Bellaken Garden

Nursing Home
Overview of Bellaken Garden
Bellaken Garden is a skilled nursing facility in Oakland, California. It offers rehabilitation services, short-term respite care, and long-term nursing care. The facility is dedicated to providing high-quality medical care and clear communication with patients and their families.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
California average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
California average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
California average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
California average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 58m per day

This home provides 6% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

California average: 4h 13m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 58

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the California average
Occupancy rate 89.1%
Residents per day (avg) 59
Occupancy rate
89.1%
Residents per day (avg)
59

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Private pay

7% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 16 years

Medicaid

31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$15.3M
Profit
$742.0K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$15,327,826.00
Profit
$742,004.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.0M
39.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.5M
Total costs $14.6M
Bed community size
58-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
License Date
February 24, 2000

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 555767
County: ALAMEDA

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: BELLAKEN HEALTH GROUP,INC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Term Rehabilitation Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Restorative Nursing Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Assisted Living

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.

4 visits

Breakdown by visit type

0 total complaint visits

0 other visits Info Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.

1 complaint

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Compare Nursing Homes around Oakland

The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
Bellaken Garden
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

CA 94601
121
No
-
-
BELLAKEN HEALTH GROUP, INC.
89.1%
$14,872,664.00
$6,044,443.00
40.6%
59.40
5/5
3.9652
5/5
2/5
4/5
-
16
-17%
-6%
+5%
-
Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Oakland
48
No
A
57
CHUA, ANDREW
85.2%
$11,265,878.00
$4,425,682.00
39.3%
42.50
4/5
4.2942
4/5
4/5
4/5
1
21
-44%
+2%
+1%
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Dimond Care
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

CA 94602
30
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
East Bay Longevity Assisted Living
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

CA 94607
49
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Lakeshore Residential Care
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

CA 94606
38
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Places of interest near Bellaken Garden

Address 3.8 miles from city center

Address OAKLAND, CA 94601

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

99
Total Staff
66
Employees
33
Contractors
30,312
Total Hours (Quarter)
44
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse77.2 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse258 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant328.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
66 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
22 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.5%
of total hours from contractors
2,272 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 16 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3203213,59691100%8.3
Physical Therapist9094,26491100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse916254,04991100%8
Registered Nurse6172,62591100%7.2
Medication Aide/Technician2021,01691100%8
Other Dietary Services Staff2027868189%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0447497279%6.7
Occupational Therapy Aide1125736369%7.4
Administrator1015576369%8.8
Dietitian1015066268%8.2
Mental Health Service Worker1014286268%6.9
Speech Language Pathologist0333677279%3.9
Nurse Practitioner1013564448%8.1
Qualified Social Worker0331822426%4.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331296066%1.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist011951820%5.3
Medical Director011241314%1.8
Occupational Therapist1011322%6.3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations 16
Citations per inspection
5.33

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations More info California average: 0.4

0 serious citations More info California average: 1

16 moderate citations More info California average: 47.2

0 minor citations More info California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 14, 2023
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 14, 2023
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 14, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
61 Total Residents
Medicare 8 (13.1%)
Medicaid 44 (72.1%)
Private Pay/Other 9 (14.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.2
6% better than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 11.1
In line with California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.2%
19% worse than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.7%
6% worse than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 7.3%
35% better than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.2%
35% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
21% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.0%
53% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.0%
71% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.4%
203% worse than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
7% better than California average

California average: 93.2%

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).

Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

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

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

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

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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