ElderGrade
A

87.3/100

Excellent

La Casa Via Transitional Care Center

1449 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

CMS 5/5 stars #5 of 30 in Contra Costa County (925) 939-5820
Certified beds
99
Occupancy
78%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

29.3/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.7 for 19 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.83 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 31% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.96 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.83 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.85 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 30.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 25 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Jun 5, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0757 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE, which operates 35 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
AWCY LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SEQUOIA HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SKBM LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRADSHAW, JEFFREY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRADSHAW, PETER Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ELSNER, ERIC Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KIRKWOOD, JARED Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ORGILL, CRAIG Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PARTI, RAJESH Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PARTI, SHRUTY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PAXMAN, MARCUS Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about La Casa Via Transitional Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for La Casa Via Transitional Care Center? +

La Casa Via Transitional Care Center holds an ElderGrade of A (87.3 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at La Casa Via Transitional Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.96 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has La Casa Via Transitional Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 25 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does La Casa Via Transitional Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, La Casa Via Transitional Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.