LA CASA VIA TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER

La Casa Via Transitional Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1449 Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek, California (ZIP 94598), within Contra Costa County. The facility operates 99 certified beds and is owned and operated as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. La Casa Via Transitional Care Center received a 4-star rating in health inspections, reflecting performance that is above the national baseline in this category. Staffing received a 4-star rating, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to national norms. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcome data such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and functional decline among residents, earned a 5-star rating, the highest available designation in this category. With respect to payment and insurance, La Casa Via Transitional Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs for coverage of skilled nursing and long-term care services. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (925) 939-5820 to discuss specific coverage questions, available bed capacity, and admission requirements. Private pay and supplemental insurance options may also be available and should be confirmed with the facility's administrative staff. When considered alongside national benchmarks, La Casa Via Transitional Care Center performs at or above average across all three CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0, and this facility's overall 5-star rating indicates performance that surpasses the majority of skilled nursing facilities in the country. The combination of 4-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing, paired with a 5-star quality measure score, reflects a consistent pattern across all evaluated dimensions. Families and individuals researching skilled nursing options in the Walnut Creek area may use these data points as one component of a broader evaluation process that includes facility visits, conversations with staff, and a review of inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database.