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La Casa Via Transitional Care Center
1449 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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.
Certified for 99 beds, La Casa Via Transitional Care Center serves Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1974.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 8, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 30.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Contra Costa Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 29 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.3 | 33.3 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.8% | 35.1% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 5 Jun 2025, 30 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×8 F ×1 B ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 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 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 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 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | B | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 4 Nov 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2021 |
| 4 Nov 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2021 |
| 4 Nov 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2021 |
| 4 Nov 2021 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2021 |
| 4 Nov 2021 | 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 | 22 Dec 2021 |
| 4 Nov 2021 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.8%, RNs 29.4%; 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 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.3% | 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. Legal business name: Awcy Llc. Chain: Aspen Skilled Healthcare (35 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awcy LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2019 |
| Aspen Skilled Healthcare Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2019 |
| Sequoia Healthcare Group LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Skbm LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2019 |
| Awcy LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2019 |
| Aspen Healthcare Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Awcy LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2019 |
| East West Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2019 |
| Moss Adams LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2019 |
| Sequoia Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Skbm LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2025 |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2019 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center | Concord | 99 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 23.2 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
All 30 facilities in Contra Costa County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has La Casa Via Transitional Care Center been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has La Casa Via Transitional Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at La Casa Via Transitional Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates La Casa Via Transitional Care Center?
It is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Awcy LLC, Aspen Skilled Healthcare Inc and Sequoia Healthcare Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was La Casa Via Transitional Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Jun 2025.
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.