San Leandro, CA – Kaiser Permanente is set to close its last skilled nursing facility in California, resulting in the loss of 249 jobs. The facility, located at 1440 168th Ave. in San Leandro, will permanently shut down by mid-November, according to regulatory filings.
The closure affects a wide range of employees, including administrators, physical therapists, dietitians, licensed vocational nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Kaiser Permanente cited a “steady decline of patients over the last 11 years” as the primary reason for the closure. Patients have been transitioned to home care or community facilities, with continued oversight from Kaiser Permanente physicians.
Kaiser Permanente emphasized its commitment to patient care in a statement, noting that it has developed a strong network of skilled nursing facilities within the community. The healthcare provider has also advanced its home-based care programs, which it says align with patient preferences.
The San Leandro facility was once recognized as one of California’s top nursing homes by U.S. News & World Report in 2018-19. However, the facility began the closure process in June, with the last patients discharged by the end of July. Kaiser Permanente assured that no services would be lost, as patients were carefully transitioned to other high-quality care options.
Employees affected by the layoffs will receive job-search support and are encouraged to apply for other positions within the company. Kaiser Permanente expressed deep gratitude to its staff for their years of compassionate and skilled care.
The closure marks the end of an era for Kaiser Permanente’s direct involvement in skilled nursing care, shifting its focus to external facilities and home-based care solutions that align with modern healthcare trends.