WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT
1224 ROSSMOOR PARKWAY, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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How WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT Compares
WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT is a 180-bed for-profit nursing facility in Walnut Creek, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (30.9%) is above the California average of 22.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 180 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Walnut Creek, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.8% — better than the California average of 12.1% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.9% — worse than the California average of 22.9% (34% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT with other nursing homes in Walnut Creek.
How is WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT 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 practices help WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.8% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 30.9% here versus 22.9% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT lag behind other Walnut Creek options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.2 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 WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT?
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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