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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Garfield Neurobehavioral Center

1451 28th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Garfield Neurobehavioral Center, a 96-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Oakland, CA, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #613 of 1,154 rated homes in CA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#613 of 1,154
In-state rank among rated CA homes
4.58
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
18
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Garfield Neurobehavioral Center, a 96-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Oakland, CA, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #613 of 1,154 rated homes in CA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#613 of 1,154
In-state rank among rated CA homes
4.58
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
18
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 1,165 CA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
05A396
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
Beds
96
Residents
57
In Hospital
No
County
Alameda
Last Inspection
Aug 1, 2025
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 4.58 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.61 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.68
CNA Hours
3.29
Total Nursing Hours
4.58 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
13.2%
RN Turnover
11.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Garfield Neurobehavioral Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Garfield Neurobehavioral Center ranks #613 of 1,154 rated nursing homes in CA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Garfield Neurobehavioral Center operates 96 certified beds in Oakland, CA with approximately 57 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 5★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.58 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.61 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicaid" provider, Garfield Neurobehavioral Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 13.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (18 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 2, 2026 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2025 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Aug 1, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Feb 21, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 10.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 8.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 82.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 40.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 7.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Garfield Neurobehavioral Center, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Garfield Neurobehavioral Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The CA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View CA registry
  • Peer homes near 96 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in CA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Garfield Neurobehavioral Center?
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Garfield Neurobehavioral Center rank among nursing homes in CA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Garfield Neurobehavioral Center ranks 613th among 1,154 rated nursing homes in CA (#613 of 1,154). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Garfield Neurobehavioral Center?
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center reports 4.58 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.61 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 13.2%.
How many beds does Garfield Neurobehavioral Center have?
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center has 96 certified beds with approximately 57 residents. The facility is located at 1451 28th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601.
Does Garfield Neurobehavioral Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Garfield Neurobehavioral Center has 18 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Garfield Neurobehavioral Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Garfield Neurobehavioral Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Garfield Neurobehavioral Center?
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicaid".
When was Garfield Neurobehavioral Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Garfield Neurobehavioral Center was on Aug 1, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Garfield Neurobehavioral Center?
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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