Nursing homes in Oakland, CA

Compare 18 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Oakland, part of the Alameda area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.6★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Oakland, California, currently hosts 18 nursing homes across Alameda County, serving residents in ZIP codes 94610, 94609, 94621, and 94611. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars. Eight local providers have achieved a top 5-star status, including St. Paul’s Towers, operated by Front Porch, which stands out as one of the highest-rated options for quality care in the region.

What to look for in Oakland

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 8 of 18 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 8 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 9 of 18 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Oakland

1. 1
   ST PAUL'S TOWERS

   FRONT PORCH · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   PIEDMONT GARDENS HEALTH FACILITY

   HUMANGOOD · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   EXCELL HEALTH CARE CENTER

   DAVID JOHNSON · Medium
   5.0
4. 4
   MCCLURE POST ACUTE

   PACS GROUP · Medium
   5.0
5. 5
   MEDICAL HILL HEALTHCARE CENTER

   PACS GROUP · Large
   5.0
6. 6
   OAKLAND HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION

   ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Small
   5.0
7. 7
   BELLAKEN SKILLED NURSING CENTER

   BELLAKEN HEALTH GROUP, INC. · Medium
   5.0
8. 8
   BAY AREA HEALTHCARE CENTER

   COMPREHENSIVE CARE OF OAKLAND LP · Medium
   5.0
9. 9
   REDWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC

   CRYSTAL SOLORZANO · Small
   4.0
10. 10
    OAKLAND HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER

    SOL HEALTHCARE · Medium
    3.0

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