Nursing home · Walnut Creek, CA
Tampico Healthcare Center
130 Tampico Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · (925) 933-7970
Tampico Healthcare Center is a 128-bed for-profit nursing home in Walnut Creek, California (Contra Costa County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1970. On average it cares for 112 residents a day (about 87% of its certified beds). It is part of Aaron Mayer, a group of 7 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.50 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 4.04 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 22% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | March 27, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 17 above the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 4 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Individual. Legal business name: Tampico Healthcare Center, LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Tampico Healthcare Center?
CMS rates Tampico Healthcare Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Tampico Healthcare Center have?
128 certified beds, with an average of 112 residents a day.
Does Tampico Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Tampico Healthcare Center?
(925) 933-7970. Address: 130 Tampico Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).