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Nursing homes in Oakland, CA

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

Nursing homes
18
in Oakland
Certified beds
2,004
across all 18
Adults 65+
64,520
Census estimate for Oakland
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
31.1
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
139
of the center of Oakland
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Oakland (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Oakland

Counting neighboring towns, there are 139 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Oakland, 121 more than in Oakland itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Oakland

See all 139 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Oakland at a glance

Our directory lists 18 nursing homes with an address in Oakland, based on CMS Care Compare records. No single ZIP code dominates: the nursing homes are spread across 9 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 94601, has 4. 10 of the 18 that report their size have 50 to 99 beds.1

By ZIP code

  • 946014
  • 946093
  • 946062
  • 946192
  • 946102
  • 946112
  • 946021
  • 946121
  • Other ZIP codes1
Nursing homes in Oakland by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By certified beds

  • Under 50 beds3
  • 50 to 99 beds10
  • 100 beds or more5
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 Oakland

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 Oakland

How many nursing homes are in Oakland, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 18 nursing homes in Oakland, CA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Oakland there are 139.

How many beds can nursing homes in Oakland serve?

18 of the 18 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 2,004 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 64,520 adults age 65 and older live in Oakland.

Which Oakland ZIP codes have the most nursing homes?

94601 (4), 94609 (3), 94606 (2). In all, 9 ZIP codes in Oakland have at least one.

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

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 Oakland?

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 Oakland?

Nearby cities with listings include Alameda (5, 2.7 mi), San Leandro (7, 5.7 mi), Berkeley (5, 7.7 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Oakland

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 Oakland (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; 18 of 18 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Oakland (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.