DIAMOND RIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER

Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2351 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg, California, within Contra Costa County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is owned and operated as a for-profit limited liability company. Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is equal to the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average and reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels above the national average across nursing and aide categories. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest available rating, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. This dual certification means the facility is available to residents who qualify for federal Medicare coverage, typically associated with short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation needs, as well as Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) for longer-term custodial care. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (925) 427-4444 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any applicable private-pay arrangements. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it on par with the national average. However, the individual domain ratings show notable variation. The 2-star health inspection rating suggests a history of inspection findings that fall below what is observed at average facilities nationwide. In contrast, the 4-star staffing rating and the 5-star quality measure rating indicate above-average performance in workforce levels and clinical care outcomes respectively. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review full CMS inspection reports available through the Medicare Care Compare tool to gain a comprehensive understanding of the facility's inspection history and cited deficiencies.