The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC
OAKLAND, CA · Medicare-certified · 53 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC in Oakland has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star quality measures, and 4-star staffing; reported staffing is 4.48 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months. Recent inspection citations included resident protection from abuse and neglect, nurse/nurse aide competency, and residents' rights to organize and participate in groups.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.477 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.477.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.14
- Nurse aides
- 2.90
- Weekend nursing
- 4.03
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19%9.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%2.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.1%5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.8%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—10%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.6%4.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—10%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.7%5.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—80.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.3%97.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CRYSTAL SOLORZANO · 10 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 47.5 residents on an average day (90% of 53 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.