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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.
Experience award-winning care and support from Piedmont Gardens, which is ideally located in the charming neighborhood of Oakland, CA, offering a continuum of care services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-stay rehabilitation. The community works hard to meet seniors’ needs and preferences with round-the-clock care from a compassionate care team. Piedmont Gardens was awarded the Best Continuing Care Community in 2024 by U.S. News, proving its exceptional quality.
With its dedication to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community conducts a lot of fun activities and exciting events. Piedmont Gardens perfectly fuses the city bustle with its serene campus, ensuring residents can easily access their needs and desires.
Myra Punla serves as the Health Services Administrator at Piedmont Gardens, overseeing the health services operations to ensure residents receive quality care. Her role is central to maintaining the community’s commitment to health and wellness.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 71st out of 275 homes in California.| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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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.
| 4h 20m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #13 / 279Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 279 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Piedmont Gardens is legally operated by Humangood & Humangood Norcal, and administrated by Daniel Wittman.
Total Residents: 94 Residents
Room Sizes: 375 / 540-560 / 740-1120 / 1250 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Beauty Services
Parking Available
Exercise Programs
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
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.
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 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 |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited during its last annual inspection on January 24, 2025, and no substantiated complaints in recent investigations. Several complaint investigations in 2024 and 2025 found unsubstantiated allegations related to medication assistance, supervision, and hygiene, though one June 16, 2025, investigation noted a skin tear caused by staff, resulting in leave for the employee but no deficiencies. The record shows consistent compliance with safety, medication security, and care standards without enforcement actions or fines.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
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Piedmont Gardens is located in Oakland, California.
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2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to Piedmont Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
2377258% better than California average
8% worse than California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,146 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 0 | 60 | 18,246 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,961 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,536 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,373 | 90 | 99% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 12 | 12 | 1,201 | 83 | 91% | 5.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 984 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 575 | 84 | 92% | 4.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 538 | 60 | 66% | 9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 458 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 438 | 56 | 62% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 430 | 54 | 59% | 5.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 360 | 45 | 49% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 290 | 63 | 69% | 4.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 192 | 29 | 32% | 5.6 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
53Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.4
56% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.7
74% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.5%
22% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.3%
136% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.4%
54% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.1%
34% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
13% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%
32% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.4%
20% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.6%
91% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.9%
11% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.9%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
71% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
6% 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.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Piedmont Gardens based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Piedmont Gardens is in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood of Oakland.
The legal owner and operator of Piedmont Gardens is Humangood & Humangood Norcal.
Piedmont Gardens has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Piedmont Gardens's occupancy is 77%.
Daniel Wittman is the administrator of Piedmont Gardens.
Piedmont Gardens has 321 beds.
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