Tampico Healthcare Center
130 Tampico Street · Walnut Creek, CA · 94598 · 9259337970
128 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Aaron Mayer
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 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 April 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
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 April 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023 · found via complaint
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 September 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056213 · certified since July 9, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.