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Dimond Care LLC is a 6-bed assisted living community in Oakland, California, operated by Dimond Care LLC under administrator John F. Blain. Licensed in Alameda County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since 2011, the small residential-scale home has operated for 20 years in Oakland’s Foothill neighborhood, with 15 full-time staff members serving a maximum of six residents.
The community’s care services extend beyond standard assisted living to include Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis care, diabetes management, and podiatric care. Three home-cooked meals are prepared daily with attention to individual dietary needs and special diets.
Inspected under California’s assisted living residence standards, Dimond Care has recorded zero citations across four official inspections since 2022, earning a score of 90 out of 100 against a California benchmark of 76. The only findings in the most recent inspection were two minor deficiencies, a screen repair and a complaint poster size, with no enforcement actions or harm-level citations in the record through December 2025.
Programming includes weekly art workshops, cooking classes, music sessions, and vegetable garden tending alongside recurring social activities.
Dimond Care LLC suits older adults in Alameda County seeking small-scale, home-style assisted living with specialized clinical care in Oakland.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Dimond Care LLC is legally operated by Dimond Care Llc, and administrated by John F. Blain.
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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.
14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
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.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% 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.
| 4 | 16 | This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better |
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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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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5.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to Dimond Care LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| El Cerrito Royale |
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. | El Cerrito | 145
Facility
145
CA AVG
103
Rank
#389 / 1658 | No |
86
Facility
86
CA AVG
57
Rank
#267 / 2093 | 5 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#719 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#287 / 1486 |
68.3%
Facility
68.3%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#838 / 1249 | Berg Senior Services, LLC. | Suite / 1 Bed |
| Landmark Villa |
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. | Hayward | 140
Facility
140
CA AVG
103
Rank
#420 / 1658 | No |
60
Facility
60
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1051 / 2093 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#531 / 1486 |
52.9%
Facility
52.9%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1107 / 1249 | Hcrc, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / Shared Rooms |
| Marymount Villa |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. | San Leandro (Old San Leandro) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#727 / 1658 | No |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2093 | 4 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1289 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1486 |
94.9%
Facility
94.9%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#177 / 1249 | Marymount Villa, LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Blossom Garden Senior Home |
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. | Hayward | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1325 / 1658 | No |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1089 / 2093 | 5 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#531 / 1486 |
77.8%
Facility
77.8%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#615 / 1249 | Blossom Garden Senior Home, LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Dimond Care LLC |
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. | Oakland (Foothill) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1331 / 1658 | No |
87
Facility
87
CA AVG
57
Rank
#249 / 2093 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#353 / 1486 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#865 / 1249 | Dimond Care LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Dimond Care LLC is in the Foothill neighborhood of Oakland.
Dimond Care LLC has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Dimond Care LLC's occupancy is 67%.
John F. Blain is the administrator of Dimond Care LLC.
Dimond Care LLC has 6 beds.
Dimond Care LLC has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.
Yes — there are 13 photos of Dimond Care LLC in the photo gallery on this page.
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