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Tampico Healthcare Center

130 Tampico Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · Contra Costa County

Tampico Terrace Care Center is where you and your family will receive the highest quality nursing care. Our rehabilitation programs are among the best in Northern California.

4.0CMS overall rating(925) 933-7970Visit website ↗
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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 93% full (119 of 128 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Walnut Creek

Tampico Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Walnut Creek, CA, with 128 certified beds and an average of about 119 residents per day. It operates as part of the Aaron Mayer network.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.44 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.60 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.44 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • 16 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Walnut Creek for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
128
Avg. residents/day
119
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Part of a chain
Aaron Mayer
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
056213

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$11,600–$17,440/mo (median $14,030)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Oakland prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.44
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.60
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
30.2%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
16
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-03-27
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (40 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-01-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-12-11Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-03-27Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

2025-03-27Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-03-27Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-03-27Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2025-03-27Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Daily activities & events
  • 24/7 staff

Location

130 Tampico Street, Walnut Creek, CA

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Tampico Healthcare Center

How much does Tampico Healthcare Center cost?

Tampico Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Walnut Creek, CA area typically runs $11,600–$17,440 per month (median $14,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Tampico Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Tampico Healthcare Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Tampico Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 4.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Tampico Healthcare Center?

Tampico Healthcare Center has 40 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Tampico Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 93% full (119 of 128 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Tampico Healthcare Center offer?

Tampico Healthcare Center in Walnut Creek, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 128 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Oakland.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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