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Nursing homes in Hayward, CA

16 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing homes
16
in Hayward
Certified beds
1,205
across all 16
Adults 65+
22,896
Census estimate for Hayward
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
52.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
151
of the center of Hayward
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Hayward (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Hayward

Counting neighboring towns, there are 151 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Hayward, 135 more than in Hayward itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Hayward

See all 151 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Hayward at a glance

Our directory lists 16 nursing homes with an address in Hayward, based on CMS Care Compare records. ZIP code 94541 has the most, 12 of the 16, and 3 ZIP codes have at least one. By size, the most common group is 50 to 99 beds (11 of 16 that report it).1

By ZIP code

  • 9454112
  • 945443
  • 945451
Nursing homes in Hayward by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By certified beds

  • Under 50 beds4
  • 50 to 99 beds11
  • 100 beds or more1
Size is the certified beds on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in California

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The California state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in California

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The California Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.5 California Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) helps with claims (800-952-5626).9
Medicare counseling
California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-434-0222.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Hayward

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Alameda County11

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Alameda County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PSA 09 – Empowered Aging12

    (510) 638-6878

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Alameda County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    California Adult Protective Services

    1-833-401-0832

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    California state survey agency3

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)10

    1-800-434-0222

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)9

    800-952-5626

    Website

  • Medicaid

    California Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Hayward

How many nursing homes are in Hayward, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 16 nursing homes in Hayward, CA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Hayward there are 151.

How many beds can nursing homes in Hayward serve?

16 of the 16 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 1,205 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 22,896 adults age 65 and older live in Hayward.

Which Hayward ZIP codes have the most nursing homes?

94541 (12), 94544 (3), 94545 (1). In all, 3 ZIP codes in Hayward have at least one.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Hayward?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Hayward?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Alameda County, call (510) 638-6878. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call California Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832.

Are there nursing homes near Hayward?

Nearby cities with listings include Union City (1, 5.8 mi), Castro Valley (5, 6.1 mi), San Leandro (7, 6.2 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Hayward

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Hayward (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 16 of 16 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Hayward (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.