ALM's inspection grade is 97 / 100, an A+ — 13 points above the California average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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ALM's inspection grade is 97 / 100, an A+ — 13 points above the California average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Bellaken Garden in Oakland, California, provides skilled nursing services, assisted living support, palliative care, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living assists residents with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management. Palliative services concentrate on comfort management, while short-term rehabilitation therapy and respite stays assist individuals recovering after hospital stays or giving primary family caregivers temporary relief.
Bellaken Health Group operates the 58-bed community alongside administrator Belinda Leung. Recorded nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 8 minutes of direct care per resident each day. Everyday financial options include Medicare for qualifying short-term rehab, Medicaid for longer stays, and private payment. Featuring a 95 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood ranks as a walker’s paradise, allowing non-driving residents to run daily errands without needing a vehicle.
Individuals evaluating care options in Oakland can reach out to Bellaken Garden to inquire about room availability, tour the building, or review admission details.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
This nursing home is ranked 141st out of 290 nursing homes we track in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 8mStandout metric: Certified nursing assistant is +6% above California average
5 of 6 metrics below California average
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 8 total: 7 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.
8 staff · 6.9-hour shifts
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 19 total: 8 of the facility's own employees and 11 agency contractors.
19 staff · 8-hour shifts
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 75 total: 35 of the facility's own employees and 40 agency contractors.
75 staff · 8.1-hour shifts
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. All 9 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
9 staff · 8-hour shifts
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
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68 employees · 67 contractors · 44 on an average day
135 total staff / 61 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
2.21 : 1
↑ 24% · CA 1.79This facility: 2.21 staff per resident, 24% above the California average of 1.79 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
135 staff ÷ 61 residents
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Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.7 h
≈ 0% · CA 7.7 hThis facility: 7.7 h, level with the California average of 7.7 h (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
31,085 staff hours this quarter
See full California ranking →89.8% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
California average: 95.3% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (40), Licensed Practical Nurse (11), Respiratory Therapy Technician (4), Qualified Social Worker (3), Speech Language Pathologist (2), Physical Therapy Assistant (2), Registered Nurse (1), Occupational Therapy Aide (1), Physical Therapy Aide (1), Medical Director (1), Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
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Rank #286 / 341Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 286th out of 341 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #100 / 198Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 100th out of 198 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Rank #13 / 344Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 13th out of 344 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Rank #1 / 299Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 299 nursing homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 299. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Based on 58 residents and 58 beds. Source: state inspection report (Feb 2026)
Higher than the California average: 82.2%
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
Bellaken Garden is legally operated by Bellaken Health Group, Inc, and administered by Belinda Leung.
13 points above the California average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100)
Category breakdown
31 severity-weighted points (17 citations) · 3× lower than the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 96)
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
23 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 25)
100% corrected
17 of 17 citations corrected Latest inspection: Apr 16, 2026 · 1 citation (Environmental, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 5 of 17 citations · 7 categories in total
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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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 · Data as of Aug 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the California average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
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Significantly above average
↑ 18% · CA 4.2This facility: 5.0, 18% above the CA average of 4.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
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Significantly above average
↑ 42% · CA 3.5This facility: 5.0, 42% above the CA average of 3.5 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
5.8
Score · lower is better
↓ 2% · CA 5.9This facility: 5.8, 2% below the CA average of 5.9 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
9.0
Score · lower is better
↓ 11% · CA 10.0This facility: 9.0, 11% below the CA average of 10.0 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 8 better, 3 worse, 2 near CA average
8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 worse, 3 compared with US only
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.9%
↑ 56% · CA 10.2This facility: 15.9, 56% above the CA average of 10.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.3%
↓ 26% · CA 9.8This facility: 7.3, 26% below the CA average of 9.8 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
3.7%
↓ 64% · CA 10.2This facility: 3.7, 64% below the CA average of 10.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
↑ 70% · CA 1.2This facility: 2.1, 70% above the CA average of 1.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
↓ 39% · CA 1.6This facility: 1.0, 39% below the CA average of 1.6 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.5%
↓ 64% · CA 4.3This facility: 1.5, 64% below the CA average of 4.3 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.1%
↓ 22% · CA 4.0This facility: 3.1, 22% below the CA average of 4.0 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
↓ 100% · CA 7.3This facility: 0.0, 100% below the CA average of 7.3 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.2%
↓ 74% · CA 12.0This facility: 3.2, 74% below the CA average of 12.0 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 1% · CA 98.6This facility: 100.0, 1% above the CA average of 98.6 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 2% · CA 98.2This facility: 100.0, 2% above the CA average of 98.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.33
↓ 41% · CA 2.25This facility: 1.33, 41% below the CA average of 2.25 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.89
↑ 19% · CA 1.59This facility: 1.89, 19% above the CA average of 1.59 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
46.7%
↓ 13% · US 53.7This facility: 46.7, 13% below the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
40.3%
↓ 20% · US 50.6This facility: 40.3, 20% below the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
↓ 100% · US 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
↑ 26% · CA 1.5This facility: 1.8, 26% above the CA average of 1.5 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 6% · CA 94.4This facility: 100.0, 6% above the CA average of 94.4 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 7% · CA 93.2This facility: 100.0, 7% above the CA average of 93.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
11.6%
↓ 50% · CA 23.2This facility: 11.6, 50% below the CA average of 23.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.8%
↓ 57% · CA 11.2This facility: 4.8, 57% below the CA average of 11.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
15% of new residents, often for short stays.
35% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents
61Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Bellaken Garden from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #196 / 288Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 196th out of 288 nursing homes we track in California. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #127 / 288Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 127th out of 288 nursing homes we track in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 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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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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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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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: 61.4% 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
161
Rank
#306 / 341 | B+ |
95.8%
Facility
95.8%
CA AVG
82.2%
Rank
#40 / 299 | +17% | 4.01
Facility
4.01
CA AVG
4.31
Rank
#154 / 290 | -57% | -7% | $7.4k
Facility
$7.4k
CA AVG
$60.5k
Rank
#188 / 295 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
49.9
Rank
#41 / 293 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CA AVG
4.7
Rank
#209 / 293 | - | 46 | A |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
60
Rank
#211 / 344 | Andrew Chua | $12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$17.3M
Rank
#199 / 288 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#250 / 288 | 44.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
44.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
61.4%
Rank
#253 / 288 | 555570 | ||||
| Bellaken Garden | NH AL PC RC SNF | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 58
Facility
58
CA AVG
161
Rank
#286 / 341 | A+ |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
82.2%
Rank
#1 / 299 | +22% | 4.14
Facility
4.14
CA AVG
4.31
Rank
#141 / 290 | -34% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$60.5k
Rank
#1 / 295 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
49.9
Rank
#21 / 293 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
CA AVG
4.7
Rank
#153 / 293 | - | 58 | A+ |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
60
Rank
#13 / 344 | Bellaken Health Group, Inc | $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$17.3M
Rank
#179 / 288 | $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#196 / 288 | 55.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
55.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
61.4%
Rank
#127 / 288 | 555767 | ||||
| Piedmont Gardens | NH AL IL MC SNF | Oakland | 321
Facility
321
CA AVG
161
Rank
#40 / 341 | ? |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
CA AVG
82.2%
Rank
#209 / 299 | -6% | 4.88
Facility
4.88
CA AVG
4.31
Rank
#53 / 290 | +22% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$60.5k
Rank
#1 / 295 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
49.9
Rank
#5 / 293 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
CA AVG
4.7
Rank
#112 / 293 | - | 248 | - |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
60
Rank
#1 / 344 | Humangood & Humangood Norcal | $37.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$37.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$17.3M
Rank
#11 / 288 | $18.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$18.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#13 / 288 | 50.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
50.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
61.4%
Rank
#195 / 288 | 056096 | ||||
| St. Paul’s Towers | NH AL HOS IL MC SNF | Oakland (Adams Point) | 320
Facility
320
CA AVG
161
Rank
#41 / 341 | ? |
74.7%
Facility
74.7%
CA AVG
82.2%
Rank
#223 / 299 | -9% | 4.39
Facility
4.39
CA AVG
4.31
Rank
#104 / 290 | -12% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$60.5k
Rank
#1 / 295 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
49.9
Rank
#34 / 293 | 6.7
Facility
6.7
CA AVG
4.7
Rank
#256 / 293 | - | 239 | A |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
60
Rank
#6 / 344 | Front Porch Communities And Services | $6.1MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$6.1MFiscal year ending 03/2025
CA AVG
$17.3M
Rank
#281 / 288 | $10.9MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$10.9MFiscal year ending 03/2025
CA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#98 / 288 | 180.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
180.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
CA AVG
61.4%
Rank
#6 / 288 | 055156 | ||||
| Mercy Retirement and Care Center | NH AL MC SNF | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 160
Facility
160
CA AVG
161
Rank
#96 / 341 | ? |
31.9%
Facility
31.9%
CA AVG
82.2%
Rank
#297 / 299 | -61% | 4.71
Facility
4.71
CA AVG
4.31
Rank
#67 / 290 | -44% | +9% | $16.7k
Facility
$16.7k
CA AVG
$60.5k
Rank
#213 / 295 | 29
Facility
29
CA AVG
49.9
Rank
#91 / 293 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
CA AVG
4.7
Rank
#62 / 293 | 3 | 51 | - |
92
Facility
92
CA AVG
60
Rank
#23 / 344 | Mercy Ret & Care Ctr And Elder Care Alliance | $11.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$11.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
CA AVG
$17.3M
Rank
#215 / 288 | $12.3MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$12.3MFiscal year ending 06/2025
CA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#66 / 288 | 107.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
107.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
CA AVG
61.4%
Rank
#18 / 288 | 555189 |
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Bellaken Garden is located in OAKLAND, California.
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Bellaken Garden is in the Saint Elizabeth neighborhood of OAKLAND.
The team at Bellaken Garden speaks Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Toisanese, and Vietnamese.
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.
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