Byron Park
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Walnut Creek, CA

Byron Park

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Walnut Creek, CA

Overview of Byron Park

Byron Park is a full-service senior community in Walnut Creek, California. It serves the area with Independent and Assisted Living options since 1991. The personal attention and service provided by the engaged team of associates allow residents to relax and appreciate all the details that make this community so unique. Should residents’ needs change over time, they will have the opportunity to choose additional levels of service to assist them with the activities of daily living so they can maintain the relationships and daily routines they have come to cherish.

Byron Park is a hidden gem with a lot to offer. It is a perfect place for seniors to call home and enjoy their golden years. Residents enjoy delectable Sunday brunches and monthly birthday dinners; every holiday is thoughtfully planned. The chefs are well-experienced, and they provide weekly national guidance on the menu. From savory to sweet, traditional dishes to new and enticing dishes, residents at Byron Park have no shortage of cuisines to sample, allowing them to taste the flavors of different parts of the world without leaving the community. Byron Park offers a warm and homelike environment with open space views from every vantage point. The building is wrapped around a beautiful courtyard featuring multiple sitting areas, a shaded patio for relaxing, a greenhouse, and a heated swimming pool. The community also has a distinguished library, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and beautifully manicured grounds with a community garden. The community is between Rossmoor and downtown Walnut Creek, just 30 miles from San Francisco.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
76
Bed community size
151-bed community Rank #337 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 337th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
3 years in operation Rank #1237 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1237th out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #1156 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1156th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
50%
Rank #1303 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1303rd out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
76 / 151
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 1, 2023
CountyContra Costa

Ownership & Operating Entity

Byron Park is legally operated by Well Kisco Byron Park Tenant LLC and Kisco Sr Lvg LLC, and administered by Ricardo Romero.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (92% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (98% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 112 This facility has 92% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 92% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.14 This facility has 98% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 98% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 1316 This facility has had 19% fewer total inspections than the California average (13 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 19% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 213 This facility has had 85% fewer complaint visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer Rank #325 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 325th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 87 This facility has had 14% more other visits than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 210 This facility has had 80% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 431 / 614 / 639 - 834 / 877 - 1,316 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Byron Park

2 bedroom
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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Walnut Creek's city center to Byron Park's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.17 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Walnut Creek

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Kensington
AL
IL
MC
Walnut Creek
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #151 / 1,645
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 58
Rank #767 / 2,057
31
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #839 / 1,452
Kensington Tenant LLC & Kisco Senior Living, LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Walnut Creek
AL
IL
MC
RC
Walnut Creek
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #151 / 1,645
Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,554 / 2,057
68
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,270 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,507
68.5%
Facility 68.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #967 / 1,452
Wg Montego Heights Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Byron Park
AL
IL
Walnut Creek
151
Facility 151
CA AVG 103
Rank #337 / 1,645
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,156 / 2,057
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,303 / 1,452
Well Kisco Byron Park Tenant LLC And Kisco Sr. Lvg LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Walnut Creek
AL
MC
Walnut Creek
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 103
Rank #874 / 1,645
Yes
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,345 / 2,057
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
83.7%
Facility 83.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #497 / 1,452
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Tiffany Court
AL
RC
Walnut Creek
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,029 / 1,645
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 58
Rank #383 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #540 / 1,507
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #466 / 1,452
Snh Cali Tenant LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Byron Park is located in Walnut Creek, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Byron Park

Who is the owner of Byron Park?

Byron Park is legally operated by Well Kisco Byron Park Tenant LLC and Kisco Sr Lvg LLC, and administered by Ricardo Romero.

Is Byron Park in a walkable area?

Byron Park has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Byron Park?

Byron Park's occupancy is 50%.

How long has Byron Park been in business?

Byron Park has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Byron Park?

Yes, Byron Park allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Byron Park?

Ricardo Romero is the administrator of Byron Park.

How many beds does Byron Park have?

Byron Park has 151 beds.

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