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Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center
2351 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Pittsburg, California, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 113 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 16, 20 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 40.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $42K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 24.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Contra Costa Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 48 | 29 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.0 | 33.3 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.6% | 35.1% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $42,033 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (30 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Aug 2024, 15 Apr 2022.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×32 E ×13 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Dec 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0758 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 23 Aug 2023 | F0584 | 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. | K | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2023 |
| 23 Aug 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | C | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
| 18 Jul 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2023 | Fine | $42,033 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 24.6%, RNs 52.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.2% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.2% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. CMS groups this facility with 48 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Diamond Ridge Post Acute Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Ridge Post Acute LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/03/2022 |
| Diamond Ridge Post Acute LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/03/2022 |
| Diamond Ridge Post Acute LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/03/2022 |
| Smv Pittsburg LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2005 |
| Sun Meridian Management Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Contra Costa County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Post Acute | Martinez | 44 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 102.3 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Creekside Healthcare Center | San Pablo | 80 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 26.3 | — | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Greenridge Post Acute | El Sobrante | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18.3 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| La Casa Via Transitional Care Center | Walnut Creek | 99 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 25.3 | — | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Legacy Post Acute Care | Martinez | 96 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17.7 | — | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Moraga Post Acute | Moraga | 49 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 57.1 | — | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Rossmoor Post Acute | Walnut Creek | 155 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 21.3 | — | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Tice Valley Post Acute | Walnut Creek | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 23.3 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
All 30 facilities in Contra Costa County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center been cited for?
48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $42K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Diamond Ridge Post Acute LLC and Diamond Ridge Post Acute LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Aug 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.