ElderGrade
A

88.6/100

Excellent

Tampico Healthcare Center

130 Tampico Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

CMS 4/5 stars #4 of 30 in Contra Costa County (925) 933-7970
Certified beds
128
Occupancy
91%
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 28.6/30 Staffing 20/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

28.6/30

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

  • -1.4 for 21 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

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

  • 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.68 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

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.

  • 32% 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 4.47 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.68 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.00 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 32.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 40 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 27, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Mar 5, 2026 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 Jan 28, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 11, 2025 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 27, 2025 F0803

Nutrition 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 27, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 27, 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 Mar 27, 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 Mar 27, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AARON MAYER, which operates 6 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MAYER, AARON Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MAYER, AARON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
AHM TRUST Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
THE COMPLIANCE INSTITUTE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHANDRA, SMITA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ELLKS, MARJORIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MAYER, AARON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
130 TAMPICO, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MCP WAYSIDE, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PACIFICARE HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
THE COMPLIANCE INSTITUTE LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CHANDRA, SMITA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Tampico Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Tampico Healthcare Center? +

Tampico Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of A (88.6 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 Tampico Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.47 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Tampico Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 40 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Tampico Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Tampico Healthcare 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.