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Alameda Hospital in Alameda, CA

Alameda Hospital is a nursing home community in Alameda, CA.

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Alameda Hospital in Alameda, CA

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2070 Clinton Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.6 from 106 reviews
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Overall Review of Alameda Hospital

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Care team communication varies widely

Residents and families describe both very helpful, kind care and episodes of being dismissed.

Some reviewers praise professionals as kind, attentive, and communicative, including staff who explained steps and helped during stressful moments. Other reviewers describe doctors or staff who did not listen, treated patients without empathy, or provided unclear and discouraging guidance. This spread aligns with the community’s focus on skilled nursing support and daily care assistance.

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Waits and triage are a recurring issue

Many reviewers mention slow ER flow and delayed triage when they needed urgent attention.

Several reviews describe long waits, first-come patterns without a smooth check-in process, and difficulty getting triage attention promptly. A subset also mentions overworked feelings among emergency-room staff and trouble coordinating care right after arrival. If you’re prioritizing quick intake and short delays, these comments are worth weighing alongside the community’s structured supervision and nursing-care services.

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Billing and out-of-pocket surprises

Cost concerns come up repeatedly, including large bills and difficulty resolving them.

Multiple reviewers complain about high charges after emergency visits and report confusion about insurance coverage. Others mention problems contacting billing or collections-related issues. While the community lists meal service and specialized diets as part of ongoing care support, the reviews’ billing frustration centers on the financial experience after treatment.

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Cleanliness and condition concerns

A recurring theme is criticism of cleanliness and the look of some spaces.

Some reviewers describe rooms and waiting areas as dirty or unsanitary, including complaints about bathrooms and older or run-down conditions. A smaller number also mentions specific cleanliness problems noticed during visits. Because the community offers housekeeping services as well as private bathroom amenities, these negative impressions appear inconsistent with the care-related support being offered.

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Diabetes and special diets are supported

The community supports diabetes and other special-diet needs as part of dining and meal prep.

Diet-related needs show up in both care services and the dining approach, including diabetes diet support and special dietary restrictions. Reviews also mention experiences that would reasonably require consistent meal handling and oversight, though many posts focus more on emergency-care outcomes than long-term dining. If you need diet-specific support while receiving skilled nursing care, this is a clearly stated offering.

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Features

Housing

  • 181 resident community capacity 181 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Metropolitan Oakland International (3 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (3 miles away)
  • San Francisco International (12 miles away) San Francisco International (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Harborside Health Center (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)

Parks

  • Alameda Dog Park (1 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (1.2 miles)
  • Shoreline Park (1.7 miles)
  • Alco Park (2.7 miles)
  • Snow Park (3.1 miles)
  • Dimond Park (3.6 miles)
  • Morcom Rose Garden (3.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Fruitvale BART Station (1.8 miles)
  • Lake Merritt BART Station (2.5 miles)
  • 20/21 Bus Stop (3.1 miles)
  • JSX (3.6 miles)
  • West Oakland BART Station (3.7 miles)
  • Escape Lounge (4.1 miles)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (2 miles)
  • Nido’s Backyard (2.2 miles)
  • Original Pattern Brewing Company (2.5 miles)
  • Seawolf (2.6 miles)
  • Jack London Square (2.6 miles)
  • Almanac Beer Co. Barrel House & Taproom (2.8 miles)
  • Drake's Dealership (3.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Bicycle Coffee (2.5 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (4.7 miles)
  • Highwire Coffee Roasters (5.6 miles)
  • Caffe Strada (7.3 miles)
  • Andytown Coffee Roasters (8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bay Area Chinese Bible Church (2.6 miles)
  • Bethel Presbyterian Church Of San Leandro (7.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Highland Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Camps (4.1 miles)
  • Kaiser OB-GYN (4.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (4.3 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Labor & Delivery (6.2 miles)

Physicians

  • One Medical (3.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Mosswood Building (4.2 miles)
  • Sutter Urgent Care: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (7 miles)
  • Berkeley Pediatrics (7.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Bay Street 16 (5.3 miles)

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