House of Psalms
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Oakland, CA
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House of Psalms

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Oakland, CA
CMS overall rating Info 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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House of Psalms accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of House of Psalms

Situated in Oakland, California, the House of Psalms is a distinguished assisted living community that provides a supportive environment tailored to the needs of seniors. With supervised services, including medication monitoring, dental resources, and legal assistance, they offer comprehensive care to residents. The community goes beyond typical amenities, taking care of housekeeping, laundry, and transportation arrangements for medical appointments, ensuring a seamless and worry-free long-term care experience.
This intimate community is characterized by its genuine, home-like environment, featuring a physician on call for consultations. Residents can enjoy a range of social events and planned activity programs, fostering a sense of community and engagement. The House of Psalms stands as a beacon for those seeking not just assisted living for seniors but a true residential assisted living experience that prioritizes warmth, care, and a genuine sense of home in the realm of senior living.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 58.8% Above CA avg. ▲ 58.8% Above CA avg.CA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 43.0% Above CA avg. ▲ 43.0% Above CA avg.CA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 27.5% Above CA avg. ▲ 27.5% Above CA avg.CA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 22.4% Above CA avg. ▲ 22.4% Above CA avg.CA average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to California state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 184th out of 354 homes 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.
3h 58m per day
Rank #184 / 354Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th out of 354 homes in California. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 354 California facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility California avg (4h 13m per day)
vs California avg
-6%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +153% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 1h 25m per day ▲ 109% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 44m per day ▼ 39% State avg: 1h 12m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 2h 18m per day ▼ 13% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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. 3h 43m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 6m per day ■ Avg State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 1h 19m per day ▲ 153% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
75 days
Bed community size
23-bed community Rank #1287 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1287th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #1391 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1391st out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 94 / 100 Rank #87 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #622 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 622nd out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
19 / 23
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 28, 2024
CountyAlameda
License Number015601466

Ownership & Operating Entity

House of Psalms is legally operated by Gilead West Care Services Llc, and administered by Bamikole Ogundele.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesDaily activities including gardening, art therapy, music and games.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree delicious and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks a day.

Contact House of Psalms

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.

Inspection Score Info 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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.

14 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Rank #108 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 108th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 14 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection November 21, 2025

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 516 This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 113 This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better Rank #210 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 37 This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 110 This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The August 19, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed all safety equipment and emergency plans were current and compliant.
  • The November 21, 2025 complaint investigation found no evidence of staff neglect or medication errors, and all allegations were unsubstantiated.
  • Licensing inspections in August 2024 showed readiness for operation with no issues in safety, environment, or regulatory knowledge.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019
Total health inspections 4

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations
21 Rank #47 / 361Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 361 homes in California. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 361 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection
5.25 Rank #265 / 361Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 265th out of 361 homes in California. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 361 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 4.65


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

20 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious health citations
0
100% better than California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations California average: 0.4

0 serious citations California average: 1

21 moderate citations California average: 47.2

0 minor citations California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 7 years)
Environmental moderate citation Nov 01, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 01, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Nov 01, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 01, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 115
Employees 115
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 2.17 : 1
20% more staff per resident than California average
California average ratio: 1.81 : 1 California average ratio: 1.81 : 1See full California ranking
Avg staff/day 40
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with California average
California average: 7.7 hours California average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full California ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 28,871

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 21 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 6 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 51 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 51
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant5105111,79992100%8.2
Registered Nurse210215,73392100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,2728997%8.2
RN Director of Nursing3031,5077379%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029926470%8
Physical Therapy Assistant5059677076%7.3
Dental Services Staff2026496267%8.6
Other Dietary Services Staff4045858087%6.5
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1015186571%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician5055166368%7.2
Nurse Practitioner1015046368%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015046368%8
Speech Language Pathologist3034736672%6.8
Administrator1014485661%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014485661%8
Dietitian1014366267%7
Physical Therapy Aide5053656975%5.1
Qualified Social Worker2021555155%3
51 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
21 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 97%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 79%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 76%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 67%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 87%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 71%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 61%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 61%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 75%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 55%

Penalties and fines

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.

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. 5.4
18% 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. 14.0
23% worse than 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 4.5%
60% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.1%
9% 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 24.4%
117% worse 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 2.4%
52% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
36% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.2%
71% worse than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.4%
65% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% 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 0.2%
83% better 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%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

20% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 53
Medicare
21
39.6% of residents
Medicaid
29
54.7% of residents
Private pay or other
3
5.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$13.5M
Net patient income Info 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."
$455.6K
Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$13.5M Rank #220 / 355Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 220th out of 355 homes in California. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the California average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info 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."
$455.6K
Other income Info 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.
$330
Payroll costs Info 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 #177 / 355Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 355 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.4M 47.6% of net patient revenue Info 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 #66 / 355Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 355 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California facilities typically land around 56–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$6.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$13.0M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (79% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
260 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 79%
Private pay 20%
Discharges
262 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 68%
Private pay 29%
Medicaid 3%

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to House of Psalms's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.28 miles to nearest hospital (Alameda Hospital)

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21
Facility 21
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #47 / 361
5.3
Facility 5.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #265 / 361
-19-
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 57
Rank #87 / 2092
Daniel Daly
$13.5M
Facility $13.5M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #220 / 355
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #177 / 355
47.6%
Facility 47.6%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #66 / 355
55175
Lake Park Senior Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Oakland (Downtown Oakland)
275
Facility 275
CA AVG 103
Rank #70 / 1657
47.3%
Facility 47.3%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #1399 / 1537
-44%
3.99
Facility 3.99
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #184 / 354
+17%-5%
$40.2k
Facility $40.2k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #298 / 362
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 81
Rank #1051 / 1401
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #33 / 361
4.5
Facility 4.5
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #210 / 361
1130-
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 57
Rank #29 / 2092
Lake Merritt Senior Living LLC;Calson Care Oakland
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #312 / 355
$1.0M
Facility $1.0M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #312 / 355
39.1%
Facility 39.1%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #97 / 355
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

House of Psalms is located in Oakland, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

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

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

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

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about House of Psalms

What neighborhood is House of Psalms in?

House of Psalms is in the East Lake neighborhood of Oakland.

Who is the owner of House of Psalms?

The legal owner and operator of House of Psalms is Gilead West Care Services Llc.

Is House of Psalms in a walkable area?

House of Psalms has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at House of Psalms?

House of Psalms's occupancy is 83%.

Who is the administrator of House of Psalms?

Bamikole Ogundele is the administrator of House of Psalms.

How many beds does House of Psalms have?

House of Psalms has 23 beds.

Has House of Psalms had any recent deficiencies or citations?

House of Psalms has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.

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