Nursing Homes in ZIP 94601 (Oakland, CA)
For ZIP 94601, Oakland, CA, the latest CMS data lists 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 4.3 / 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
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Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 94601
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
For families in ZIP 94601, Oakland, CA, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
ZIP 94601 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 4 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 94601; 4 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at BELLAKEN SKILLED NURSING CENTER (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 4 of these providers report 356 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.36 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 14.6% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $122,302.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | BELLAKEN SKILLED NURSING CENTER (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 356 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $122,302 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.36 |
| Avg RN turnover | 14.6% |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELLAKEN SKILLED NURSING CENTER | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 61 | 59.1% | — | 0 |
| FRUITVALE HEALTHCARE CENTER | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 140 | 134.5% | 18.2% | 18 |
| GARFIELD NEUROBEHAVIORAL CENTER | 3.0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 96 | 57.1% | 11.1% | 0 |
| MERCY RETIREMENT & CARE CENTER | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 59 | 50.7% | — | 1 |
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Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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