Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center

2780 26th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 (opens Google Maps) · Alameda County · (510) 536-1838· 61 certified beds · avg 59 residents/day · certified since Jan 18, 2001 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Nov 7, 2024

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.14

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 17 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Apr 16, 2026E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. · from a complaint F-0919
Nov 7, 2024D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. F-0727
Dec 14, 2023E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. F-0755

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 16, 2026	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. · from a complaint · F-0919
Nov 7, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. · F-0727
Dec 14, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755
Dec 14, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Dec 14, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Dec 14, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883
Dec 14, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695
Dec 14, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Dec 14, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status. · F-0887
Feb 4, 2022	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558
Feb 4, 2022	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly. · F-0700
Feb 4, 2022	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Feb 4, 2022	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not give residents important notices in a format and language they can understand — for example, translated documents or accessible formats for those with vision or hearing loss. · F-0574
Feb 4, 2022	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · F-0582
Feb 4, 2022	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677
Feb 4, 2022	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688
Feb 4, 2022	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 1).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2022

2023

2024

2026

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	8	E
2023	7	E
2024	1	D
2026	1	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityCalifornia averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

4.14

4.31

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.58

0.61

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

3.80

3.90

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	California avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.14	4.31	3.95	top 49% in California; top 34% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.58	0.61	0.69	top 35% in California; bottom 49% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.80	3.90	3.50	top 46% in California; top 29% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.30	0.51	0.48	bottom 35% in California; bottom 32% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	14.0	36.7	45.8	top 2% in California; top 1% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	0.0	38.1	42.9	top 1% in California; top 1% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.09, RN 0.57, weekend 3.75.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.09 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Bellaken Health Group, INC.	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2000
Leung, Belinda	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2000
Leung, Kenneth	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2000
Leung, Belinda	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2000
Leung, Belinda	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2000
Leung, Kenneth	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2000
Leung, Kenneth	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2000
Tong, Jeffrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2017
Tong, Jeffrey	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2017

All 9 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me the call buttons in the bathrooms and bathing areas, and tell me your average response time when one is pressed?"
"How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 14% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 112 within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Bay Marina Post Acute	0.0 mi	Oakland, CA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation	0.6 mi	Oakland, CA	★★★★★	4/5
Mercy Retirement & Care Center	0.7 mi	Oakland, CA	★★★★☆	4/5
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center	1.1 mi	Oakland, CA	★★★☆☆	2/5	abuse
Fruitvale Healthcare Center	1.1 mi	Oakland, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Redwood Healthcare Center LLC	1.2 mi	Oakland, CA	★★★★☆	4/5
Excell Health Care Center	1.3 mi	Oakland, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Bay Area Healthcare Center	1.6 mi	Oakland, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Princeton Manor Healthcare Center, LLC	1.9 mi	Oakland, CA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Marina Garden Nursing Center	2.2 mi	Alameda, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC	2.2 mi	Oakland, CA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Lake Park Healthcare Center	2.4 mi	Oakland, CA	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Alameda, CA — 69 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center — Berkeley, CA · overall 2/5
Bethesda Home — Hayward, CA · overall 3/5
Canyon Creek Post-Acute — Castro Valley, CA · overall 4/5
Chaparral House — Berkeley, CA · overall 5/5
Country Drive Post Acute — Fremont, CA · overall 3/5
Creekview Skilled Nursing — Pleasanton, CA · overall 5/5
Crestwood Manor - Fremont — Fremont, CA · overall 5/5
Crestwood Treatment Center — Fremont, CA · overall 5/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555767.

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The Care File

Visit checklist — Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center

2780 26th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 · (510) 536-1838

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me the call buttons in the bathrooms and bathing areas, and tell me your average response time when one is pressed?"
☐ "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 14% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 555767 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)