Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Visiting hours

We recommend visiting from 8 am until 6 pm, after that time we lock our doors as most residents are asleep. But you are welcome to visit 24 hours a day. Please call in advance for after-hours visits to ensure access.


How many people to a room?

It depends on bed availability when the patient is discharged. We have 1 private room and a couple of 3 and 4-person rooms.


How do I find out about the activities provided for the resident?

We strive to create social programs and individualized activities to match the capabilities and needs of each resident. This also has a powerful impact in the healing process of those residents involved in some type of rehabilitation. Specific activities include: active resident councils, musical performances, current events update, reading the newspaper, singing exercises, fitness activities, stretching exercises, religious meetings, outside entertainment, games, trivia, history, and volunteer involvement. We also strongly encourage families to participate with the residents in various activities.

A monthly calendar is posted to keep residents informed of upcoming events such as birthday parties, movies, musical programs, outings, candlelight dinners, ice cream socials and other special events. We always welcome friends and family to visit and attend our special events.


What articles of clothing should we bring?

We recommend approximately five changes of clothing and a pair of comfortable rubber-soled shoes. All articles should be washed, clearly labeled with the resident’s name in permanent ink, and entered into the residents’ personal inventory log in the medical chart. Other personal items should be marked or engraved for identification. We advise that residents do not keep valuable jewelry or large amounts of cash in the facility.


Can children visit?

We encourage children to visit, however, we ask you to alert the charge nurse to anyone visiting the facility under the age of 12.


What is the staff-to-patient ratio?

For cnas 1:9 morning shift, 1:10 pm shift, and 1:24 noc shift; Licensed nurses 1:27 morning shift, 1:33 pm shift, 1:33 noc shift.


How often will my loved one get therapy?

3-5 days a week pending insurance.


Can I take my loved one home for a visit?

Residents may have a leave of absence only with a physician’s authorization, which can be arranged through the nursing staff. Upon arrival and departure, the resident or responsible party must sign the LOA (leave of absence) book, located at the nursing station.


Can my loved one receive mail?

Mail is delivered to residents personally daily except for weekends and holidays.

Medical Hill Healthcare Center
Attn: ___________________ Room No. _____
475 29th St.
Oakland, CA 94602

Consider using our Send a Greeting feature on the website. You can choose from a variety of email cards to fill out that we will print and hand deliver to your loved one residing in our facility. Our email feature is free of charge.


Is smoking permitted in the facility?

For the safety and welfare of all residents and staff, we are a non-smoking facility. There are designated smoking areas in outdoor areas.


Where should I park when I come to visit?

There is ample parking in the parking lot with wheelchair access. Please observe all posted city parking signs. Avoid parking in spaces specifically reserved for the handicapped, employees, and physicians.


How do you protect patients, staff, and visitors from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases?

Our team is highly trained and experienced in caring for high-acuity patients and infectious diseases like COVID-19. Our dedicated infection prevention nurse helps ensure we follow current infection prevention guidelines and best practices. This includes educating all staff about the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as N95 masks, surgical masks, gloves, and gowns and when to use COVID-19 protocols required by the local department of public health and/or the CDC.

Medical Hill Healthcare Center

475 29th St.

Oakland, CA 94609

tel 510-832-3222