Morton Bakar Center
494 Blossom Way
3.5(2 ratings)· Hayward average: 4.3
Quick Facts
- Total units
- 97
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 97
- Inspections
- View history (41 citations)
- Admission
- Requires referral via acute psychiatric facility or county
- Population served
- Older adults with severe mental illness needing recovery care
- Care setting
- Secure inpatient environment, not open community living
- Clinical team
- Includes psychiatrist, internist, therapist, and dietitian
- Office hours
- Admin staff available weekdays 8:30am-5pm, care staff 24/7
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
The Good
- 24-hour nursing care with a full psychiatric and medical treatment team
- Structured, secure environment aimed at psychiatric recovery
- Multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrist, internist, therapist, and dietitian
- Focus on preparing residents to move to less restrictive settings
The Bad
- No pricing information published for this facility
- Very few reviews (only 2) make it hard to gauge family experience
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Morton Bakar Center is a senior living community in Hayward, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
About Morton Bakar Center
Morton Bakar Center is a skilled nursing facility in Hayward, California providing psychosocial rehabilitation and skills-building support for older adults ages 65 and older with a primary diagnosis of severe mental illness. The facility offers 24-hour nursing care and longer-term recovery programming within a supportive, structured, and secure inpatient environment designed to help residents prepare for transition to community settings or lower levels of care.
Residents are referred through acute psychiatric facilities or Alameda County, with other counties able to contact the facility through their acute psychiatric facilities. The center serves older adults who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness and require 24-hour supervision and/or assistance with psychiatric recovery.
The multidisciplinary treatment team includes a psychiatrist, internist, licensed therapist, registered nurse, rehabilitation therapist, and dietitian. Under their direction, residents receive diagnostic evaluation and treatment addressing both psychiatric and medical needs within a recovery-centered clinical system designed to build a collaborative recovery environment.
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with staff available 24/7 for resident care and support.
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Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 41 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Sep 18, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Develop a communication plan.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Jul 27, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 22, 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 Aug 18, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023
May 22, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 9, 2019
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 9, 2019
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 22, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 22, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 22, 2019
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 9, 2019
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 Sep 9, 2019
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 9, 2019
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2019
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2019
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2019
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2019
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2019
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Morton Bakar Center offer?
Morton Bakar Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Morton Bakar Center located?
Morton Bakar Center is located at 494 Blossom Way in Hayward, California.
How did Morton Bakar Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Morton Bakar Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 41 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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