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St Anthony Care Center Inc

553 Smalley Avenue

3.8(17 ratings)· Hayward average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
30
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Partnership
Certified beds
30

What Families Think

Reviews of St Anthony Care Center are mixed, with several families praising the caring, attentive staff while others point to communication and language issues among caregivers. Google reviewers give the community a 3.8 out of 5 rating based on a small number of reviews.

The Good

  • Caring staff who attend to residents regularly
  • Families feel comfortable and welcomed from first contact
  • Staff described as accommodating to families

The Bad

  • One report of a significant language barrier among staff
  • One report of poor communication, especially during pandemic visitor limits
  • One report of poor nutrition options
  • One reviewer found activities boring for residents

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

St Anthony Care Center Inc is a senior living community in Hayward, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 17 reviews.

About St Anthony Care Center Inc

St Anthony Care Center Inc is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Hayward, California. The community is licensed for up to 30 residents.

Families rate St Anthony Care Center Inc 3.8 out of 5 based on 17 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at St Anthony Care Center Inc

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews of St Anthony Care Center Inc

3.8overall · 17 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (17)

Niece Btanc

Jan 2025

via Google

Very caring staff. My loved one gets the care she needs and gets attended to regularly. Staff are accommodating to the families.

nuts and bolts racing Carnegie

Feb 2023

via Google

So at 1st contact I felt very comfortable with the staff And my loved one was happy and cared for Good vibes

Caryn Stewart

Jan 2021

via Google

Poor communication, especially given pandemic limitations on visitors, poor support from SW, poor nutrition options.

ericka estes

Nov 2018

via Google

My rating is on behalf of staff there is a big language Barrier some staff just wont speak at all making a 8 hour shift pretty uncomfortable

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 50 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 23, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2025

Oct 24, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 7, 2024

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 12, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 12, 2024

  • 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 Nov 12, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 1, 2024

  • Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 1, 2024

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 12, 2024

Nov 16, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2024

  • 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 Jan 9, 2024

  • 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 Dec 10, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2024

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2023

Dec 3, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard25 citations
  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 27, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 27, 2022

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 27, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 27, 2022

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2022

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2022

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2022

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2022

  • Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2021

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 27, 2022

  • Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 27, 2022

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 St Anthony Care Center Inc offer?

St Anthony Care Center Inc offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is St Anthony Care Center Inc located?

St Anthony Care Center Inc is located at 553 Smalley Avenue in Hayward, California.

What do families say about St Anthony Care Center Inc?

Reviews of St Anthony Care Center are mixed, with several families praising the caring, attentive staff while others point to communication and language issues among caregivers. Google reviewers give the community a 3.8 out of 5 rating based on a small number of reviews.

How did St Anthony Care Center Inc do on recent health and safety inspections?

St Anthony Care Center Inc had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 50 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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