Washington Center
Washington Center – Medicare Certified Since 1974
Washington Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in San Leandro, California. This facility has been serving the community for 52 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 99 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 90% (averaging 89 residents per day), which is high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 3.73 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.46 hours from CNAs, 0.84 hours from LPNs, 0.43 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.07 hours per resident per day.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Washington Center has an overall quality rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 5 stars, staffing: 3 stars, quality measures: 4 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Local Comparison Snapshot
How Washington Center compares to 100 facilities in Oakland-Berkeley-Livermore, CA
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Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 100 facilities in Oakland-Berkeley-Livermore, CA.
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 100 other nursing homes in Oakland-Berkeley-Livermore, CA
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in SAN LEANDRO
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Reviews
Clean facility, great nursing and therapy team. Our family doctor recommended this place, we are pleased with the overall service. Thankful to everyone for taking care of my sister and getting her home quickly.
My mother in law just completed a two month stay here, and we were pleasantly surprised by how kind and caring everyone is. The facility is clean, every time I visited I never smelt any bad odors. Thank you to the staff who were a great support to help my mother get back on her feet and help me order what was needed to bring her home safely. I hope that we never have to comeback again, but if we do I truly would choose the same one. Thank you for your kindness and caring that you show us while my mother in law was at your facility.
To the WRC Management:The following personnel I recommend a Five Star rating for their professional performance and skilled in helping my husband Ronald Chin in his Rehabilitation recovery from his injuries and surgery. 1) PT Freddie and OT Ofelia were outstanding and deserved a Five Star rating; and a raise! 2) Nurses Roseline, Alice, and Alyza were all outstanding in their professional skills in nursing Ronald back to good health. They all deserve a Five Star rating! 3) CNA: Shila, Ana Carrasco,and Omo are the best and number 1; deserve Five Star rating! 4) CNA: Others have done an outstanding service are: Janett, Paola, Jocelyn Hernandez, Paola Reyna, Five Star rating. Thank you all for your professional service in helping to provide outstanding rehabilitation skills and service for Ronald Chin. Sincerely, Lorene and Ronald Chin
The admissions team here made the entire process so smooth and welcoming. From the very first call, they were incredibly friendly, patient, and attentive to our needs. Like most nursing homes the staff is stretched thin but even so, you can tell they truly care, and it shows in every interaction. We felt confident and at ease knowing our loved one would be in such a supportive environment!
My primary care doctor referred me to this place, I was nervous about the process as this was a first time for me. I did not expect to get such attentive care. There was some issues with the TV, but they were quick to fix it. food wasn't always the greatest, but they offered alternatives and that worked. These nurses and care takers have such a demanding job, yet they were all so patient and kind, they deserve the full 5 starts.
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