La Casa Via Transitional Care Center
1449 Ygnacio Valley Road · Walnut Creek, CA · 94598 · 9259395820
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aspen Skilled Healthcare
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B November 30, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B November 30, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 22, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 22, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 22, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 22, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 22, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 22, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056399 · certified since May 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.