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Walnut Creek Care Home
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (925) 287-8994
- Address
- 2562 Venado Camino
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
449*CCLD
Total facilities
6.2*CCLD
Avg citations
7.9*CCLD
Avg visits
1.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
17 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.
2024
- 87411(c)(6)Type B
Training documentation requirements
Based on a review of the records, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because of the inadequate or no records of required training for 3 of 5 staff member, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87309(a)Type B
Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the laundry room and garage where disinfectants and cleaning solutions are stored that have no functioning lock, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(f)(1)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when caregiver disposed of unused cat litter with dog feces in a container from a deceased resident's cat by dumping the cat litter and dog feces on the ground in the backyard, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87458(b)(1)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 2 of the 3 residents had no Tuberculosis test, incorrect ambulatory assessments, and/or the wrong Physician's Report, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(25)Type A
Separate storage for cleaning chemicals
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the storage areas in the garage where food is stored in the same areas as soaps, detergents, and cleaning compounds, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(8)Type B
Food quality controls and rejected damaged goods
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in a refrigerator in the garage where cartons of eggs, hot dog buns, bread, and other perishable foods beyond their use by dates were stored, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87309(a)(1)Type A
Store disinfectants separately from food supplies
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of the bathrooms and in the laundry room, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87415(a)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 night staff because their first aid and CPR certification has expired, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(a)(2)Type B
Provide assistance for residents medical needs
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 residents, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87203Type B
Maintain facilities for fire and panic safety
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the fire extinguisher that was last serviced on 11/30/2021, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(27)Type A
Kitchen sanitation against contamination sources
87555 GENERAL FOOD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation of rodent feces in kitchen drawer on 04/04/2023 that he had shared with Caregiver Norma Solon, which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(a)Type B
Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition
87303 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, there was no exhaust fan in the kitchen, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87470(a)(2)(A)Type B
87470 Infection Control Requirements (a) A licensee shall ensure that ... (2) Environmental cleaning and disinfection activities shall be ... completed, at a minimum, as follows: (A) Surfaces ... shall be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis ... [and] when these surfaces are contaminated or visibly soiled.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, inside and outside of kitchen cabinets had a visible and tactile accumulation of grease and grime, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(h)(5)Type A
Keep prescriptions in original containers
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following ... shall apply ... (5) Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA J Sampair's 10:45 AM observation and staff confirmation of 3 out of 3 resident's medications being stored outside of their original container, which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to residents in care.
- 87411(g)(2)Type B
Request transfer of criminal record clearance
87411 Personnel Requirements - General (g) Prior to employment or initial presence in the facility, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c). This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Staff person Fe Alolod was not associated with facility.
- 87468.1(a)(2)Type B
Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations
87468.1 PERSONAL RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS IN ALL FACILITIES (a) Residents ... have all of the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation by LPA J Sampair on 04/04/2023 at 10:00 AM of ataff S1 not wearing a mask, Licensee failed to protect the personal rights of residents, which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87608(a)(3)Type A
Maintain physician order documentation in resident record
87608 Postural Supports (a) ... Postural supports may be used under the following conditions. (3) A written order from a physician indicating the need for the postural support shall be maintained in the resident’s record... This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Full railings on R1's bed without a physician's order.
Inspection record
13 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-06-05.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
17 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Walnut Creek Care Home licensed in California?
Yes, Walnut Creek Care Home is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Walnut Creek Care Home have?
Walnut Creek Care Home has 17 citations on record: 5 Type A (more serious) and 12 Type B citations. It has received 13 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 9 other visits).
When was Walnut Creek Care Home last inspected?
Walnut Creek Care Home was last inspected on June 5, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Walnut Creek Care Home?
Walnut Creek Care Home 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 Walnut Creek Care Home compare to other assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County?
Walnut Creek Care Home has 17 citations. The county average is 6.2 citations per facility. There are 449 assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Walnut Creek Care Home have any serious violations?
Walnut Creek Care Home has 5 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 Walnut Creek Care Home had any complaint inspections?
Walnut Creek Care Home has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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