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Tampico Terrace Care Center in Walnut Creek, CA

Tampico Terrace Care Center is a nursing home community in Walnut Creek, CA.

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Tampico Terrace Care Center in Walnut Creek, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a sofa, dining table, and sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor area.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a sofa, table, and wood flooring, featuring a sliding door leading outside.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and warm decor.

  • Building

    A modern building entrance surrounded by well-maintained gardens and plants.

  • Trees

    A sunny outdoor space with a bocce court, patio seating and green umbrellas surrounded by trees.

  • Landscaping

    A modern outdoor patio area with green umbrellas, chairs, and a putting green in a sunny garden setting.

  • Garden

    An outdoor patio with a giant chess set, surrounded by lush garden greenery and furniture under a sunny sky.

  • Outdoor

    A sunny outdoor area with a bocce court and patio furniture, surrounded by greenery.

130 Tampico, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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3.9 from 57 reviews
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Overall Review of Tampico Terrace Care Center

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff care feels attentive

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind, responsive, and professional.

A large share of reviewers say the staff treated them or their loved ones with patience and respect, including during rehab and recovery. Multiple mentions call out nurses, CNAs, and therapists as supportive, helpful, and willing to answer questions. Even some mixed reviews frame the care team as doing a lot with heavy workloads, while criticism is more about consistency and services rather than basic professionalism.

common 17 reviews mention this

Therapy supports functional progress

Physical and occupational therapy is repeatedly tied to improvements during short-term rehab.

Several residents describe meaningful progress, like moving from limited mobility to standing, transferring, or walking with less pain, with PT and OT playing a central role. Reviewers also mention therapists encouraging them through exercises and goals tied to going home safely. A few critical reviews still acknowledge rehab structure, but question how much therapy happens or whether therapy teams follow through with communication.

common 12 reviews mention this

Food quality is a mixed point

Dining draws both praise and complaints, with concerns often centered on diet and meal taste.

Some reviewers say meals were enjoyable or looked good, and that dietary needs like diabetes were being considered. Others describe meals that did not match expectations, including a diabetic breakfast described as too carb-heavy and repeated concerns about how much was actually served. Even positive comments sometimes include a caveat that food could be better, suggesting overall satisfaction varies by stay and dietary situation.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Room sharing and space feel tight

Several reviewers say room capacity and layout limit comfort.

Multiple comments mention triple occupancy or shared spaces that felt cramped, including limited room for a chair and bed setup. Some reviewers also describe room changes during a stay, and at least one account ties room placement to isolation-related restrictions. While a few people overall describe the facility positively, these room-layout concerns come up often enough to stand out as a practical limitation for daily living.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Response times can lag

Some families report delayed responses when help was needed.

A recurring complaint is that staff do not always respond quickly to calls or requests, with at least one reviewer describing waits of hours. Other accounts describe difficulty getting specific teams to return calls, even when requests were made. A few reviews also qualify response times, noting that the staff are busy but that wait periods still occur, making responsiveness inconsistent for some residents.

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Features

Housing

  • 128 resident community capacity 128 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Metropolitan Oakland International (16 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (16 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Walnut Creek, California offers a diverse range of amenities that cater to seniors looking for a vibrant and convenient lifestyle. With several parks nearby, including the Heather Farm All Abilities Playground and dog park, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The abundance of cafes and restaurants in the area provide a variety of dining options to suit different tastes. Access to quality healthcare is also readily available with several physicians and hospitals located within a short distance. Transportation options such as BART stations make it easy to get around the area without depending on a car. Additionally, entertainment options like theaters and pharmacies are conveniently located nearby, providing everything you need within close proximity. Overall, this neighborhood in Walnut Creek provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking to enjoy their golden years in a comfortable and engaging community.

Parks

  • Heather Farm All Abilities Playground (0.6 miles)
  • Heather Farm Park (0.7 miles)
  • Heather Farm Dog Park (0.9 miles)
  • Civic Park (1 miles)
  • Arbolado Park (2.5 miles)
  • Rudgear Park (2.5 miles)
  • Livorna Park (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Bondadoso Coffee & Tea Collective Add to Favorites (1 miles)
  • Marketplace Cafe (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Philz Coffee (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (4.2 miles)
  • Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar (4.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Ford Lloyd C MD (1 miles)
  • Derek Jue (1.1 miles)
  • Golden State Dermatology (1.1 miles)
  • Michael Y Chang, DO (1.5 miles)
  • Ipm Medical Group (1.6 miles)
  • Muir Orthopaedic Specialists - Redwood (1.7 miles)
  • Muir Orthopedic Specialists (1.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (1.1 miles)
  • True Food Kitchen (1.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • Gott’s Roadside (1.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.5 miles)
  • Rocco's Ristorante & Pizzeria (1.9 miles)
  • Jack's Restaurant & Bar (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Walnut Creek BART Station (1.3 miles)
  • Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre BART Station (1.4 miles)
  • U-Haul of Concord (3.4 miles)
  • North Concord/Martinez BART Station (6.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Walnut Creek 14 and XD (1.3 miles)
  • Century 16 Downtown Pleasant Hill and XD (2.5 miles)
  • Solano Drive In (6.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center (1.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Queen of All Saints (4.9 miles)

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