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Princeton Manor Healthcare Center in Oakland, CA

Princeton Manor Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Oakland, CA.

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Princeton Manor Healthcare Center in Oakland, CA

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2124 57Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621

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4.2 from 44 reviews
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Overall Review of Princeton Manor Healthcare Center

common 24 reviews mention this

Kind, attentive staff stands out

Residents and families consistently describe caring, respectful staff members.

Across reviews, people describe the staff as kind, respectful, and supportive, with many saying they feel comfortable and well cared for. Several mention staff members taking the time to listen, address questions, and help with day-to-day comfort. A few reviews take a different tone, describing rudeness or inconsistency, but overall the dominant theme is that staff behavior makes a strong impression.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a frequent touchpoint

Reviews frequently mention the facility being clean and well maintained.

Many reviewers highlight cleanliness in rooms and common areas, describing the facility as clean and well-kept. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, saying the facility smells and feels unclean or run down. Where reviews are positive, they connect that cleanliness to a calmer, more reassuring stay.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Nursing availability and care support

Families describe both strong nurse availability and, at times, slow responses.

Several reviews point to staffing that’s responsive in practice, including moments where families say they could find a nurse when needed and that care felt steady. Others mention delays—such as long waits for help or medication being late—and one report includes unanswered calls during a medical situation. Taken together, residents and families frame nursing support as a key factor, with experience depending on the moment and unit needs.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining reviews are mixed, with both compliments and strong complaints.

One reviewer says the food supports a healthier diet, while another is sharply critical and describes meals they did not consider properly prepared. The contrast suggests dining experience may vary. Because these comments conflict, it’s worth asking about what meals look like day to day during a visit.

  • A festive gathering where people are enjoying a Christmas celebration.
caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication gaps show up in complaints

Some reviews describe difficulty getting timely answers or support.

A few reviewers describe slow or dismissive interactions when they asked questions, including examples of long waits for patient needs. There is also a report of a phone being unanswered during a concern, and another mentions medications arriving late. These comments focus less on the overall concept of care and more on getting help quickly when families reach out.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 82 resident community capacity 82 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 (4 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (4 miles away)
  • San Francisco International (14 miles away) San Francisco International (14 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 (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Harborside Health Center (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Fruitvale BART Station (1.6 miles)
  • 20/21 Bus Stop (2.2 miles)
  • JSX (3 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines Ticket Counter (4.1 miles)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) (4.1 miles)
  • Terminal 2 (4.1 miles)
  • Escape Lounge (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Lincoln Park (2.1 miles)
  • Avenue Terrace Playground (2.2 miles)
  • Dimond Park (2.7 miles)
  • Joaquin Miller Park (2.9 miles)
  • Redwood Regional Park (3.6 miles)
  • Shoreline Park (4 miles)
  • Alameda Dog Park (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Highland Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Labor & Delivery (4.6 miles)
  • Kaiser OB-GYN (5 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (5.1 miles)
  • Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Camps (5.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Post-Acute Care Center (7.2 miles)
  • Eden Medical Center (7.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Top Hatters Kitchen & Bar (3.7 miles)
  • Nido’s Backyard (4.3 miles)
  • Original Pattern Brewing Company (4.5 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4.6 miles)
  • Seawolf (4.6 miles)
  • Jack London Square (4.8 miles)
  • Drake's Dealership (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bay Area Chinese Bible Church (3.8 miles)
  • Bethel Presbyterian Church Of San Leandro (5.1 miles)
  • First Baptist Church Of Castro Valley (7.8 miles)

Physicians

  • One Medical (4.3 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Mosswood Building (5.1 miles)
  • Urology: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (7.5 miles)
  • Sutter Urgent Care: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (7.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Bicycle Coffee (4.7 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (5.3 miles)
  • Si Si Caffe (5.7 miles)
  • Highwire Coffee Roasters (6 miles)
  • Caffe Strada (7.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Bay Street 16 (6.9 miles)

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