The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited February 2020 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
CANYON CREEK POST-ACUTE
CASTRO VALLEY, CA · Medicare-certified · 70 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
CANYON CREEK POST-ACUTE in Castro Valley has a 4-star overall rating, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 2 stars for quality measures. It reported 4.29 nursing hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, with no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2909 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2909.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.78
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 2.52
- Weekend nursing
- 3.87
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.1%6.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%2.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.6%6.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.7%4.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.6%17.9%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.6%20.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8%2.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%98.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to fully assess a resident promptly on admission and then keep that assessment updated regularly. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 636 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to update each resident’s assessment at least every three months. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 638 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $2,098 in total fines.
- $2,098
Federal fine
Jun 26, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · 31 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 65.8 residents on an average day (94% of 70 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.