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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Morton Bakar Center

494 Blossom Way, Hayward, CA 94541

Morton Bakar Center, a 97-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Hayward, CA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #14 of 1,154 rated homes in CA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm 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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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#14 of 1,154
In-state rank among rated CA homes
3.73
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
4
Inspection findings

The verdict

Morton Bakar Center, a 97-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Hayward, CA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #14 of 1,154 rated homes in CA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#14 of 1,154
In-state rank among rated CA homes
3.73
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
4
Inspection findings on file

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

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
555611
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
97
Residents
83
In Hospital
No
County
Alameda
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.73 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.76 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.71
CNA Hours
2.25
Total Nursing Hours
3.73 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
14.9%
RN Turnover
25.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Morton Bakar Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Morton Bakar Center ranks #14 of 1,154 rated nursing homes in CA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Morton Bakar Center operates 97 certified beds in Hayward, CA with approximately 83 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 5★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 4 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Staffing is reported at 3.73 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.76 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Morton Bakar Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 14.9% (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 (4 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 27, 2023 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 22, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 22, 2019 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 22, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 22, 2019 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 22, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 22, 2019 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 22, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 5.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 6.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 100.0% 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 2.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.2% 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 99.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 28.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 9.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.8% 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 Morton Bakar Center, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Morton Bakar 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 97 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 Morton Bakar Center?
Morton Bakar Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Morton Bakar Center rank among nursing homes in CA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Morton Bakar Center ranks 14th among 1,154 rated nursing homes in CA (#14 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 Morton Bakar Center?
Morton Bakar Center reports 3.73 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.76 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 14.9%.
How many beds does Morton Bakar Center have?
Morton Bakar Center has 97 certified beds with approximately 83 residents. The facility is located at 494 Blossom Way, Hayward, CA 94541.
Does Morton Bakar Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Morton Bakar Center has 4 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Morton Bakar Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Morton Bakar Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Morton Bakar Center?
Morton Bakar Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Morton Bakar Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Morton Bakar Center was on Sep 18, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Morton Bakar Center?
Morton Bakar 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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