Oakland, CA

Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 17 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

309 Macarthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA

(510) 836-3777

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

53

Certified beds

Average residents

50

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Crystal Solorzano

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1972-08-31

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.43

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.03

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.89

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.85

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

73%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.0
2.3
0.7 pts worse
1.9
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.8
1.6
2.2 pts worse
1.8
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
98.5%
0.4 pts better
93.4%
5.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
98.2%
1.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.2%
1.6%
0.6 pts worse
3.3%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
6.8%
5.6 pts better
11.4%
10.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5%
4.1%
1.6 pts better
5.4%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 11.5%
13.7%
2.2 pts better
19.6%
8.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.9%
14.2%
6.7 pts worse
16.7%
4.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.7%
11.0%
1.7 pts worse
16.3%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.0%
10.7%
0.3 pts worse
14.9%
3.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.0%
1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
1.2%
0.6 pts better
1.7%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 13.2%
10.9%
2.3 pts worse
19.8%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.3%
4.7%
2.6 pts worse
5.1%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.5%
94.0%
3.5 pts better
81.7%
15.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 19.8%
11.2%
8.6 pts worse
12.0%
7.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 7.7%
1.5%
6.2 pts worse
1.6%
6.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.6%
93.2%
12.6 pts worse
79.7%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.0%
23.2%
0.2 pts better
23.9%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-25 · Fire 2024-10-25

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-11-16 · Fire 2023-11-16

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (3 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-07-16 · Fire 2021-07-16

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-17

K162 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a combustible roofing system that meets safety standards.

Corrected 2025-09-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-12-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-12-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2024-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K342 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2023-12-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2021-08-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-08-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2021-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2021-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2021-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2021-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2021-08-09

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-02-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-02-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2024-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-25

B · Minimal harm 2024-10-25

F912 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2024-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-01-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-14

C · Minimal harm 2023-11-16

F912 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2024-01-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-08-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-08-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F912 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2021-08-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2021-08-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2021-08-24

B · Minimal harm 2021-07-16

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-08-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Health Care Partners I LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

76% 2 facilities 2024-07-24
Solorzano, Crystal

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

75% 9 facilities 2024-07-24
Dionisio, Paola

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

24% 10 facilities 2024-07-24
Lmhcst LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

24% 1 facilities 2024-07-24
Chavarria, Eva

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-11-16
Enabulele, Fate

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-12-16
Renew Health Consulting Services LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 14 facilities 2023-08-17
Sharma, Vatsala

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2023-08-17
Solorzano, Crystal

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2024-07-24
Yeh, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-10-19

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