BAYWOOD COURT HEALTH CENTER

Baywood Court Health Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 21966 Dolores Street in Castro Valley, California (94546), within Alameda County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 56 certified beds, making it a mid-sized nursing care provider in the region. Baywood Court Health Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. This facility received a 5-star rating in all three of those categories. The health inspection rating of 5 stars reflects the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating of 5 stars is based on the reported levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is calculated using clinical data points that track resident health outcomes over time. Baywood Court Health Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification indicates the facility has met federal requirements to serve beneficiaries under both programs. Individuals covered under Medicare Part A may be eligible for short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to eligibility requirements determined at the state level in California. Families and individuals seeking care at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (510) 733-2102 to confirm current bed availability, payment options, and any applicable admission requirements. When compared to the national average CMS overall star rating of 3.0 stars, Baywood Court Health Center's rating of 5 stars across all measured categories places it in a notably higher tier of performance as assessed by CMS data. National ratings serve as a standardized reference point for comparing nursing facilities across states and regions. The facility's non-profit corporate ownership structure is one of several ownership models present in the skilled nursing industry. All CMS data used in this summary is subject to periodic updates as new inspection, staffing, and quality data are reported.