Occupancy rate
83%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
House of Psalms
Nursing Home · Oakland, CA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
House of Psalms
Nursing Home · Oakland, CA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
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.
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
vs California avg
-10%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 46m per day |
Capacity and availability
Avg. Length of Stay
75 days
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
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
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14.1M
Profit
$391.3K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14.1M
Profit
$391.3K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.7M
23-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 94 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
19 / 23
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 29, 2025
CountyAlameda
License Number015601466
House of Psalms is legally operated by Circle Of Life Homecare And Consulting Group Llc, and administrated by Bamikole Ogundele.
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing
ActivitiesDaily activities including gardening, art therapy, music and games.
Food DescriptionThree delicious and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks a day.
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.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
0 citations
5 total visits
1 complaint visit
1 official inspection
1 complaint investigation
Inspection Scorecard
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
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | 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 nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 10). Click this badge to view the full California ranking.↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsHealth Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Total health citations
21
California average 50.2
Citations per inspection
5.25
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 averageCalifornia average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
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
Financial Assistance for
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House of Psalms is located in Oakland, California.
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1.3 miles from city center
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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Staffing Data
Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
121
Employees
121
Contractors
0
Staff to resident ratio
2.28:1
2282919% better than California average
Avg staff/day
41
Average shift
7.7 hours
0% compared with California average
Total staff hours (quarter)
28,880
Nursing staff breakdown
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
17
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
66
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0%
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
Staff by category
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 66 | 0 | 66 | 11,279 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,694 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,696 | 90 | 99% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,716 | 80 | 88% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 982 | 67 | 74% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 936 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 657 | 81 | 89% | 4.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 629 | 60 | 66% | 9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 575 | 88 | 97% | 6.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 546 | 65 | 71% | 6.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 522 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 474 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 188 | 54 | 59% | 3.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 92 | 16 | 18% | 5.7 |
66 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
99%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
88%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
74%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
69%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
89%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
66%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
97%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
71%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
71%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
66%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
64%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
60%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
59%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
18%
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.4
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 averageCalifornia average: 6.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.0
23% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.5%
60% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.1%
9% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.4%
117% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
52% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
36% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.2%
71% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.4%
65% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
83% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
7% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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.
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for House of Psalms based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
89.3%
↑ 6.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$391.3K
↑ ~$339.3K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8.5M
↑ ~$1.8M vs 2022
Profit Margin
2.8%
↑ 2.4pp vs 2022
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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 Circle Of Life Homecare And Consulting Group 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.
What is the phone number of House of Psalms?
(510) 251-2521 will put you in contact with the team at House of Psalms.
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