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Higher than the California average: 72.8%Dimond Care is legally operated by Dimond Care, Llc, and administrated by John F. Blain.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #688 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 688th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.2 | 2 | This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1 | 3.3 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 70% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 6 | 16 | This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th 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. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 14 | This facility has 93% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 93% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.2 | 2.8 | This facility has 93% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 93% better |
3.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to Dimond Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Dimond Care is located in OAKLAND, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Lake Park Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Oakland (Downtown Oakland) | 275
Facility
275
CA AVG
103
Rank
#70 / 1657 | Yes |
97
Facility
97
CA AVG
57
Rank
#29 / 2092 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1051 / 1401 | 2 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1314 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1210 / 1487 |
47.3%
Facility
47.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1277 / 1368 | Lake Merritt Senior Living LLC;Calson Care Oakland |
| The Point at Rockridge Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Oakland (Rockridge) | 186
Facility
186
CA AVG
103
Rank
#191 / 1657 | No |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2092 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1401 | 5 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1162 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
61.3%
Facility
61.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1079 / 1368 | Ag-Acp Rockridge Trs LLC;Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLC |
| Merrill Gardens at Rockridge |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Oakland (Shafter) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#343 / 1657 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2092 | 74
Facility
74
CA AVG
81
Rank
#998 / 1401 | 5 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1024 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#886 / 1487 |
89.3%
Facility
89.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#298 / 1368 | Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC;Merrill Gardens LLC |
| Ivy Park at Oakland Hills |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Oakland (Crestmont) | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
103
Rank
#698 / 1657 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1896 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 1 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#762 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1391 / 1487 |
92.0%
Facility
92.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#237 / 1368 | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC |
| Dimond Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Oakland (Upper Dimond) | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1267 / 1657 | No |
91
Facility
91
CA AVG
57
Rank
#155 / 2092 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#688 / 1401 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | - | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#353 / 1487 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#276 / 1368 | Dimond Care, LLC |
Dimond Care is in the Upper Dimond neighborhood of OAKLAND.
Dimond Care has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Dimond Care's occupancy is 90%.
John F. Blain is the administrator of Dimond Care.
Dimond Care has 30 beds.
Dimond Care has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 12 photos of Dimond Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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