PIEDMONT GARDENS HEALTH FACILITY

Piedmont Gardens Health Facility is a skilled nursing facility located at 110 41st Street in Oakland, California, within Alameda County. The facility operates 94 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Piedmont Gardens Health Facility 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, and quality measures. This facility received a 5-star rating in the health inspection category, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing category also received a 5-star rating, which is based on the reported levels of nursing staff relative to the number of residents. The quality measure category received a 4-star rating, which reflects clinical data reported for residents across a range of health and functional outcomes. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Piedmont Gardens Health Facility is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet income and asset eligibility criteria under California state guidelines. Individuals and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify coverage options and current availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Piedmont Gardens Health Facility performs above average across most rating categories. The national average overall CMS rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars indicates performance in the upper range of the rating system. The 5-star scores in both health inspections and staffing represent the highest rating achievable in those categories, while the 4-star quality measure rating falls above the national midpoint. These ratings are based on data reported to and collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review the most current CMS data and to contact the facility directly for the most up-to-date information regarding services, staffing, and bed availability.