Oakland, California
Bellaken Garden
Assisted Living · Independent Living
2780 26th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
Bellaken Garden & Skilled Nursing Center in Oakland offers skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, restorative nursing, palliative and respite care, along with assisted living services.
- Licensed capacity
- 58 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- February 2000
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Bellaken Garden has operated for more than 26 years with zero Type A or Type B citations across five inspections and two complaint investigations, both of which were unsubstantiated.
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- Track record — Over more than 26 years of operation, the community has accumulated no Type A findings (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and no Type B findings (administrative or paperwork issues), a clean record across its full licensed history.
- Operating tenure — A licensed history of this length with consistently clean inspection outcomes gives real confidence in the pattern, since it reflects many inspection cycles rather than a short or thin track record.
- Complaints — Two complaint investigations were opened over the years, both closed as unsubstantiated, meaning no wrongdoing was confirmed in either case.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #15600413
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 8
Facility evaluation
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint investigation
Dec 9, 2025
Facility evaluation
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint investigation
Feb 21, 2024
Facility evaluation
Feb 21, 2024
1–5 of 8 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,900 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,900 / mo
- Studios
- $5,800 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $6,700 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
18 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Piano / Music room
- Beauty salon / Barber
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
8 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.3Average RatingAveraged from 19 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise Bellaken Garden's attentive, communicative staff, especially for Cantonese-speaking residents, though occasional short staffing is worth asking about.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly single out named staff members as attentive, kind, and professional, from nurses and administrators to admissions coordinators.
- Communication — Families describe staff proactively calling or texting with updates on hospital visits, appointments, and their loved one's condition.
- Daily life & dignity — Staff are noted for accommodating individual needs, including Cantonese-speaking caregivers and honoring personal food preferences like PB&J and milk before meals.
- Dining — The kitchen is praised for working directly with residents and families to provide culturally appropriate meals and personalized requests.
- Staff & care — One reviewer mentions the community is sometimes short staffed, so families should ask how staffing levels are managed during busy or emergency periods.
- Value & pricing — Reviews don't detail how costs shift between assisted living and skilled nursing, so families should confirm pricing structures across care levels during a tour.
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