VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER
13484 SAN PABLO AVENUE, San Pablo, CA 94806
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 202-bed for-profit nursing facility in San Pablo, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.6%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 202 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in San Pablo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — worse than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the California average of 1.6% (65% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.9% — better than the California average of 22.9% (31% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in San Pablo.
How is VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 202 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does VALE HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other San Pablo options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around San Pablo
San Pablo 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 San Pablo.
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