La Casa via Transitional Care Center

Name: La Casa via Transitional Care Center
Address: 1449 YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, US
Telephone: 9259395820

1449 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · Contra Costa County · 99 certified beds · avg 77 residents/day · certified since May 31, 1974

Part of chain: ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE (35 facilities, chain avg rating 3.7★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.63

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (25)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 5, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jun 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Jun 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jun 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Jun 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Jun 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · from a complaint
Jun 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint
Jun 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jun 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Apr 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge. Before a resident leaves, the facility must get them ready and make sure the move is safe and orderly. · from a complaint
Apr 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility allowed residents to lose the ability to do daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and eating — when there was no medical reason for the decline. Good care helps residents keep the abilities they have. · from a complaint
Nov 30, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Nov 30, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
Nov 30, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems.
Nov 30, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Nov 30, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Nov 30, 2023	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Nov 30, 2023	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Nov 4, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Nov 4, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Nov 4, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 4, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Nov 4, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Nov 4, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (8 → 9).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	6	E
2023	8	E
2024	2	D
2025	9	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	California avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.63	4.31	3.95	bottom 17% in California; bottom 43% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.76	0.61	0.69	top 20% in California; top 31% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.53	3.90	3.50	bottom 33% in California; top 41% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.68	0.51	0.48	top 16% in California; top 17% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	30.8	36.7	45.8	top 32% in California; top 16% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	29.4	38.1	42.9	top 37% in California; top 28% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.96, RN 0.83, weekend 3.85. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Aspen Skilled Healthcare INC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Awcy LLC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Bradshaw, Jeffrey	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Bradshaw, Peter	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	07/07/2023
Elsner, Eric	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Kirkwood, Jared	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Orgill, Craig	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Parti, Rajesh	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Parti, Shruty	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Paxman, Marcus	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2022
Sequoia Healthcare Group LLC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
SKBM LLC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Aspen Healthcare Services LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Awcy LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Awcy LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/05/2019
Bradshaw, Jeffrey	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Brady, Vern	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Case, Ryan	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Davis, James	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2017
Davis, James	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2017

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Tampico Healthcare Center	0.1 mi	Walnut Creek, CA	★★★★☆	3/5
Pleasant Hill Post Acute	1.5 mi	Pleasant Hill, CA	★★★★☆	3/5
Rosewood Post Acute	1.8 mi	Pleasant Hill, CA	★★★★☆	4/5
Shadelands Post Acute	2.1 mi	Walnut Creek, CA	★★★★☆	3/5
Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cent	2.6 mi	Walnut Creek, CA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Rossmoor Post Acute	2.6 mi	Walnut Creek, CA	★★★★★	4/5
Tice Valley Post Acute	2.7 mi	Walnut Creek, CA	★★★★★	4/5
Concord Post Acute	3.3 mi	Concord, CA	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Diablo Valley Post Acute	4.5 mi	Concord, CA	★★☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center	4.5 mi	Concord, CA	★★★★☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 056399.

The Care File

Visit checklist — La Casa via Transitional Care Center

1449 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · 9259395820

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 056399 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)