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2.5 from 34 reviews
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Overall Review of Maxim Healthcare
caveat13 reviews mention this
Communication and follow-up are inconsistent
Many reviewers describe disorganized recruiting and poor follow-through.
Several reviewers report that recruiters or onboarding were disorganized, with missed callbacks, unanswered emails, or stalled communications. Others describe getting conflicting or late information about next steps, scheduling, or care details. A smaller set of reviewers do say office and scheduling communication felt responsive, but the complaints about not hearing back are frequent enough that it stands out as a core concern.
common6 reviews mention this
Support and training get praise
Supportive training is a recurring positive theme in reviews.
Multiple reviewers highlight practical support after joining, including structured training and feeling comfortable in the role. Several mention that recruiters, schedulers, or clinical staff were helpful when questions came up. A recurring point is that newer staff felt guided through programs like novice nurse training and crisis prevention training.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Safety incidents show up repeatedly
Some reviews point to serious safety problems.
A few reviewers describe incidents that raised safety concerns, including an elopement after a respite-related lock issue and injuries on cases with biting. There are also accounts of feeling unsafe in the work environment, including concerns about protection while working. While other reviews speak positively about care quality, these safety-focused accounts are prominent and concerning.
common3 reviews mention this
Pay, benefits, and flexibility
Reviewers mention compensation and schedule flexibility as key factors.
Some reviewers call out competitive pay and benefits, alongside flexibility in scheduling. Others describe pay as average but balance it with flexibility. Taken together, compensation isn’t universally described as exceptional, but flexibility and benefits do come up as meaningful positives.
How we summarize
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Features
Transportation
Metropolitan Oakland International (9 miles away)
San Francisco International (16 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
Located in Emeryville, California, this vibrant neighborhood offers easy access to various transportation options such as the Emeryville Amtrak station and several BART stations for convenient travel. The area is home to a variety of amenities including theaters like the AMC Bay Street 16, pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, numerous parks for outdoor recreation, a selection of diverse restaurants ranging from Homemade Cafe to Fentons Creamery, and reputable medical facilities such as Sutter Urgent Care and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Additionally, there are cozy cafes like Blue Bottle Coffee and Caffe Strada for socializing with friends. Places of worship such as the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley are also nearby for spiritual fulfillment. With its proximity to essential services and a range of leisure activities, this part of Emeryville is an ideal location for seniors looking for a lively yet comfortable community to call home.
Transportation
Emeryville Amtrak (0.5 miles)
MacArthur BART Station (1.9 miles)
West Oakland BART Station (2.3 miles)
Lake Merritt BART Station (3.4 miles)
El Cerrito Plaza BART Station (4.4 miles)
20/21 Bus Stop (5.4 miles)
Fruitvale BART Station (6 miles)
Theaters
AMC Bay Street 16 (0.6 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Farmacy Berkeley (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
CBCB GFTCRD (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Blüm Oakland (2.4 miles)
Parks
Temescal Creek Park (1.2 miles)
Grove Park (2 miles)
Presentation Mini Park (2.3 miles)
Mosswood Park & Recreation Center (2.3 miles)
Cedar Rose Park (2.7 miles)
Willard Park (2.8 miles)
Snow Park (2.9 miles)
Restaurants
Homemade Cafe (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (2 miles)
Bakesale Betty (2 miles)
Drake's Dealership (2.5 miles)
Dona Tomas (2.6 miles)
Cato's Ale House (2.6 miles)
Fentons Creamery (2.8 miles)
Physicians
Sutter Urgent Care: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (2.3 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Mosswood Building (2.4 miles)
Kiwi Pediatrics Medical Group (3.1 miles)
Berkeley Pediatrics (3.2 miles)
One Medical (3.3 miles)
Sutter East Bay Medical Center (4.1 miles)
Hospitals
Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Camps (2.3 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (2.5 miles)
Kaiser OB-GYN (2.6 miles)
Highland Hospital (4.6 miles)
Cafes
Blue Bottle Coffee (2.5 miles)
Highwire Coffee Roasters (2.6 miles)
Caffe Strada (3.2 miles)
Bicycle Coffee (3.3 miles)
Hal's Office (3.6 miles)
Cafe N!ne (5.6 miles)
Starbucks (6.2 miles)
Places of Worship
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley (5.6 miles)
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