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La Casa Via Transitional Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise highly responsive and communicative leadership. Still worth an in-person visit.

1449 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 9459899 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 54 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families prioritizing high-quality rehabilitation and communicative leadership, particularly for complex post-surgical needs. However, you should personally inspect the facility's current cleanliness and ask about the staffing levels during evening and weekend shifts to ensure your loved one's comfort.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

54 reviews on Google
Families can expect highly responsive leadership and a dedicated rehabilitation team, with many reviewers praising the facility's ability to handle complex medical cases and post-surgical recovery. While the staff is frequently described as compassionate and attentive, some reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding cleanliness, aging infrastructure, and occasional delays in response times during busy periods.

Quality Themes

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Food6.0Staff9.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMeds9.0MemoryN/AComms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly responsive and communicative leadership
  • Exceptional physical and occupational therapy teams
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing and CNA staff
  • Effective management of complex medical/rehab needs

Concerns

  • Facility cleanliness and maintenance issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Slow response times for call lights or assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent nutritional quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'16(3)'18(4)'20(2)'23(6)'25(10)'26(2)

Distribution · 55 analyzed

5
42
4
3
3
0
2
1
1
9

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate
Generic

The owner relies heavily on a set of repetitive, templated phrases, often using the exact same sentence regarding 'cherishing every patient' across multiple different reviews. While they attempt to personalize by using the reviewer's name, the core substance of the response is frequently a copy-paste of mission statements.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how responsive the leadership team is to feedback; how does the management team work with families to address any immediate concerns regarding facility maintenance or cleanliness?
  • 2We have heard great things about your physical and occupational therapy teams; can you tell us more about how these specialists help residents regain their independence?
  • 3How does the nursing and CNA staff ensure that call lights are answered promptly, especially during the busier night shifts?
  • 4Could you describe the meal planning process and how you ensure nutritional quality and variety for all residents?
  • 5With your expertise in managing complex medical and rehab needs, what is the protocol for handling a medical emergency after hours?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Cam responds immediately to every text. The nurses are upbeat (a huge boon for recovering patients). Their openness to working as a team is great.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

The staff treated my father like family, not just a patient. Their kindness, patience, and dedication meant more than I can express.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

The facility appeared dingy and unclean, with an overcrowded atmosphere that felt chaotic. It seemed more like a high-pressure sales operation than a care-focused environment.

Visitor · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 54 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.86hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.01hrs
98%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
34%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
25%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Contra costa
4.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
11.4%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Contra costa
8.7%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.3%
Better than Avg
Here
8.3%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Contra costa
10.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Contra costa
99.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.5%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Contra costa
10.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.4%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Contra costa
9.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Contra costa
97.6%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.8%
Better than Avg
Here
99.8%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Contra costa
98.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.9%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Contra costa
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
Near state avg (15.4)
7 complaint-triggered

This facility shows a troubling pattern of recurring issues across multiple areas, particularly in medication management, safety standards, and nutrition services. Families have filed complaints triggering seven deficiencies, including serious medication errors and inappropriate treatment decisions. While all violations have been corrected by the facility, the same problems repeatedly surface across surveys - notably food safety violations appearing in 2021, 2023, and 2025, and persistent fire safety and emergency preparedness failures.

Jun 5, 2025Routine
11
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0345Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Jun 5, 2025Complaint
3
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Apr 9, 2024Complaint
4
0624Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0624Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Nov 30, 2023Routine
17
0026Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0035Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0521Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0030Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0638Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0640Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Nov 4, 2021Routine
22
0004Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0041Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0020Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

0026Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0031Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

0035Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

0161Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

La Casa Via Transitional Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aspen Skilled Healthcare

Chain Size

35 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 9 of 34 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Awcy LLC

Owner · Organization

Aspen Skilled Healthcare INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Sequoia Healthcare Group LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Skbm LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Bradshaw, Jeffrey

Owner (parent company)

Bradshaw, Peter

Owner (parent company)

Elsner, Eric

Owner (parent company)

Kirkwood, Jared

Owner (parent company)

Orgill, Craig

Owner (parent company)

Parti, Rajesh

Owner (parent company)

Parti, Shruty

Owner (parent company)

Paxman, Marcus

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Rawe, ColtonManaging Control - Governing BodyAwcy LLCManagerDavis, JamesManagerDhaliwal, TanveerManagerRawe, ColtonManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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