About La Casa Via Transitional Care CenterLa Casa Via Transitional Care Center is located at 1449 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA, reachable at (925) 939-5820. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 99.0 certified beds and serves an average of 78 residents per day. It is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare network (34 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1974-05-31. Notably, La Casa Via Transitional Care Center has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in CA.
#2250 of 14703 nationally – #312 of 1162 in California
Who Is This Facility Best For?
La Casa Via Transitional Care Center is a strong choice for families in the Walnut Creek, CA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightLa Casa Via Transitional Care Center currently provides 3 hours 53 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 52 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 37.6% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 53 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 34 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours28 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours52 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours6 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 43 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours45 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,988. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, La Casa Via Transitional Care Center ranks 2250th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 312th out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Walnut Creek, it ranks 3rd out of 6 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,669 nationally and RN hours rank #3,041 nationally (#186 in CA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
CA State Rank
Note
2022
4.03
#4,164 / 14,703
#591 / 1,162
Above average
2023
4.07
#3,759 / 14,703
#569 / 1,162
Above average
2024
3.67
#6,704 / 14,703
#998 / 1,162
Above average
2025
4.24
#3,271 / 14,703
#482 / 1,162
Top 25%
2026
3.88
#5,669 / 14,703
#965 / 1,162
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
CA State Rank
Note
2022
0.72
#4,891 / 14,703
#246 / 1,162
Above average
2023
0.60
#6,125 / 14,703
#296 / 1,162
Above average
2024
0.59
#6,429 / 14,703
#305 / 1,162
Above average
2025
0.79
#3,520 / 14,703
#170 / 1,162
Top 25%
2026
0.86
#3,041 / 14,703
#186 / 1,162
Top 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
La Casa Via Transitional Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1974-05-31. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (925) 939-5820 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
La Casa Via Transitional Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 83.5/100, placing it #2250 of 14703 facilities nationally and #312 of 1162 in California. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at La Casa Via Transitional Care Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 53 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 52 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 28 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 34 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 43 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 37.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,988. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 51.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, La Casa Via Transitional Care Center ranks 2250th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 312th out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Walnut Creek, it ranks 3rd out of 6 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,669 nationally and RN hours rank #3,041 nationally (#186 in CA). Our composite quality score of 83.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Walnut Creek, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/california/walnut-creek/
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