Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (79% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Situated in Oakland, California, the House of Psalms is a distinguished assisted living community that provides a supportive environment tailored to the needs of seniors. With supervised services, including medication monitoring, dental resources, and legal assistance, they offer comprehensive care to residents. The community goes beyond typical amenities, taking care of housekeeping, laundry, and transportation arrangements for medical appointments, ensuring a seamless and worry-free long-term care experience.
This intimate community is characterized by its genuine, home-like environment, featuring a physician on call for consultations. Residents can enjoy a range of social events and planned activity programs, fostering a sense of community and engagement. The House of Psalms stands as a beacon for those seeking not just assisted living for seniors but a true residential assisted living experience that prioritizes warmth, care, and a genuine sense of home in the realm of senior living.
House of Psalms is legally operated by Gilead West Care Services Llc, and administered by Bamikole Ogundele.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Complaint visits
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better Rank #210 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Official inspections
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Complaint investigations
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 51 | 0 | 51 | 11,799 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,733 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,272 | 89 | 97% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,507 | 73 | 79% | 8.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 992 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 967 | 70 | 76% | 7.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 649 | 62 | 67% | 8.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 585 | 80 | 87% | 6.5 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 518 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 516 | 63 | 68% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 473 | 66 | 72% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 436 | 62 | 67% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 365 | 69 | 75% | 5.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 155 | 51 | 55% | 3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
20% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for House of Psalms from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (79% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to House of Psalms's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.28 miles to nearest hospital (Alameda Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Piedmont Gardens | NH AL IL MC | Oakland (Piedmont Avenue) | 321
Facility
321
CA AVG
103
Rank
#50 / 1657 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#749 / 1537 | -9% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#92 / 354 | +22% | +8% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#17 / 361 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#90 / 361 | - | 248 | - |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | Jana Gesinger | $35.4M
Facility
$35.4M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#30 / 355 | $17.3M
Facility
$17.3M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#15 / 355 | 49%
Facility
49%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#163 / 355 | 56096 | ||||
| Bellaken Garden | NH AL NC PC RC | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 58
Facility
58
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1102 / 1657 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1 / 1537 | +18% | 3.97
Facility
3.97
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#184 / 354 | -34% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#24 / 361 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#265 / 361 | - | 59 | A+ |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2092 | Bellaken Health Group, Inc | $13.5M
Facility
$13.5M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#204 / 355 | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#204 / 355 | 49.5%
Facility
49.5%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#158 / 355 | 555767 | ||||
| St. Paul’s Towers | NH AL HC IL MC | Oakland (Adams Point) | 320
Facility
320
CA AVG
103
Rank
#51 / 1657 |
74.7%
Facility
74.7%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#839 / 1537 | -12% | 4.65
Facility
4.65
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#69 / 354 | -12% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#40 / 361 | 6.7
Facility
6.7
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#320 / 361 | - | 239 | A |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2092 | Front Porch Communities And Services | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#38 / 355 | $9.6M
Facility
$9.6M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#111 / 355 | 160%
Facility
160%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#335 / 355 | 55156 | ||||
| House of Psalms | NH AL | Oakland (East Lake) | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1287 / 1657 |
82.6%
Facility
82.6%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#622 / 1537 | -2% | 3.96
Facility
3.96
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#184 / 354 | +106% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1401 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#47 / 361 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#265 / 361 | - | 19 | - |
94
Facility
94
CA AVG
57
Rank
#87 / 2092 | Daniel Daly | $13.5M
Facility
$13.5M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#220 / 355 | $6.4M
Facility
$6.4M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#177 / 355 | 47.6%
Facility
47.6%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#66 / 355 | 55175 | ||||
| Lake Park Senior Living | NH AL IL MC RC | Oakland (Downtown Oakland) | 275
Facility
275
CA AVG
103
Rank
#70 / 1657 |
47.3%
Facility
47.3%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1399 / 1537 | -44% | 3.99
Facility
3.99
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#184 / 354 | +17% | -5% | $40.2k
Facility
$40.2k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#298 / 362 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1051 / 1401 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#33 / 361 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#210 / 361 | 1 | 130 | - |
97
Facility
97
CA AVG
57
Rank
#29 / 2092 | Lake Merritt Senior Living LLC;Calson Care Oakland | $2.7M
Facility
$2.7M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#312 / 355 | $1.0M
Facility
$1.0M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#312 / 355 | 39.1%
Facility
39.1%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#97 / 355 | 555113 |
House of Psalms is located in Oakland, California.
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House of Psalms is in the East Lake neighborhood of Oakland.
The legal owner and operator of House of Psalms is Gilead West Care Services Llc.
House of Psalms has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
House of Psalms's occupancy is 83%.
Bamikole Ogundele is the administrator of House of Psalms.
House of Psalms has 23 beds.
House of Psalms has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.
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