Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 Macarthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA · (510) 836-3777
- Certified beds
- 53
- Residents per day
- 52
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Crystal Solorzano
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- August 31, 1972
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How this home got 2 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in California.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★2 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among California homes
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC carries 109 inspection points. That is fewer than 34% of California's 1,154 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in California: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–33 pts
- 4★ 33–66 pts
- 3★ 66–96 pts
- 2★ 96–146 pts
- 1★ over 146 pts
Bars show every rated home in California by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
44 health citations on record since 2021. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care8E
- D
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- D
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services6E
- D
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- E
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- E
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- D
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- D
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- D
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Environmental6E
- B
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- D
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- D
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- C
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- E
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- D
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Resident Rights5E
- D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- D
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
- E
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- E
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- B
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pharmacy Service5E
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
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.
- E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- D
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.
Nutrition and Dietary4E
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control4E
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation3E
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- E
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning2E
- E
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Administration1D
- D
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspection history
2024-10-25
23 health deficiencies · 7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2023-11-16
15 health deficiencies · 13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (3 deficiencies)
2021-07-16
6 health deficiencies · 8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 4 h 3 min of nursing staff time a day, 19 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
4 h 3 min
California average
4 h 33 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 30% of nursing staff and 0% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 1 administrator.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident daysAbout the same | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days2.7 pts worse | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine6.2 pts worse | 92.5% | 98.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine8.1 pts worse | 89.8% | 97.9% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1 pts better | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms3.7 pts better | 3.9% | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.1 pts better | 0.0% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication9.6 pts better | 4.1% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication1.8 pts worse | 14.1% | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.3 pts better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened3.7 pts better | 5.2% | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased5.2 pts better | 5.0% | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.7 pts better | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.2 pts better | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence2.4 pts better | 7.4% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.6 pts worse | 5.9% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine13.7 pts worse | 80.9% | 94.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit15.7 pts worse | 26.8% | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication2.6 pts worse | 3.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine37.5 pts worse | 55.6% | 93.1% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission1.3 pts better | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
17 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen, Rachel | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 75% | 9 facilities |
| Dionisio, Paola | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 24% | 10 facilities |
| Lmhcst LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 24% | 1 facilities |
| Chavarria, Eva | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Chavarria, Eva | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Cohen, Rachel | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Cohen, Rachel | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Enabulele, Fate | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Enabulele, Fate | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Gateways Rehabilitation Center Ii LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Renew Health Consulting Services LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Renew Health Consulting Services LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Rust, Jaden | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Sharma, Vatsala | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 19 facilities |
| Sharma, Vatsala | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 19 facilities |
| Yeh, James | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Yeh, James | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
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Fire safety
28 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke12F
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems7F
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Construction3F
- F
Have a combustible roofing system that meets safety standards.
- E
Use approved construction type or materials.
- D
Use approved construction type or materials.
Emergency Preparedness3F
- F
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- D
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- D
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Miscellaneous3E
- E
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- D
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
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