Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center
Oakland, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555767) · 61 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (510) 536-1838 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above California's state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a 4-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 14.0%.
Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center is a 61-bed skilled nursing facility in Oakland, Alameda County, California, with an average daily census of 59.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on January 18, 2001.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bellaken holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 4-star staffing rating. Together these indicate strong performance across CMS's inspection, outcomes, and staffing components relative to peers in the state.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 14.0% over the reporting period.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility: zero fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. No abuse icon is present in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this location. CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bellaken holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bellaken is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with 14.0% nursing turnover and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Bellaken.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bellaken has 61 certified beds and an average daily census of 59.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Bellaken is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Bellaken was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 18, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Bellaken scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5105361838 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5105361838 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Bellaken's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555767?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.