Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Belinda Leung serves as the administrator for Bellaken Garden, an established 58-bed nursing home run by Bellaken Health Group, Inc., on 26th Avenue in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. The building has been open for 26 years and is full. Resident stays average 325 days, showing that the daily operation handles a mix of permanent long-term care and temporary rehab for people transitioning back home after a hospital stay. To clear care bills, the front office accepts private funds, Medicare, and Medicaid.
The facility sits in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with a walk score of 95 out of 100, so visiting relatives can run quick errands on foot or take local public transit. Inside the building, residents receive an average of 3 hours and 58 minutes of hands-on attention every day. This direct care is split among a 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants who focus on short-term physical therapy and structured restorative care programs.
Government health inspectors keep tabs on the property through routine compliance audits to make sure clinical staffing and building safety stay up to code.
Prospective residents can call the main office to see how the waiting list works for incoming patients, ask about the admissions process, or coordinate a good afternoon to walk through the therapy areas.
Bellaken Garden is legally operated by Bellaken Health Group, Inc, and administered by Belinda Leung.
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 inspections
| 8 | 16 | This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer |
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Complaint visits
| 2 | 13 | 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. |
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Other visits
| 1 | 7 | This facility has had 86% fewer other visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 1 | 14 | This facility has 93% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 93% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0.3 | 3.5 | This facility has 91% fewer complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.5).↓ 91% better |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
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.
All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.
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.
Total hours from contractors
3,166 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 40 | 75 | 14,191 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 4,321 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 11 | 19 | 3,915 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2,662 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 951 | 89 | 97% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 763 | 80 | 87% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 600 | 68 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 558 | 66 | 72% | 8.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 552 | 72 | 78% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 514 | 61 | 66% | 8.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 462 | 66 | 72% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 396 | 69 | 75% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 355 | 48 | 52% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 328 | 69 | 75% | 4.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 256 | 37 | 40% | 6.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 232 | 44 | 48% | 5.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1% | 4.5 |
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.
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
7% of new residents, often for short stays.
31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Bellaken Garden from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to Bellaken Garden's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The California average is: 61.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Oakland | 48
Facility
48
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,158 / 1,645 |
95.8%
Facility
95.8%
CA AVG
75.9
Rank
#196 / 1,452 | +26% | 4.01
Facility
4.01
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#151 / 288 | -57% | -5% | $7.4k
Facility
$7.4k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#181 / 293 | - | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#37 / 290 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#216 / 290 | - | 46 | A | 57 | Andrew Chua | $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#180 / 259 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#216 / 259 | 47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.2%
Rank
#219 / 259 | 555570 | ||||
| Piedmont Gardens | NH AL IL MC SNF | Oakland | 321
Facility
321
CA AVG
103
Rank
#50 / 1,645 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
CA AVG
75.9
Rank
#735 / 1,452 | +2% | 4.88
Facility
4.88
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#48 / 288 | +22% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 293 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#213 / 1,474 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#13 / 290 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#75 / 290 | - | 248 | - |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
59
Rank
#2 / 2,057 | Jana Gesinger | $35.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$35.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#5 / 259 | $17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#15 / 259 | 49%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.2%
Rank
#204 / 259 | 56096 | ||||
| St. Paul’s Towers | NH AL HOS IL MC SNF | Oakland (Adams Point) | 320
Facility
320
CA AVG
103
Rank
#51 / 1,645 |
74.7%
Facility
74.7%
CA AVG
75.9
Rank
#819 / 1,452 | -2% | 4.39
Facility
4.39
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#98 / 288 | -12% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 293 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#562 / 1,474 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#33 / 290 | 6.7
Facility
6.7
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#260 / 290 | - | 239 | A |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
59
Rank
#43 / 2,057 | Front Porch Communities And Services | $6.0MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#248 / 259 | $9.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$9.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#93 / 259 | 160%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
160%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG
61.2%
Rank
#6 / 259 | 55156 | ||||
| Bellaken Garden | NH AL PC RC SNF | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 58
Facility
58
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,094 / 1,645 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
75.9
Rank
#1 / 1,452 | +32% | 4.14
Facility
4.14
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#138 / 288 | -34% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 293 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#124 / 1,474 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#20 / 290 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#216 / 290 | - | 58 | A+ |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
59
Rank
#66 / 2,057 | Bellaken Health Group, Inc | $13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#137 / 259 | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#170 / 259 | 49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.2%
Rank
#189 / 259 | 555767 | ||||
| Mercy Retirement and Care Center | NH AL MC SNF | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 160
Facility
160
CA AVG
103
Rank
#287 / 1,645 |
31.9%
Facility
31.9%
CA AVG
75.9
Rank
#1,440 / 1,452 | -58% | 4.71
Facility
4.71
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#62 / 288 | -44% | +11% | $47.4k
Facility
$47.4k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#250 / 293 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#698 / 1,474 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#83 / 290 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#96 / 290 | 3 | 51 | - |
92
Facility
92
CA AVG
59
Rank
#137 / 2,057 | Elder Care Alliance | $12.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$12.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#152 / 259 | $11.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#57 / 259 | 90%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
90%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
CA AVG
61.2%
Rank
#19 / 259 | 555189 |
Bellaken Garden is located in OAKLAND, California.
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Bellaken Garden is in the Saint Elizabeth neighborhood of OAKLAND.
Bellaken Garden is legally operated by Bellaken Health Group, Inc, and administered by Belinda Leung.
Bellaken Garden has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Bellaken Garden's occupancy is 100%.
Bellaken Garden has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Bellaken Garden has a no-pet policy.
Bellaken Garden is registered as a for-profit in CA.
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