RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 16 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Hayward, CA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Hayward, CA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

16Nursing Homes in Hayward
3.6/5
+0.4 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Hayward Avg Rating
$31K$29K vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Care landscape in Hayward

How Hayward compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+14.2%

    About 15% lower than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover40.3%

    A little higher than the state average of 38.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability15.1%

    About the same as the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Hayward, CA?

This page evaluates 16 eligible nursing homes in Hayward, CA and shows the top 16.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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