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Vale Healthcare Center

13484 San Pablo Avenue

2.6(32 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
202
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
202
Therapy services
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Infection control
Dedicated COVID-19 isolation unit with specialized staffing
Restorative care
Feeding assistance and restorative nursing care provided

What Families Think

Reviews for Vale Healthcare Center are sharply divided: some families highlight a compassionate transition process and caring staff, while others describe serious concerns about care quality, communication, and staff professionalism. The low overall rating reflects a mix of highly positive and highly negative experiences.

The Good

  • Praised transition support from admissions staff (Maxine)
  • Compassionate, attentive care noted by some families
  • On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
  • Dedicated COVID-19 isolation unit and protocols

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of difficulty reaching social workers for discharge
  • One report of a rude Director of Nursing toward families
  • One report of a serious injury (broken hip) during a stay
  • One report of unprofessional staff behavior (smoking, drinking) on-site

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Vale Healthcare Center

Vale Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located in San Pablo, California, offering comprehensive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a focus on quality of life.

The community provides rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with rehabilitation professionals working alongside residents' physicians and care teams to develop individualized plans of care. Dietary services, led by a registered dietician, ensure nutritious meals tailored to physician orders, with feeding assistance and retraining provided as needed.

Daily living assistance includes help with bathing, dressing, and eating, along with restorative nursing care. Social Services staff address residents' social, spiritual, recreational, and emotional needs to support overall well-being.

The facility maintains a dedicated COVID-19 isolation unit with specialized staffing protocols to protect residents and staff. Infection control measures include resident monitoring for respiratory symptoms, proper personal protective equipment use, employee and visitor screening, and enhanced hygiene training.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

2.6overall · 32 ratings combined

2.6★ on Google (32)

Melissa B.

May 2026

via Google

During a rough time for our family and a time that no one had planned or prepared for, the team at Vale Healthcare Center helped guide us when we needed it most. Maxine was exceptional from the very beginning being caring, attentive, and incredibly supportive when we needed guidance the most. She helped make a complicated process feel manageable and was always available to answer questions and keep us informed. What stood out most was the genuine care shown by everyone at the facility. The staff treated our family with so much care each day and helped make the situation much more manageable. It was if the staff was caring for their own loved one. We’re truly thankful for the professionalism and kindness we received throughout the entire stay. I would not hesitate to recommend Vale Healthcare Center. Be sure to ask for Maxine to help with any questions or planning you may have.

Reina Sabie

May 2026

via Google

Their Director of Nursing, Miss Carter, is so incredibly rude to sick patients and their families. My mom was sent here to receive IV antibiotics for 3 weeks and had to be transferred out in less than 24 hours. The quality of care is terrible. The nurses couldn't tell me when the last time she received her antibiotics! The staff were speaking badly about my mom in Spanish not realizing she understood them. There are no phones in patients rooms and it's very hard to get a nurse to bring the phone they have available to the rooms. This place was more like a prison or a psychiatric ward than it is a skilled nursing facility. Avoid bringing your loved ones here. P.S. When her boyfriend called to speak with her they immediately asked him if he was a lawyer....why would they ask that?

Jeannica Holland

May 2026

via Google

From the moment we met Maxine in the hospital, she made an overwhelming situation feel so much easier and more comforting. She was compassionate, knowledgeable, patient, and truly took the time to answer all of our questions and guide us through the transition process. Her communication and support gave our family so much reassurance during a stressful time. Transitioning to Vale Healthcare Center was smooth and seamless thanks to Maxine and the amazing staff. We truly felt our loved one was in good hands every step of the way. Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of our family friend during their stay. The kindness, attentiveness, and professionalism shown by everyone meant so much to our family. We would absolutely recommend Vale Healthcare Center to anyone in need of skilled nursing or rehabilitation care.

Jacob Horn

Jan 2026

via Google

We have been trying for weeks to get someone who is ready to leave discharged. It's impossible to reach their social workers as this is the only way to get them out. It's been over 2 weeks of trying to reach the one social worker. She is not always there, or in meetings, or some other excuse. Makes me wonder if the inaccessibility is just to keep the place billing insurance...

Aujana Walton

Feb 2025

via Google

If you love your people don’t send them here!!!!!!! These horrible people almost killed my mom! She was there 9 months went in for physical therapy, & left with a broken hip!? Hate this place! Nothing professional! They need to be closed down! Smoking drinking outside the facility, cnas come to work to have fun & not their jobs! Just overall terrible, everything about it!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Vale Healthcare Center offer?

Vale Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Vale Healthcare Center located?

Vale Healthcare Center is located at 13484 San Pablo Avenue in San Pablo, California.

What do families say about Vale Healthcare Center?

Reviews for Vale Healthcare Center are sharply divided: some families highlight a compassionate transition process and caring staff, while others describe serious concerns about care quality, communication, and staff professionalism. The low overall rating reflects a mix of highly positive and highly negative experiences.

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