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Tampico Terrace Care Center

Tampico Terrace Care Center is a Nursing Home in California

Tampico Terrace Care Center is a Nursing Home in California

Tampico Terrace Care Center Matterport Tour Outdoor seating area with large chess set and greenery Outdoor seating area with a gazebo and well-maintained gardens Bright reception area with a wooden front desk and wide hallways. Lobby area featuring a reception desk and seating. Interior of a therapy room with exercise equipment and workstations Two adjustable beds in a bright, spacious room with a sliding door and outdoor view.

Tampico Terrace Care Center

130 Tampico, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 View Map

Tampico Terrace Care Center is a Nursing Home in California

Tampico Terrace Care Center is a Nursing Home in California

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Overview of 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.

(925) 933-7970
(925) 933-7970

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.20/day
Overall rating Info Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Staffing Info Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

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.

Lower demand than the California average
Occupancy rate 82.4%
Residents per day (avg) 118
Occupancy rate
82.4%
Residents per day (avg)
118

Who this home usually serves

Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs
How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

27% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

49% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 28 days

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$18.7M
Surplus of revenue
$850.5K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$18,718,027.00
Surplus of revenue
$850,517.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.1M
38% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.6M
Total costs $15.7M

This home is owned by Ellks, Marjorie

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 56213

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Address 1.1 miles from city center

Address 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 Nurse127.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse347.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant817.4 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 Assistant8108128,16891100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse3403411,69191100%7.9
Registered Nurse120123,99291100%7.9
RN Director of Nursing5052,2688492%8.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,6537481%7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide5051,3877785%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,2387785%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant5051,1117582%7.2
Dental Services Staff2021,0566470%8.5
Administrator2028496066%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist5058107279%6.3
Mental Health Service Worker1015376470%8.4
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Dietitian1014445662%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2023434347%8
Qualified Activities Professional0333212831%11.5
Qualified Social Worker2021793538%5.1
Physical Therapy Aide1011623741%4.4
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Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Feb 2020 – Oct 2025)

11
Inspections
40
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3.64
Citations/Inspection
Oct 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
40
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
11
28% of total
Resident Rights
7
18% of total
Pharmacy Services
6
15% of total
Infection Control
3
8% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 29
Complaint Investigations 11
State Comparison (CA)
Avg Citations (State)
50.2
This Facility: 40
Avg Critical (State)
0.4
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Oct 11, 2025 E Infection ControlF0880 Open
Mar 27, 2025 E NutritionF0803 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E NutritionF0804 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0685 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0693 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0790 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0791 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Care PlanningF0636 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Resident RightsF0558 Corrected
Apr 03, 2024 E Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jan 09, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Dec 13, 2023 E PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Dec 13, 2023 E PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Sep 14, 2023 E Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 E Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 E Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Apr 04, 2023 D Nursing ServicesF0728 Corrected
Feb 28, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Dec 08, 2022 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Dec 08, 2022 E NutritionF0803 Corrected
Dec 08, 2022 D NutritionF0804 Corrected
Dec 08, 2022 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Dec 08, 2022 D Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Dec 08, 2022 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Dec 08, 2022 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Dec 08, 2022 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Feb 06, 2020 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Feb 06, 2020 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Feb 06, 2020 E PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Feb 06, 2020 D PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Feb 06, 2020 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Feb 06, 2020 D Quality of CareF0697 Corrected
Feb 06, 2020 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Feb 06, 2020 D Resident RightsF0623 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.

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
121 Total Residents
Medicare 43 (35.5%) ⓘ
Medicaid 63 (52.1%) ⓘ
Private Pay/Other 15 (12.4%) ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training ⓘ
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source. Specialized beds indicate capacity for specific care needs.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
9.0 Score
36% worse than avg State avg: 6.6

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
16.5 Score
45% worse than avg State avg: 11.3

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
14.4%
30% worse than avg State: 11.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
8.2%
95% worse than avg State: 4.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.1%
66% worse than avg State: 1.2%
Depressive Symptoms
8.0%
20% worse than avg State: 6.7%
Falls with Major Injury
1.3%
21% better than avg State: 1.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Near average State: 98.5%
Antipsychotic Use
7.6%
25% better than avg State: 10.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
16.7%
40% worse than avg State: 12.0%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
Near average State: 98.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.6%
8% better than avg State: 5.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
18.4%
63% worse than avg State: 11.3%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.5% 6% better than avg State: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.8% 46% better than avg State: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
97.9% Near average State: 93.2%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality. Measures marked with are positive indicators where higher is better (e.g., vaccination rates).

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
  • General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
  • 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

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MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Official Program Page
CA MSSP

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Official Program Page
CA PTP

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, 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 Specifics:
    Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Official Program Page
CA ALW

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES

California CARES Program

Requirements:
  • 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 Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics:
    High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Official Program Page
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