Garfield Neurobehavioral Center
Oakland, CA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 05A396) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (510) 261-9191 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center reports 4.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 13.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Oakland, Alameda County, California, operating under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 96 beds and reports an average daily census of 57.1 residents. It has been federally certified since July 13, 1992, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for California (3.16). Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.58 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 registered nurse hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 13.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details on the underlying citation before making a decision.
No special focus program status is indicated for this facility, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 3-star overall rating, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.58 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day and a 13.2% turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 96 beds with an average daily census of 57.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 13, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (5 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at (510) 261-9191 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (510) 261-9191 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/05A396?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.