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Better Living of Walnut Creek
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (925) 938-8820
- Address
- 1868 Danielle Ct
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
447*CCLD
Total facilities
6.2*CCLD
Avg citations
8.0*CCLD
Avg visits
1.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
12 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 87303(e)(3)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the hot water in a resident's bathroom measuring 135.3 degrees Fahrenheit, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 1569.695(c)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because of incomplete record of training dates, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87309(a)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because of an unlocked door into the garage where cleaning solutions and detergents are stored, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87412(c)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in all of the care staff training records, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87465(a)(8)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 first aid kits, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(c)(5)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 residents with dementia, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 87309(a)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with the door into the garage that was open, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87305(a)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with the door that had been added to the side of the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 87308(c)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, because the kitchen knives were not stored in a locked drawer, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.695(a)(7)(A)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because the generator is located at another facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.695(a)(2)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because there was no water for the emergency supplies, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(15)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because food not properly labelled in regrigerator and freezer, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-15.
5 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
12 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Better Living of Walnut Creek licensed in California?
Yes, Better Living of Walnut Creek is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2004.
How many citations does Better Living of Walnut Creek have?
Better Living of Walnut Creek has 12 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 10 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (5 inspections, 1 complaint visit).
When was Better Living of Walnut Creek last inspected?
Better Living of Walnut Creek was last inspected on September 15, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Better Living of Walnut Creek?
Better Living of Walnut Creek is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Better Living of Walnut Creek compare to other assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County?
Better Living of Walnut Creek has 12 citations. The county average is 6.2 citations per facility. There are 447 assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Better Living of Walnut Creek have any serious violations?
Better Living of Walnut Creek has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Better Living of Walnut Creek had any complaint inspections?
Better Living of Walnut Creek has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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