Dimond Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Oakland, CA

Dimond Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Oakland, CA

Overview of Dimond Care

Diamond Care Inc. is a senior care service located in French Camp, CA. It aims to enable adults and seniors to age safely and comfortably in their place of choice. The facility provides a range of support services tailored to meet the needs of its residents.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
27
Bed community size
30-bed community Rank #1256 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1256th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
20 years in operation Rank #390 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 390th out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 91 / 100 Rank #155 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
90%
Rank #342 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 342nd out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
27 / 30
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Awards

Worldwide Who’s Who of Executives
Professionals & Entrepreneurs, 2014
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, 2022

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceSeptember 21, 2006
CountyAlameda
License Number394700011
RCFE Number392700721
State License TypesRCFE 392700721, HCO 394700011
CertificationsCalifornia Green Business Program Certification, 2019

Ownership & Operating Entity

Dimond Care is legally operated by Dimond Care, LLC, and administered by John F. Blain.

Owner NameDimond Care, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Staff Details

Total Employees
15
Full-Time Employees
15

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center

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Inspection History

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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per inspection (75% below)
• Total complaints (93% below)
• Complaints per year (93% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 612 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 50% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 33 This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #898 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 898th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.04 This facility has 75% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 616 This facility has had 63% fewer total inspections than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 63% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 213 This facility has had 85% fewer complaint visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer Rank #325 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 325th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 114 This facility has 93% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 93% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.22.8 This facility has 93% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 93% better

Places of interest near Dimond Care

Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to Dimond Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Oakland

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Piedmont Gardens
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Oakland
321
Facility 321
CA AVG 103
Rank #50 / 1,645
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 58
Rank #2 / 2,057
20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,507
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #735 / 1,452
-Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Paul’s Towers
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Oakland (Adams Point)
320
Facility 320
CA AVG 103
Rank #51 / 1,645
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 58
Rank #43 / 2,057
18
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 13
Rank #39 / 1,507
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #819 / 1,452
AFront Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
East Bay Assisted Living
AL
Oakland (Lynn)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,012 / 1,645
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 58
Rank #597 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #454 / 1,507
51.5%
Facility 51.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,293 / 1,452
A+East Bay Assisted Living LLC-
Dimond Care
AL
MC
RESC
Oakland (Upper Dimond)
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,256 / 1,645
No
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 58
Rank #155 / 2,057
6
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #390 / 1,507
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #342 / 1,452
-Dimond Care, LLC-
Dimond Care LLC
AL
MC
RESC
Oakland (Foothill)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 58
Rank #249 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #390 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
-Dimond Care LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Dimond Care is located in OAKLAND, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dimond Care

What neighborhood is Dimond Care in?

Dimond Care is in the Upper Dimond neighborhood of OAKLAND.

Is Dimond Care in a walkable area?

Dimond Care has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Dimond Care?

Dimond Care's occupancy is 90%.

How long has Dimond Care been in business?

Dimond Care has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Dimond Care?

No, Dimond Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Dimond Care?

John F. Blain is the administrator of Dimond Care.

How many beds does Dimond Care have?

Dimond Care has 30 beds.

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