TAMPICO HEALTHCARE CENTER

Tampico Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 130 Tampico Street in Walnut Creek, California 94598, within Contra Costa County. The facility operates 128 certified beds and is classified under for-profit individual ownership. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings indicating better performance relative to other facilities. Tampico Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 out of 5, reflecting performance in line with the national average based on findings from state and federal inspections. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to the national baseline, accounting for the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting strong performance across clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health outcomes. Tampico Healthcare Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset qualification criteria under California state guidelines. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (925) 933-7970 to confirm current availability, accepted insurance plans, and any applicable private pay arrangements. When compared to national averages, Tampico Healthcare Center presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably strong, reflecting consistent clinical outcomes across tracked indicators. The staffing rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average, suggesting a higher-than-typical level of nursing resources relative to resident population. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average, indicating no significant deviation from typical inspection outcomes across the country. Taken together, the data positions this facility above the national midpoint across most measured categories.