MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Marina Garden Nursing Center has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is above average and recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #397 out of 1155 facilities in California, placing it in the top half, and #36 out of 69 in Alameda County, meaning only a few local options are rated higher. However, the facility's trend is concerning as the number of issues identified has increased from 3 in 2023 to 5 in 2024. Staffing is a notable weakness, receiving a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars, but with a 0% turnover rate, which is significantly better than the state average. Additionally, while the center has no fines on record, it has faced several concerns, including improper food safety practices and inadequate portion control leading to residents not receiving the correct diet. These findings reflect some serious areas for improvement despite the overall positive trust rating.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In California
- #397/1155
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most California facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 21 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for California. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ○ Average
- 10 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
No Significant Concerns Identified
This facility shows no red flags. Among California's 100 nursing homes, only 0% achieve this.
The Ugly 10 deficiencies on record
Nov 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure there was Registered Nurse (RN) coverage eight hours a day, seven days a week for five days.
This failure had the potential to enda...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medication was available to administer or give...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and distribute food in a safe and sanitary manner when:
1. There was no air gap (a gap of air between the flo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain and observe infection control practices when:
1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 and Laundry Staff (LS) 1 were we...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0912
(Tag F0912)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility had fifteen resident's rooms (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, a...
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Oct 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0805
(Tag F0805)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow the correct serving sizes to seven Residents for a census of 32 residents (Resident 21, 10, 11, 25, 5, 30 and 2). This ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food under sanitary conditions when:
1.
a stainless-steel pasta tong had rust on its surface.
2.
...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0912
(Tag F0912)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility had fifteen resident's rooms (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, a...
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Apr 2021
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement their infection prevention policy and procedures when:
1. CNA 1 did not perform hand hygiene when donning and doffi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0912
(Tag F0912)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility had 15 resident (Rt) rooms (Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 1...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in California.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most California facilities.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Marina Garden Nursing Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within California, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Marina Garden Nursing Center Staffed?
CMS rates MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Marina Garden Nursing Center?
State health inspectors documented 10 deficiencies at MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER during 2021 to 2024. These included: 8 with potential for harm and 2 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Marina Garden Nursing Center?
MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 32 certified beds and approximately 31 residents (about 97% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in ALAMEDA, California.
How Does Marina Garden Nursing Center Compare to Other California Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in California, MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.2 and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Marina Garden Nursing Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Marina Garden Nursing Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in California. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Marina Garden Nursing Center Stick Around?
MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Marina Garden Nursing Center Ever Fined?
MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Marina Garden Nursing Center on Any Federal Watch List?
MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.