TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER
130 TAMPICO STREET, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 128-bed for-profit nursing facility in Walnut Creek, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.9%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 128 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Walnut Creek, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.1% — better than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the California average of 1.6% (42% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.1% — worse than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Walnut Creek.
What keeps TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 128 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Walnut Creek options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek sits in Contra Costa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 181,578 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 39.9 years
- Median household income
- $103,997
- Median home value
- $655,500
Demographics for Contra Costa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Walnut Creek.
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