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Masonic Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise exceptional and friendly staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

34400 Mission Blvd, Union City, CA 94587125 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 28 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers wonderful amenities, including superior dining and beautiful grounds that are great for visits. However, families should be cautious about the front-desk professionalism and potential communication gaps with management, as these have been noted as points of friction.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

28 reviews on Google
Families may find comfort in the facility's beautiful grounds and highly praised staff members who are described as amazing and fantastic. However, there are significant concerns regarding unprofessionalism at the reception desk and instances of poor communication from management.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff9.0CleanN/AActivities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptional and friendly staff
  • Beautifully maintained grounds
  • High-quality dining/cooks
  • Welcoming atmosphere for visitors

Concerns

  • Unprofessional reception/front desk behavior

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 56 analyzed

5
32
4
12
3
0
2
2
1
10

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the quality of the dining and the cooks here; could you tell us more about what a typical daily menu looks like?
  • 2The grounds here look beautifully maintained; are there specific outdoor spaces or gardens where residents enjoy spending their time?
  • 3With such a high rating for staffing, how do the nurses and aides typically communicate updates or changes in health to family members?
  • 4We want to ensure smooth communication with the front office; what is the best way for us to reach the administrative team if we have a question during a visit?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what are the specific protocols for notifying the family and coordinating care?
  • 6How does the facility organize social activities or group outings to keep residents engaged with one another?

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Key Review Excerpts

My grand mother lives here and it is perfect. The care could not be better. The staff is amazing.

Long-term resident's family · 2017★★★★★

The staff are great and frendly

Visitor · 2016★★★★

The cooks are superior and the facilities people work wonders. I attend a few events a year up there like a "strawberry feed" in mid-summer, outdoor degrees during times of good weather, and visitations. This place is nothing short of a slice of paradise!

Frequent visitor · 2013★★★★★
Source: 28 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.98hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.59hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
29%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Worse Than Avg

11

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility66.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
66.2%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Alameda
9.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.5%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Alameda
8.0%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.7%
US
5.3%
CA
4.1%
Alameda
4.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.8%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Alameda
7.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
88.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Alameda
97.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.4%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Alameda
9.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility53.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
53.5%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Alameda
91.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility68.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
68.3%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Alameda
90.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Alameda
0.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
2penalties
Well below state avg (15.4)
1 complaint-triggered
$3,162 in fines

Masonic Home has a pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, particularly in food safety and dietary services, fire safety systems, and electrical equipment maintenance. One family filed a complaint in 2024 regarding treatment and care quality. While all documented issues show correction dates, the facility continues to struggle with basic operational standards including proper food storage, emergency equipment functionality, and medication management across four separate inspections from 2019 to 2025.

Feb 6, 2025Routine
10
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0500Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0814Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Aug 28, 2024Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jul 13, 2023Routine
11
0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0291Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0325Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0342Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Aug 2, 2019Routine
12
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0030Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0031Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 20, 2023

$1,764

Fine

May 30, 2023

$1,398

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Masonic Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Masonic Homes of California

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Balbiani, MarioOfficer / DirectorBear, JefferyOfficer / DirectorBezner, BrianOfficer / DirectorChan, GarrettOfficer / DirectorDiaz, RobertoOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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