022
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 27, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Contra Costa County 65+
190,307
16.4% of county
County Population
1,162,648
Contra Costa County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Tampico Healthcare Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Walnut Creek, California with 128 certified beds. It has been operating since 1970. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
116
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 9, 1970
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Contra Costa
Last Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
87.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (40)

F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 10 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.61 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.18 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.47 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.19 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.3%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AHM TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 1, 2021
MAYER, AARONDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMay 22, 2021
MAYER, AARONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
AHM TRUSTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2021
THE COMPLIANCE INSTITUTE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 3, 2023
CHANDRA, SMITAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
ELLKS, MARJORIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 3, 2023
MAYER, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 22, 2021
130 TAMPICO, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 22, 2021
MCP WAYSIDE, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 28, 2022
PACIFICARE HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 22, 2021
THE COMPLIANCE INSTITUTE LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 3, 2023
CHANDRA, SMITAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
ELLKS, MARJORIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 3, 2023
MAYER, AARONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 22, 2021
MAYER, RONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 22, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Tampico Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Tampico Healthcare Center
Walnut Creek, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
La Casa Via Transitional Care Center
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CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Pleasant Hill Post Acute
Pleasant Hill, CA1.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Rosewood Post Acute
Pleasant Hill, CA1.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Shadelands Post Acute
Walnut Creek, CA2.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cent
Walnut Creek, CA2.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Rossmoor Post Acute
Walnut Creek, CA2.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Tampico Healthcare Center
Walnut Creek, CA · Current facility
—4/53/54/5None recorded
La Casa Via Transitional Care Center
Walnut Creek, CA
528 ft5/54/54/5None recorded
Pleasant Hill Post Acute
Pleasant Hill, CA
1.6 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Rosewood Post Acute
Pleasant Hill, CA
1.9 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Shadelands Post Acute
Walnut Creek, CA
2.1 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cent
Walnut Creek, CA
2.5 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Rossmoor Post Acute
Walnut Creek, CA
2.5 mi5/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Tampico Healthcare Center?▾
Tampico Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Tampico Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Tampico Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Tampico Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Tampico Healthcare Center had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 27, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Tampico Healthcare Center?▾
Tampico Healthcare Center provides 4.47 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, 1.18 LPN hours, and 2.61 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.3%.
How many beds does Tampico Healthcare Center have?▾
Tampico Healthcare Center has 128 certified beds with an average of 116 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Aaron Mayer chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Tampico Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 4 in Walnut Creek. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Tampico Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Tampico Healthcare Center has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 56 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Aaron Mayer

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