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Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center
2780 26th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center, in Oakland, California, is certified for 61 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 7, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 27.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 14.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Alameda Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 25 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.9 | 39.4 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 14.0% | 34.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (69 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Nov 2024, 14 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 4 Feb 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2022 |
| 4 Feb 2022 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2022 |
| 4 Feb 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2022 |
| 4 Feb 2022 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2022 |
| 4 Feb 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2022 |
| 4 Feb 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2022 |
| 4 Feb 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2022 |
| 4 Feb 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 14.0%, RNs 0.0%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.2% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Bellaken Health Group, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaken Health Group, Inc. | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2000 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Alameda County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Medical Center D/P SNF | San Leandro | 109 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 16.5 | — | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Bay Area Healthcare Center | Oakland | 99 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10.1 | — | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Baywood Court Health Center | Castro Valley | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 21.4 | — | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Chaparral House | Berkeley | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 51.0 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Creekview Skilled Nursing | Pleasanton | 73 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 16.4 | — | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Crestwood Manor - Fremont | Fremont | 126 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 13.5 | — | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Crestwood Treatment Center | Fremont | 88 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 12.5 | — | 22 May 2026 |
| Excell Health Care Center | Oakland | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12.1 | — | 13 May 2026 |
All 69 facilities in Alameda County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bellaken Health Group, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Nov 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.