Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center
430 Willow Street · Alameda, CA · 94501 · 5105238857
166 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sol Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,990 |
Inspection citations (63 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 10, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2024
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 10, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 23, 2024 | Fine | $8,990 |
| April 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555486 · certified since November 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.