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Marina Garden Nursing Center

3201 Fernside Blvd., Alameda, CA 94501 · Alameda County

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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookVery limited availability

Typically 100% full (33 of 32 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Alameda's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Marina Garden Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Alameda, CA, with 32 certified beds and an average of about 33 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.51 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.51 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Alameda for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
32
Avg. residents/day
33
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
555461

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$11,600–$17,440/mo (median $14,030)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Oakland prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.51
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.53
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
25%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
4
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2024-11-21
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-11-21Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

2024-11-21Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2024-11-21Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-11-21Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-11-21Severity B — minimalEnvironmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

2023-10-05Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-10-05Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

2023-10-05Severity C — minimalEnvironmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Respite / short-term stays
  • Daily activities & events
  • Gardens / walking paths
  • 24-hour staff

Location

3201 Fernside Blvd., Alameda, CA

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Marina Garden Nursing Center

How much does Marina Garden Nursing Center cost?

Marina Garden Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Alameda, CA area typically runs $11,600–$17,440 per month (median $14,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Marina Garden Nursing Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Marina Garden Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Marina Garden Nursing Center?

Staff provide about 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Marina Garden Nursing Center?

Marina Garden Nursing Center has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Marina Garden Nursing Center have availability?

Typically 100% full (33 of 32 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Marina Garden Nursing Center offer?

Marina Garden Nursing Center in Alameda, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 32 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Oakland.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

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  2. 2
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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