Tampico Healthcare Center
Walnut Creek, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056213) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (925) 933-7970 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tampico Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Tampico Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.3%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Tampico Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or special focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Tampico Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, first approved for participation on July 9, 1970. The facility is certified for 128 beds and reports an average daily population of 116 residents. Ownership is listed as For profit - Individual, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Tampico Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon indicated in the data, and no special focus status is listed for this facility.
Tampico Healthcare Center is part of a chain operated under the name Aaron Mayer, which includes 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.1 across the chain.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tampico Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.47 hours per resident per day, with 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 32.3%; the CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is indicated and no special focus status is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 128 beds and reports an average daily census of 116 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Individual entity and is part of a chain operated under the name Aaron Mayer, which includes 7 facilities with an average rating of 3.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 9, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9259337970 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at 9259337970 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056213?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.