ElderGrade
A

86/100

Excellent

Vale Healthcare Center

13484 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806

CMS 3/5 stars #8 of 30 in Contra Costa County (510) 232-5945
Certified beds
202
Occupancy
93%
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 24/30 Staffing 22/30 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

24/30

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

  • -6 for 34 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

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

  • 4.53 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.33 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 6% 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.

  • 34% 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 3.95 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.33 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.70 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 33.90%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 50 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 25, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Apr 9, 2026 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 17, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 9, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 20, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 7, 2026 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 25, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 25, 2025 F0687

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 25, 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 MARINER HEALTH CARE, which operates 17 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CHIB, PRARTHANA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SARCAUGA, DENNIS Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CARTER, BRAZELL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHIB, PRARTHANA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SARCAUGA, DENNIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VALE HOLDING COMPANY LLC Organization GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC Organization LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
CARTER, BRAZELL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
CHIB, PRARTHANA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SARCAUGA, DENNIS Individual ADP OF THE SNF
GRANCARE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC. Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Vale Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Vale Healthcare Center? +

Vale Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of A (86 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 Vale Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.95 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Vale Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 50 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Vale Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Vale 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.