FREMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER

Fremont Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 39022 Presidio Way in Fremont, California, within Alameda County. The facility operates with 115 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit partnership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest performance. Fremont Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting the findings from state and federal on-site surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that exceed the national average when accounting for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, based on clinical data reported for conditions such as pressure ulcers, fall-related injuries, and other resident health outcomes. Fremont Healthcare Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid may be available for longer-term care for residents who meet income and asset criteria under California's Medi-Cal program. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (510) 792-3743 to confirm current bed availability and to clarify accepted insurance plans and private pay arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, Fremont Healthcare Center presents a mixed but generally average to above-average profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it in line with the national average. However, its staffing and quality measure ratings, both at 4 stars, are above the national norm in those respective categories. The health inspection rating at 3 stars aligns with the national average. Facilities in Alameda County operate within the regulatory oversight of the California Department of Public Health, which conducts inspections used to inform CMS health inspection ratings. The staffing and quality measure ratings provide additional dimensions of comparison for those researching nursing home options in the Fremont area.