Total health inspections
11
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Nursing Home
Tampico Terrace Care Center
Tampico Healthcare Center is Walnut Creek’s luxury retirement home in that offers premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for seniors in the city. Management places great importance on delivering the highest standard of senior healthcare for individuals to recover in a relaxing and rejuvenating manner. The results-driven community offers an unmatched quality of service that promotes and improves individual wellness centered on the convenience and comfort of each unique resident, empowering them to bounce back to a better quality of life.
At Tampico, residents are at the center of care. Families are confident to place their trust in professional and compassionate caregivers who continue to provide continuous and unwavering support for their loved ones. Senior wellness emphasizes long-term and short-term care, including therapy services, medication management, healthy and delicious meal plans, 24/7 nursing care, and calendar-filled activities.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
128
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
74.6%
Residents per day (avg)
118
Occupancy rate
74.6%
Residents per day (avg)
118
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
12% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
65% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$23.0M
Profit
$2.0M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$22,968,384.00
Profit
$1,972,419.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$21.0M
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
40
Citations per inspection
3.64
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
29 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 40 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
40 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Oct 11, 2025
Nutrition moderate citation
Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Walnut Creek
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
Tampico Terrace Care Center
-18%
-1%
-12%
N
Nursing
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Walnut Creek
128
40
ELLKS, MARJORIE
74.6%
$22,224,526.00
$8,940,272.00
40.2%
118
4.1966
1
40
-18%-1%-12%
Tampico Terrace Care Center
Type of care:
N
SNF
Community:
Walnut Creek
Bed Count:
128
Operator:
ELLKS, MARJORIE
CCN:
56213
Occupancy:
74.6%
Home Revenue:
$22,224,526.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,940,272.00
Payroll %:
40.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
118
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1966
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
40
RN share vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-12%
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1.1 miles from city center — 1.47 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center)
130 Tampico, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
171
Total Staff
168
Employees
3
Contractors
56,712
Total Hours (Quarter)
82
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 7.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 7.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 81 | 7.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
132 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
21 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
3 staff
11.5hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
321 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Activities Professional: 3
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 81 | 0 | 81 | 28,168 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 0 | 34 | 11,691 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,992 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,268 | 84 | 92% | 8.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,653 | 74 | 81% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,387 | 77 | 85% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,238 | 77 | 85% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,111 | 75 | 82% | 7.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,056 | 64 | 70% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 849 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 810 | 72 | 79% | 6.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 537 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 56 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 343 | 43 | 47% | 8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 3 | 3 | 321 | 28 | 31% | 11.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 179 | 35 | 38% | 5.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 162 | 37 | 41% | 4.4 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
121 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
43 residents (35.5%)
Medicaid
63 residents (52.1%)
Private pay or other
15 residents (12.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.0
36% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.5
45% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.4%
30% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.7%
40% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.4%
63% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.3%
21% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.6%
8% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
66% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.2%
95% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.0%
20% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.6%
25% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.12
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.12
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.95
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.95
23% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
46% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
5% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.2%
9% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.1%
17% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.3%
58% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
70.9%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
70.9%
32% better than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.2%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.2%
21% better than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Tampico Terrace Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
74.6%
↑ 3.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,972,419
↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$10,123,622
↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Profit Margin
8.9%
↑ 4.3pp vs 2022
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