Best Nursing Homes in Contra Costa County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 nursing homes in Contra Costa County, CA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Contra Costa County, CA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Contra Costa County, CA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Contra Costa County, CA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The California average is: 61.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
The Reutlinger Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #559 / 1,645
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,094 / 1,452
-14%
5.15
Facility 5.15
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #30 / 288
-17%+22%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 293
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #22 / 290
3.4
Facility 3.4
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #89 / 290
-78A+
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,718 / 2,057
The Reutlinger Community
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #53 / 259
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $9.0M
Rank #53 / 259
54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.2%
Rank #117 / 259
55534
Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Concord
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #495 / 1,452
+10%
4.74
Facility 4.74
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #62 / 288
-37%+12%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 293
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #27 / 290
4.5
Facility 4.5
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #174 / 290
-83A+
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 59
Rank #43 / 2,057
Gianelle Kaliangara
$10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #188 / 259
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $9.0M
Rank #178 / 259
61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.2%
Rank #61 / 259
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Pleasant Hill Post Acute
NH
HOS
SNF
Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Valley)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
+10%
3.76
Facility 3.76
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #200 / 288
-6%-11%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 293
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #37 / 290
7.0
Facility 7.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #268 / 290
-5-
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 59
Rank #701 / 2,057
Providence Group North LLC
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #103 / 259
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $9.0M
Rank #210 / 259
33.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 33.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.2%
Rank #256 / 259
55049
Diablo Valley Post Acute
NH
SNF
Concord
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 103
Rank #179 / 1,645
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #165 / 1,452
+29%
4.24
Facility 4.24
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #123 / 288
-25%+1%
$46.8k
Facility $46.8k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #247 / 293
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #71 / 290
3.7
Facility 3.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #114 / 290
-185- 54 Forrest Allen$24.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$11.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.49.1%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.55150

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Contra Costa County.

Overview of The Reutlinger Community

Everyday is a life-enhancing opportunity at The Reutlinger Community, a charming senior living community in Contra Costa County, Danville, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With its continuum of care services, residents are guaranteed to gracefully age in place with seamless transition should their needs evolve. Residents are welcomed into beautifully designed studios, one-bedroom apartments, and memory care units that perfectly align with their tastes and needs.

With 24-hour team availability, residents and their loved ones can rest easy knowing they will be constantly supported by care partners who are truly invested in their health and happiness. Residents are empowered to continue living life to the fullest with lifelong learning programs, activities and opportunities for socialization offered by the community. Beautiful community amenities, including cozy lounge areas, dining rooms, an art room and physical fitness studio, provides relaxing space for exploration and enjoyment.

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Overview of Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center

Receive exceptional care from Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center, a distinguished community in Concord, CA, that offers a wide range of care options. These include long-term restorative care, short-term rehabilitation, dementia care, respite care, cardiac care, orthopedic care, wound care, stroke recovery care, and therapy. A compassionate and highly trained team strives to meet residents’ unique needs 24/7 for comfort and convenience.

Aside from their healthcare needs, a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is also conducted so residents can live actively and remain socially engaged. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Here, mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also promote social interactions with delightful and well-balanced meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to enhance residents’ conditions, allowing them to jump back into their lives without worries.

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Overview of Pleasant Hill Post Acute

Conveniently situated in the beautiful setting of Pleasant Hill, CA, Pleasant Hill Post Acute is an esteemed community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. A kind and well-trained team strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences with exceptional care and dedicated assistance 24/7. With a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to feel at ease and enjoy every moment of their golden years.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is also conducted to ensure residents thrive and gain meaningful experiences. Residents here have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Families are also encouraged to visit to ease residents’ loneliness and ensure they’re well-informed about their loved ones’ conditions. The community is ideal for those seeking exceptional care to begin their healing journey, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Diablo Valley Post Acute

Diablo Valley Post Acute is a distinguished community in Concord, CA, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents here enjoy the highest quality of care from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also assists with social services to help residents and their families experience a stress-free transition. Providing care in Costa County since 2005, the community promotes a cozy and nurturing environment for residents to feel at ease.

Engaging activities and stimulating programs are also conducted to promote residents’ holistic wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is rated 4 stars by Medicare, proving its exceptional quality and dedication to improving residents’ quality of life.

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MD Choice Hospice

4415 Cowell Rd Suite 140, Concord, CA 94518
Overview of Md Choice Hospice

Create meaningful moments in your later years with Md Choice Hospice, a distinguished community in Concord, CA, that focuses on hospice care. With different levels of care, including routine home care, continuous care, respite care, and general inpatient care, older adults can find the right care for their life-limiting conditions. Older adults can keep peace of mind with a respectful and highly skilled team attending to their needs around the clock.

The community also offers complementary and alternative therapies, including pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, massage, and acupressure, to improve older adults’ living experiences. Medical supplies, medication, and equipment are also delivered to meet older adults’ medical needs. Family members also receive bereavement support to help them cope with the loss of a loved one. Start your end-of-life care accompanied by the community’s top-notch services.

Contact MD Choice Hospice

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Contra Costa County, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — California Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 5 nursing homes in Contra Costa County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Contra Costa County, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Contra Costa County, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Contra Costa County, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.