BANCROFT HEALTHCARE CENTER

Bancroft Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1475 Bancroft Avenue in San Leandro, California (ZIP code 94577), in Alameda County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 39 certified beds, making it a relatively small facility by national standards. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating. Bancroft Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, also above the national average. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. The staffing rating, however, is 1 star, which is the lowest possible score and falls well below the national average. This rating reflects the levels of nursing and aide staffing hours relative to resident census data reported to CMS. Bancroft Healthcare Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under California's Medi-Cal program. Individuals and families seeking placement are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (510) 483-1680 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any private pay options. When compared to national benchmarks, Bancroft Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 4-star rating and the 5-star quality measure rating both exceed the national average, indicating relatively strong performance in clinical outcomes as measured by CMS. The health inspection rating of 4 stars also reflects above-average results in that domain. The staffing rating of 1 star is a notable contrast, representing performance significantly below the national average in that category. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for additional detail on inspection findings, staffing hour data, and quality measure specifics before making care decisions.