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Medical Hill Healthcare Center

475 29TH Street, Oakland, CA 94609 · Alameda County

Medical Hill Healthcare Center is a highly rated Medicare-certified skilled nursing and rehabilitation home located in Oakland, California.

5.0CMS overall rating(510) 832-3222Visit website ↗
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookVery limited availability

Typically 96% full (119 of 124 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 Oakland's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Medical Hill Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Oakland, CA, with 124 certified beds and an average of about 119 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.99 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (3.99 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Oakland for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
124
Avg. residents/day
119
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Pacs Group
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
555254

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
3.99
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.53
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
35.7%
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)
9
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-08-08
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-08-08Severity E — 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.

2025-08-08Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2025-08-08Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2025-08-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

2025-08-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2025-08-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-08-08Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2025-08-08Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
  • Daily activities & events
  • Courtyard / outdoor space
  • Library
  • 24/7 staff

Location

475 29TH Street, Oakland, 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 Medical Hill Healthcare Center

How much does Medical Hill Healthcare Center cost?

Medical Hill Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Oakland, 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 Medical Hill Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Medical Hill Healthcare Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Medical Hill Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Medical Hill Healthcare Center?

Medical Hill Healthcare Center has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Medical Hill Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 96% full (119 of 124 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 Medical Hill Healthcare Center offer?

Medical Hill Healthcare Center in Oakland, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 124 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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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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