Willow Pass Healthcare Center

    3318 Willow Pass Rd, Concord, CA, 94519
    2.3 · 33 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Neglectful, unsafe care; avoid facility

    I put my parent here and overall I cannot recommend it. Staffing and policies are dangerously inconsistent - medication was missed, call buttons ignored for 20-30 minutes, and admin delays/long holds left us without answers. Nursing care was spotty: great CNAs and some kind nurses/therapists, but also rude, untrained staff, ignored wound care, shared barrier cream/no new gloves, and patients with bedsores and hygiene problems. Safety concerns were real (exposed outlets, improper lifts, cockroaches reported) and a policy breakdown nearly cost my parent their life; COVID precautions were claimed but an outbreak still happened. The building and amenities are OK and some employees truly cared, but management excuses, broken policies, and medical neglect make this unsafe in my experience. Do not send a loved one here until leadership and clinical care are fixed.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.30 · 33 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.4
    • Staff

      2.6
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      2.8
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, caring CNAs noted in many reviews
    • Some nurses described as attentive and amazing
    • Specific staff praised for wound care (e.g., Missy)
    • On-site therapists (PT/OT) and daily therapy/post-acute care available
    • Frequent cleaning/sanitizing reported by some families
    • Some reviews describe bathrooms and facility as clean with no urine odor
    • Dining hall with three meals a day; coffee/tea available anytime
    • Amenities: cable TV, enclosed outdoor courtyard, rooms with large windows
    • Pet visiting space and pet visits allowed
    • Family visits allowed and mobility assistance (walker/wheelchair) accommodated
    • Kitchen staff described as helpful
    • Some families found administration/director open and responsive
    • Reasonably priced and accepts medical insurance for stays (per some reviews)
    • Some accounts of rapid treatment and proactive pandemic precautions
    • Bright, pleasant ambiance reported by some visitors

    Cons

    • Call button often ignored or very slow response
    • Long phone hold times and dropped calls when families call
    • Medication delays, meds withheld unless specifically requested
    • Nurses rushed, unhelpful, or said 'I don't know' when asked
    • Unsafe care practices reported (sharing barrier cream, not changing gloves)
    • Patients not changed or turned as required; pressure sores/bedsores reported
    • Staff reportedly not trained to use lifts; fall and handling safety concerns
    • Reports of stage 2 pressure ulcers and at least one death linked by a reviewer
    • COVID-19 outbreaks and infections despite precautions
    • Hygiene/cleanliness issues reported by some (dirty facility, cockroaches)
    • Exposed electrical outlets and other safety hazards noted
    • Negligible nursing care and chronic understaffing reported
    • Lost personal items (e.g., dentures) and administration inaction
    • Dishonesty, rude or biased administration and poor management response
    • Poor pain management and delays in pharmaceutical delivery
    • Inconsistent quality of care—highly variable between staff and shifts
    • Restricted visits during the pandemic caused family distress
    • Limited wireless/phone access inside facility impeding family contact
    • Parking difficulties (small lot and busy road)
    • Outdated facility in need of renovation despite some cleaning efforts
    • Bandage leakage or poor wound dressings creating messes
    • Translator/language problems despite some Spanish-friendly staff
    • Multiple serious allegations of neglect and mistreatment from families
    • Reports of staff being poorly trained or having poor attitudes
    • Frequent complaints that administration offers excuses or lies

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment is strongly mixed and highly polarized. Multiple reviewers praise specific caregivers (notably CNAs and some nurses), on-site therapy services, and basic amenities like dining, courtyard access, and pet visits. At the same time, numerous and repeated complaints describe serious safety, staffing, infection control, and management problems. The volume and severity of the negative reports (including pressure sores, alleged neglect, medication problems, and hygiene issues) produce a concerning pattern that contrasts sharply with the positive experiences described by other families.

    Care quality and clinical safety emerge as the primary theme of concern. Positive accounts emphasize compassionate bedside care, effective wound care by specific staff members, prompt physical and occupational therapy, and satisfactory post-acute care transitions for some residents. Conversely, many reviewers report slow or ignored call-button responses, long delays or failures in medication administration, nurses who are rushed or unhelpful on the phone, and unsafe clinical practices—examples include sharing topical products, failing to change gloves, inadequate lifting technique training, and failure to turn or change patients leading to pressure ulcers. There are multiple reports attributing serious harm to these failures, including stage 2 pressure sores and at least one reviewer’s claim of a fatal outcome linked to care lapses.

    Staffing, training, and consistency are recurring issues. Several families single out CNAs and some nurses as compassionate and attentive, and some reviewers found the director or administration responsive. Yet other reviews describe negligible nursing oversight, chronic understaffing, rude or dishonest management, lost personal items, and blatant inconsistencies between shifts and staff members. This variability suggests the facility may perform acceptably under certain staff configurations but fails dangerously at other times. Multiple reviewers also alleged poor training (for example, in lift use) and unprofessional behavior, producing a pattern of unpredictability in day-to-day care.

    Facility condition and infection control are also described inconsistently. Some families report clean bathrooms, routine sanitizing, no offensive odors, and a generally bright atmosphere, while others report dirty conditions, cockroaches, exposed electrical outlets, and outdated infrastructure that needs renovation. Pandemic response is similarly mixed: a few reviewers commend proactive precautions and rapid treatment, yet others report COVID outbreaks and restricted visits that harmed family contact. These conflicting observations indicate that cleanliness and infection control may vary by unit, timeframe, or staff practices rather than reflecting a uniform standard.

    Amenities, activities, and family access are mostly reported positively: the facility offers a dining hall with regular meals and beverages available, cable TV, enclosed outdoor spaces, large-window rooms, and a pet visiting area. Mobility assistance is permitted, and several reviewers appreciated the availability of PT/OT services. However, logistical issues—such as a small parking lot on a busy road, limited wireless/phone access inside the facility, and long phone hold times—created frustration and impaired family communication in multiple accounts.

    Communication and management transparency are frequent sources of tension. Some reviewers describe a director who is open and responsive, while others recount rude secretaries, biased management, lies, and administrative inaction even after months of complaints. Families report planning or making formal complaints (BBB or authorities) in response to unresolved issues. Language access is mixed: several reviews praise Spanish-speaking or friendly Spanish-language staff, but others report translator problems that impeded care or communication.

    In sum, the reviews present a split picture: the facility can and does provide compassionate, competent care for some residents—especially where CNAs, certain nurses, and therapy staff are engaged—while simultaneously demonstrating serious systemic failures in other cases, including medication errors/delays, poor hygiene and safety practices, understaffing, and inconsistent management responsiveness. The most prominent risks flagged by multiple reviewers are neglect leading to pressure sores, unsafe handling practices, medication lapses, and unreliable communication with families. Prospective residents and families should treat the facility’s performance as highly variable, ask targeted questions about staffing, infection control, medication protocols, lift training, and complaint resolution, check recent state inspection reports, and seek firsthand observation before committing. If placing a vulnerable person there, frequent monitoring and clear escalation pathways with the administration are advisable given the mixture of commendable staff and serious allegations of neglect and mismanagement.

    Location

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    About Willow Pass Healthcare Center

    Willow Pass Healthcare Center sits near the entrance on Willow Pass and has spaces meant to feel welcoming, with both private and semi-private rooms that stay clean and comfortable, so residents feel at home, and there's a well-kept courtyard with a gazebo and a secure patio where folks can relax outside, which is nice across all the seasons. The facility offers a full range of care, including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care for people with dementia, and rehabilitation services, so people can find the level of help they need, whether it's just some daily support, 24-hour skilled nursing, or help regaining independence and safety after a hospital stay. There's medication management, nutritional support, medical assistance, and personalized care made by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals; they're led by physicians who work with each resident, their family, and their doctor, making sure care plans really fit what people need. Social and recreational activities happen throughout the week, and programs aim to keep people engaged and connected, and staff wants the place to feel warm and compassionate, even if days are up and down. For those looking for other options beyond long-term stays, the center gives respite care and even offers home care services. Willow Pass Healthcare Center accepts Medicaid, and people considering moving in can tour the rooms, meet residents and staff, and see the common and outdoor areas, including that comfortable patio and gazebo that a lot of people find pleasant for sitting outside.

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