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Lake Merritt Healthcare Center

309 Macarthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94610

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $12,789

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $11,598
  • Average State Price: $7,474
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Lake Merritt Healthcare Center Description

    Lake Merritt Healthcare Center is a community that offers nursing care and is located in Oakland, California. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 making it the 28th highest rated community in the city out of 34 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    5.8
    Lake Merritt Healthcare Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 22 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 29 out of 35 communities in Oakland
  • Ranking in State: 3270 out of 3640 communities in CA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews highlight concerns about the facility, including favoritism among employees, inadequate staffing, and poor treatment of seniors.
    • Concerns about neglect and incompetence in basic medical protocols, infection control, and patient safety were raised, with some reviewers surprised the facility is still operational.
    • Issues with the facility's physical condition, such as outdated infrastructure and lack of essential amenities like a fully functioning ice machine and air conditioning, were mentioned.
    • Some positive feedback was given, describing the facility as small but good, and praising the hard work of the staff and the overall friendly atmosphere.
    • However, serious concerns were raised about patient safety, including an incident where a patient was found wandering off the facility premises, raising doubts about the facility's security measures and staff awareness.
    • Despite some positive comments about the facility being a nice place to work and the efforts to maintain cleanliness and safety, the overall sentiment from several reviews suggests significant areas for improvement.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 31, 1972
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 53
    Total current residents: 48
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $5000


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-07-22 2021-08-09 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-09 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-09 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-09 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-09 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-09 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2020-02-26 2020-04-08 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2020-02-26 2020-04-08 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2020-02-26 2020-04-08 E Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2020-02-26 2020-04-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2020-02-26 2020-04-08 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2020-02-26 2020-04-08 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 E Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 D Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-02-07 2019-05-10 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-12 nan E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-01-12 nan E Infection Control Deficiencies Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
    2021-07-16 2021-08-24 B Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-07-16 2021-08-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-07-16 2021-08-24 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-07-16 2021-08-24 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-07-16 2021-08-24 D Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    2021-07-16 2021-08-24 E Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    2021-09-27 2021-11-01 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 E Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    2020-02-13 2020-03-13 B Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    2021-04-05 2021-04-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-04-05 2021-05-05 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2018-12-12 2019-01-11 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2018-12-12 2019-01-11 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2018-12-12 2019-01-11 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    2018-12-12 2019-01-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-12-12 2019-01-11 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2018-12-12 2019-01-11 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2018-12-12 2019-01-11 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2018-12-12 2019-01-11 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-12-12 2019-01-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2018-12-12 2019-01-11 E Environmental Deficiencies Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-05-21 $22,560
    2020-05-21 $28,200
    2020-05-21 $36,580
    2021-07-16 $5,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Oakland which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 419,267 (small city).
    • The average income is $161,739, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 71
      • Low Temperature: 53
      • Average Temperature: 63.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 73 days of rain and 291 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.7 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 2.9% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 27.16% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 15% Asian, 24% Black or African-American, 23% Hispanic or Latino, and 35% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.85 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 170.0, Moderate Days 72.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Safeway 1119
    0.4 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    0.5 miles away
    Lakeshore Natural Foods
    0.5 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    0.5 miles away
    Grocery Outlet
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    345 MacArthur Boulevard
    0.1 miles away
    MacArthur Boulevard & Adams Street
    0.1 miles away
    Santa Clara Avenue & Crescent Street
    0.2 miles away
    Santa Clara Avenue & Elwood Avenue
    0.2 miles away
    Santa Clara Avenue & Valle Vista Avenue
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    0.3 miles away
    Chase
    0.4 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.5 miles away
    Bank of the West
    0.5 miles away
    Summit Bank
    0.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Oakland Medical Center
    0.7 miles away
    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
    0.7 miles away
    Highland Hospital
    1.4 miles away
    Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
    1.7 miles away
    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
    2.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Safeway Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    CVS
    0.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.5 miles away
    Nichols Health Mart
    0.7 miles away
    Wellspring
    0.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Alameda Pediatric Dentistry
    0.4 miles away
    Bruce McEtchin Family Dentistry
    0.5 miles away
    Timothy D. Lee
    0.7 miles away
    Oakland Eco Dental
    0.7 miles away
    Pediatric Dentistry
    0.9 miles away

    Parks

    Grand Lake
    0.2 miles away
    Splash Pad Park
    0.3 miles away
    Eastshore Park
    0.3 miles away
    Lakeside Park
    0.4 miles away
    Morcom Amphitheatre of Roses
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church
    1.3 miles away
    11th Avenue Buddha
    1.4 miles away
    Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church
    1.7 miles away
    Grace Cathedral
    8.9 miles away
    Misión San Francisco de Asís
    10.2 miles away

    Shopping

    Public Market
    2.9 miles away
    Alameda South Shore Center
    3.7 miles away
    Epicurious Garden
    4.6 miles away
    Eastmont Town Center
    5.1 miles away
    El Cerrito Plaza
    6.3 miles away

    Culture

    Studio Grand
    0.3 miles away
    The Emerald City Stage
    0.6 miles away
    Storybook Puppet Theater
    0.6 miles away
    The Sound Room
    0.6 miles away
    Creative Growth Art Center
    0.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Mimosa Cafe
    0.2 miles away
    Almond & Oak
    0.3 miles away
    Yang Chow Restaurant
    0.3 miles away
    Miss Saigon
    0.3 miles away
    The Star
    0.3 miles away

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