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Marina Garden Nursing Center
3201 Fernside Blvd., Alameda, CA 94501 · Alameda County · (510) 523-2363
32 certified beds, about 32 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 555461 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 21, 2024, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since April 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.74 hours per resident per day, against 4.52 across California and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.50 of those hours.
26.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (California average 36.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
204/21
310/23
511/24
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 10 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
4D
3E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
1C
November 21, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 endanger the health and safety of residents.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medication was available to administer or given according to the physician's order for one of nine sampled residents (Resident 13) when Resident 13's Jardiance (medication used to help lower blood sugar levels) was not available for administration. This deficient practice had the potential for worsening of Resident 13's clinical condition.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 floor and a drainpipe to prevent backflow of sewage into the equipment) for food preparation sink. 2. Pop-up toaster was not cleaned regularly and had buildup of black and brown debris inside the bottom surface. 3. Scoop was stored inside the rice grain container. 4. Open carton of powdered potatoes was not sealed. 5. Two chest freezers had crystallization (freezer burn) inside the compartment. These failures had the potential to cause food borne illnesses for 28 residents who received food from the kitchen for a facility census of 29.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 wearing face masks below their nose. 2. Laundry staff 1 did not perform hand hygiene prior to putting on gloves and after removing gloves during linen handling. These failures had the potential for cross contamination and spread of infections among residents and staff at the facility.
- B Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Inspectors wroteBased 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, and 17) with multiple beds that provided less than 80 square feet (sq. ft) per resident who occupied these rooms. This deficient practice had the potential to result in inadequate space for the delivery of care to each of the residents in each room, or for storage of the residents' belongings.
October 5, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased 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. the ice machine had six wet black spots inside ice compartment and white build up residue on the right corner rim inside opening. 3. the mounted can opener had rust on the blade and surrounding parts. These failures had the potential to cause food contamination and food borne illness.
- E Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 deficient practice resulted in residents not receiving the appropriate diet portions to meet each individual needs.
- C Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Inspectors wroteBased 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, and 17) with multiple beds that provided less than 80 square feet (sq. ft) per resident who occupied these rooms. This deficient practice had the potential to result in adequate space for the delivery of care to each of the residents in each room, or for storage of the residents' belongings.
April 22, 2021Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 doffing gloves. 2. CNA 2 improperly transported soiled linens. 3. RNA 1 did not perform hand hygiene when assisting multiple residents and handling food. These failures had the potential to spread infection among facility residents.
- E Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Inspectors wroteBased 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, 16, and 17) with multiple beds that provided less than 80 square feet (sq. ft) per resident who occupied these rooms. This deficient practice had the potential to result in inadequate space for the delivery of care to each of the residents in each room, or for storage of the residents belongings.
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 7 on November 21, 2024, 6 on October 5, 2023, 6 on April 22, 2021.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Use approved construction type or materials.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Use approved construction type or materials.
- D Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.74 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.50 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.65 | 4.09 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.71 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.54 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 26.7% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 38.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.99 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.78 on weekdays and 3.65 on weekends, 3% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.68 in April to June 2025 to 3.74 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.74 | 0.50 | 3.78 | 3.65 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 32 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.51 | 0.53 | 3.58 | 3.34 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 33 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.80 | 0.39 | 3.87 | 3.63 | 0.2% | 0 of 92 | 31 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.68 | 0.37 | 3.76 | 3.50 | 0.1% | 4 of 91 | 31 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| California, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.36 | 0.59 | 4.52 | 3.97 | 2.3% | 0.5% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.2 | 10.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 31.4 | 9.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 12.0 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.7 | 22.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.3 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leung, Belinda | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/01/2004 | |
| Leung, Kenneth | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/01/2004 | |
| Leung, Belinda | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2004 | |
| Leung, Kenneth | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2004 | |
| Leung, Belinda | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2004 | |
| Leung, Kenneth | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2004 | |
| Leung, Belinda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2004 | |
| Leung, Kenneth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2004 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 21, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 21, 2024: "Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 21, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on November 21, 2024: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.65 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.09.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Fruitvale Healthcare Center Oakland, 1.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC Alameda, 1.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Garfield Neurobehavioral Center Oakland, 1.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Mercy Retirement & Care Center Oakland, 1.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center Alameda, 1.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 61 citations
- Princeton Manor Healthcare Center, LLC Oakland, 1.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center Oakland, 2.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 17 citations
California contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification Program, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-800-231-4024. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Cal Health Find, where California publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Marina Garden Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Marina Garden Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Marina Garden Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 21, 2024. The California average is 15.6.
- Has Marina Garden Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Marina Garden Nursing Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Marina Garden Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 8 owners and managers. Legal business name: MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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