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Morton Bakar Center
494 Blossom Way, Hayward, CA 94541
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.
Morton Bakar Center, in Hayward, California, is certified for 97 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 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 4 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 4.1 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 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 14.9%.
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 | 4 | 25 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 4.1 | 39.4 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 14.9% | 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: 18 Sep 2024, 27 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: E ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 22 May 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2019 |
| 22 May 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2019 |
| 22 May 2019 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2019 |
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 14.9%, RNs 25.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 100.0% | 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: Garfield Nursing Home, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecare Corporation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 10/05/1994 |
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 |
| Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center | Oakland | 61 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 27.9 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 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 |
All 69 facilities in Alameda County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Morton Bakar Center been cited for?
4 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 Morton Bakar Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Morton Bakar Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Morton Bakar Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Telecare Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Morton Bakar Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Jul 2023; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Sep 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.