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94/100LA CASA VIA TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (WALNUT CREEK, California)
1449 YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD, WALNUT CREEK, California 94598
Phone: 9259395820
CMS Overall:5/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
74.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Contra Costa
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | California Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.92 | 0.68 | +0.24 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 4.07 | 4.54 | -0.47 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 5/5 | 3.3/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 24.1% | 36.6% | - |
Health Citation History
25 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-09 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-09 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
30 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-05 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-30 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-11-04 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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