Nursing homes in Walnut Creek, CA

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Walnut Creek, part of the Contra Costa area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Walnut Creek features six skilled nursing facilities serving residents across the 94598 and 94595 ZIP codes. Located within Contra Costa County, these centers maintain an impressive average overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars according to CMS Care Compare data. Four of these local homes have earned a top 5-star designation, including LA CASA VIA TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER, which is currently operated by Aspen Skilled Healthcare and holds a perfect rating.

What to look for in Walnut Creek

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 1 of 6 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Walnut Creek

1. 1
   LA CASA VIA TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER

   ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   ROSSMOOR POST ACUTE

   PACS GROUP · Large
   5.0
3. 3
   TICE VALLEY POST ACUTE

   PACS GROUP · Large
   5.0
4. 4
   SHADELANDS POST ACUTE

   PACS GROUP · Medium
   5.0
5. 5
   TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER

   TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC · Large
   4.0
6. 6
   WALNUT CREEK SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENT

   GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE · Large
   2.0

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