EXCELL HEALTH CARE CENTER

Excell Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3025 High Street in Oakland, California, within Alameda County. The facility operates with 99 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Excell Health Care Center received a 5-star rating in health inspections, reflecting results from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state agencies. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels and consistency that are above average when compared to similar facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, based on clinical data related to resident health outcomes and care processes. Excell Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid payment programs. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities typically applies to short-term post-acute care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to federal eligibility requirements and benefit period limits. Medicaid coverage is available for eligible low-income residents who meet California state program criteria, and it generally supports longer-term custodial care. Families and individuals seeking placement should verify current availability and payment policies directly with the facility by contacting the administrative office at (510) 261-5200. When considered against national benchmarks, Excell Health Care Center performs above average across most CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars represents a notably higher position in the distribution. The 5-star health inspection rating and 5-star quality measure rating both indicate performance above the national midpoint, while the 4-star staffing rating reflects above-average staffing relative to the national standard. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data collected through inspections, payroll-based staffing submissions, and Minimum Data Set clinical assessments. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current CMS Care Compare data alongside other available sources when evaluating care options.