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Most reviewers describe a warm, well-staffed skilled nursing and rehab facility where nurses, CNAs, and therapists are singled out by name for their attentiveness. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are frequently praised as effective, and residents mention good food and regular activities. One reviewer, however, raised a serious concern about staffing coverage and an unexplained death.
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Bay Area Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Oakland, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 28 reviews.
Bay Area Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Oakland, California, licensed for 99 residents. It provides short-term rehabilitation and ongoing care for patients recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions.
Families consistently praise the clinical staff and attentiveness across roles. Multiple reviewers highlighted caring nurses, CNAs, and therapists, one family noted that a CNA named Jerry "does everything you ask without complaining." Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy teams received specific mention for their expertise. The facility offers regular activities including live music on Thursdays, movies, bingo, and refreshments to keep residents engaged. Food quality and dietary oversight were noted as strengths by those who experienced them.
One concern raised involved questions about monitoring and responsiveness during off-hours, though most families described feeling reassured by staff attentiveness. The center holds a 3.8 out of 5 rating based on 28 Google reviews, with the majority of feedback positive, particularly from families managing post-surgical rehabilitation stays.
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3.8★ on Google (28)
virginia kamp
Mar 2026
To anyone needing Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation, I recommend Bay Area Healthcare Center. My husband was there for Rehabilitation and was treated with the kindest caring help. Every single person we worked with was wonderful, MD, RN, PCA, PT, OT, Social Workers, Activities, Housekeeping, Receptionist. He was discharged home safely. The best care was given to both of us. Ginny Kamp
Esther
Aug 2025
My daughter placed me here after hip replacement surgery. The staff was amazing. The PT was essential and very helpful. They had Nurses around the clock attending to my meds. The food was delicious and the dietician checked in with me frequently. They had live music every Thursday, Movies, bingo, ice cream, hot chocolate, everything to keep us engaged and uplifted. I never felt more cared for in all my life. I recommend this facility highly. It is very clean and meticulously maintained. My liaison Edith checked on me frequently. My thanks to all staff who helped me during this difficult time.
Stephanie D.
Apr 2025
Receptionist, Britney was always so cheerful and professional. CNAs are great and some nurses that cared after my sister had went above and beyond to making her have the "home away from home" stay. Only downfall is the lack of "24 hours" care given. I had lost my sister unexpectedly and was given no explanation on how it had happened.
Maysoun Badran
Mar 2025
i recommend this place for anyone who needs a good care and physical therapy. all the people who work there they very nice people specially the CNA ((Jerry)) i can’t remember his last name but he’s a hard worker doing his job very well every things you ask to do he does do it i can’t remember him saying no or i can’t for anything’s we ask him to do or help with he’s not complaining about anything . the health care they lucky to have him because he’s an excellent worker.and they have a good nurses and the best physical therapy there who help to heal very fast ((Judy)) she an amazing therapist who makes everything’s going smoothly and the food there is always very good and healthy.
Joni Theodorsen
Aug 2024
My 88year old father stayed here for three weeks in July to mend from a broken hip. The staff was very attentive and friendly. They were so nice to my dad it really gave me good peace of mind. The nurses were very thoughtful, concerned and caring and all the CNAs were great too- especially Cynthia. Rehab OTs and PTs and Pam the speach therapist were all well trained and terrific people! Dr Jimenez as well was easy to talk to with excellent bedside manner. Thank you all for helping my dad.
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2025
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 4, 2023
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 11, 2019
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 11, 2019
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 11, 2019
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 11, 2019
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 11, 2019
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 11, 2019
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 11, 2019
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 11, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Bay Area Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Bay Area Healthcare Center is located at 1833 10th Avenue in Oakland, California.
Most reviewers describe a warm, well-staffed skilled nursing and rehab facility where nurses, CNAs, and therapists are singled out by name for their attentiveness. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are frequently praised as effective, and residents mention good food and regular activities. One reviewer, however, raised a serious concern about staffing coverage and an unexplained death.
Bay Area Healthcare Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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