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18 licensed nursing homes in Hayward, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
5.0Mixed

SAGE POST ACUTE

1832 B STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94541

SAGE POST ACUTE has 1 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 50/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

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9.7Excellent

HAYWARD GARDENS POST ACUTE

1628 B STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94541

HAYWARD GARDENS POST ACUTE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.77 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (31%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 4% — well below the national median of about 14%.

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6.2Solid

ST ANTHONY CARE CENTER

553 SMALLEY AVENUE, HAYWARD, CA 94541

ST ANTHONY CARE CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, and strong inspection scores (5.0/5). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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6.3Solid

HAYWARD HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER

1805 WEST STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94545

HAYWARD HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER brings no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 23.0% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%).

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1.6Concerns

EDEN HEALTHCARE CENTER

27350 TAMPA AVENUE, HAYWARD, CA 94544

EDEN HEALTHCARE CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.0% — well below the national median.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›

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7.5Strong

BETHESDA HOME

22427 MONTGOMERY STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94541

BETHESDA HOME brings strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 7% — well below the national median of about 14%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
7.3Solid

HAYWARD HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER

1768 B STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94541

HAYWARD HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.64 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record.

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7.0Solid

EMMANUEL POST ACUTE CARE - HAYWARD

26660 PATRICK AVENUE, HAYWARD, CA 94544

EMMANUEL POST ACUTE CARE - HAYWARD brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 10.4% — above the national median of about 6%.

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4.2Concerns

GOLDEN HARBOR HEALTHCARE CENTER

442 SUNSET BOULEVARD, HAYWARD, CA 94541

GOLDEN HARBOR HEALTHCARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5). There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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8.8Strong

VISTA POST ACUTE

3269 D STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94541

VISTA POST ACUTE brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), low staff turnover (28%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 2.3% — under half the national median.

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8.7Strong

Hayward Post Acute

25919 GADING ROAD, HAYWARD, CA 94544

Hayward Post Acute brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 2% — well below the national median of about 14%.

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8.1Strong

ST FRANCIS HEALTHCARE CENTER

718 BARTLETT AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94541

ST FRANCIS HEALTHCARE CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.90 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record.

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5.1Mixed

DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD

19700 HESPERIAN BOULEVARD, HAYWARD, CA 94541

Driftwood Healthcare Center has an overall 3-star rating, but its health inspection score is a low 2.0. Staffing levels are better than national averages, meaning there are more people available to help when you press the call button at 2 am.

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7.5Strong

MORTON BAKAR CENTER

494 BLOSSOM WAY, HAYWARD, CA 94541

This place hits the highest possible marks on overall rating, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, suggesting strong oversight and good resident outcomes, with low nursing turnover meaning familiar faces stick around. Inspectors visiting unannounced found a clean operation, and the low rate of pressure ulcers means staff are turning residents and checking skin carefully.

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8.5Strong

SERENETHOS CARE CENTER, LLC

22822 MYRTLE STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94541

Serenthos Care Center holds a top 5-star overall rating and achieved a perfect score on health inspections, indicating inspectors found a clean operation during unannounced visits, a result regulators rarely see faked. They also stand out for using antipsychotic medications at a rate far below the national average, suggesting a commitment to managing behavioral symptoms through engagement rather than prescriptions.

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8.1Strong

WE CARE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

21863 VALLEJO STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94541

We Care Skilled Nursing Facility shows a significant disconnect between the care residents receive and the staffing that provides it, despite a 5-star overall rating. They manage zero falls with major injury, a difficult standard that points to attentive staff, and their quality measure scores reflect excellent resident health outcomes.

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CHENEY HOME ICF-DD/N

1644 CHENEY LN, HAYWARD, CA 94545

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CHENEY HOME ICF-DD/N II

2166 BOCA RATON ST, HAYWARD, CA 94545

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18 licensed nursing homes in Hayward, CA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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