Hayward Gardens Post Acute
1628 B Street · Hayward, CA · 94541 · 5105824636
75 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Pacs Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 9, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
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 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 9, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 9, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 9, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 9, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 9, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055434 · certified since February 1, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.