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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Nursing homes in Walnut Creek, CA

According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Walnut Creek has 6 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 4.2 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, above the 3.2-star California average. Methodology.

6
Certified homes
4.2 ★
Well above average for CA · California 3.2
3
Five-star homes
741
Certified beds

All 6 nursing homes in Walnut Creek, ranked

Ratings in Walnut Creek are best read against California and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full California directory or the national best-rated ranking.

Before you choose a nursing home in Walnut Creek

A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:

This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Walnut Creek, CA · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.