Washington Center
San Leandro, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056121) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (510) 352-2211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Washington Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Washington Center reports 3.70935 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48550 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 20.2% and a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Washington Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Washington Center is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in San Leandro, Alameda County, California, with an average daily census of 90.2 residents. The facility operates as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare, Washington Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.70935 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48550 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued.
CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Washington Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star overall rating. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Washington 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?
Washington Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.70935 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48550 RN hours, with a 20.2% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total penalties, and no payment denials for Washington Center.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Washington Center has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 90.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Washington Center has been certified since 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale; Washington Center scores 5, 5, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5103522211 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data available does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5103522211 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056121?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.