Morton Bakar Center
Hayward, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555611) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (510) 582-7676 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Morton Bakar Center holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, above California's state average of 3.16 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Morton Bakar Center reports 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 14.9% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Morton Bakar Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials, and the provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Morton Bakar Center is a 97-bed skilled nursing facility in Hayward, California (Alameda County), operating under for-profit corporate ownership and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1994. The facility currently serves an average of 82.6 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Morton Bakar Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. All four CMS component ratings are 5 stars: health inspections (5), quality measures (5), and staffing (5).
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.72954 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76370 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 14.9%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials on file.
There is no indication in the provided data that CMS has applied an abuse icon to this facility, nor is there any indication it is part of the Special Focus program. There is no record of a chain affiliation in the data provided, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the facility's current inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Morton Bakar Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Morton Bakar Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.72954 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76370 RN hours, with a 14.9% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Morton Bakar Center is certified for 97 beds and has an average daily population of 82.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 5, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Morton Bakar Center scores 5 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; please contact the facility at 5105827676 or 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 5105827676 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555611?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.