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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 122nd out of 346 homes in California. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 56m per day |
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Byron Park is legally operated by Well Kisco Byron Park Tenant Llc;kisco Sr Lvg Llc, and administrated by Ricardo Romero.
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.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2019.
| 0.1 | 1.4 | This facility has 93% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.1 vs. CA avg 1.4).↓ 93% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 13 | 16 | This facility has 19% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (13 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 19% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in the last two annual inspections on December 6, 2024, and December 4, 2025. Earlier inspections found one deficiency in April 2023 for incomplete criminal record clearance transfers and one in December 2022 for fire extinguishers failing inspection. Complaint investigations from 2023 to 2024 were unsubstantiated, and no citations or fines were issued during those reviews.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
30 of 37 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 37 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
2230669% better than California average
0% compared with California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
6,095 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 90 | 157 | 26,113 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 23 | 51 | 11,607 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 1 | 19 | 6,761 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,961 | 88 | 96% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,506 | 74 | 80% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,346 | 89 | 97% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,341 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 824 | 82 | 89% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 635 | 64 | 70% | 9.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 604 | 66 | 72% | 6.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 564 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 467 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 256 | 64 | 70% | 4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 143 | 16 | 17% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 88 | 11 | 12% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 84 | 15 | 16% | 5.6 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.4
49% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
7.8
32% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.3%
43% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
3.3%
73% better than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.7%
21% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
73% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.2%
15% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
74% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.4%
92% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.7%
89% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
9.3%
8% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.3%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
7% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
76% of new residents, often for short stays.
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
117Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Byron Park based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #49 / 347Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 347 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 431 / 614 / 639 - 834 / 877 - 1,316 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
3.4 miles from city center
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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Byron Park is located in Walnut Creek, California.
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The legal owner and operator of Byron Park is Well Kisco Byron Park Tenant Llc;Kisco Sr Lvg Llc.
Byron Park has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Byron Park's occupancy is 50%.
Ricardo Romero is the administrator of Byron Park.
Byron Park has 151 beds.
Byron Park has had 1 recently reported deficiency.
(925) 943-1121 will put you in contact with the team at Byron Park.
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