Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC
309 Macarthur Boulevard · Oakland, CA · 94610 · 5108363777
53 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Crystal Solorzano
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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 February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
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 November 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
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 November 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
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 November 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
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 November 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
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 November 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B October 25, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
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 January 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056350 · certified since August 31, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.