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Lake Merritt Healthcare Center

309 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, OAKLAND, CA, 94610

(510) 836-3777

53 licensed beds

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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309 Macarthur Boulevard

Oakland, CA 94610

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

056350

Care type

Nursing home

County

Alameda

Facility name

Lake Merritt Healthcare Center

Street address

309 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

City / state / ZIP

Oakland, CA 94610

Phone

(510) 836-3777

About this facility — Lake Merritt Healthcare Center

Lake Merritt Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Oakland, California. It is licensed for 53 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 55 senior care facilities in Oakland and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Lake Merritt Healthcare Center 72 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Crystal Solorzano

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Cohen, Rachel

Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — 75% stake — since 2024

Dionisio, Paola

Indirect owner — 24% stake — since 2024

Lmhcst Llc

Direct owner — 24% stake — since 2024

Chavarria, Eva

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Enabulele, Fate

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Gateways Rehabilitation Center Ii Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Renew Health Consulting Services Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Rust, Jaden

Indirect owner — since 2024

Sharma, Vatsala

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Yeh, James

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1972-08-31

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

22 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2024-10-25

Nurse staffing

4.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$366 per day (≈ $11,130/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

79% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 7% private/other

Occupancy

91% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

29% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-04-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2026-05-18

2026-03-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0726

D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2026-04-20

11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (70 citations)

2026-03-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-04-17

2026-03-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0600

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-03-30

F-0627

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2026-03-30

2026-01-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-02-01

2025-01-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0742

D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2025-02-17

2024-10-25Health inspection17 citations

F-0565

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0584

E · No harm found

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

F-0644

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0676

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0679

D · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0689

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0726

E · No harm found

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

F-0730

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0755

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0761

D · No harm found

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

F-0801

D · No harm foundFood safety

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

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0842

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0849

D · No harm found

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

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-25

F-0912

B · No harm found

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

2023-11-16Health inspection14 citations

F-0688

D · No harm found

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

F-0693

D · No harm found

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

F-0726

D · No harm found

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

F-0730

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-01-14

F-0732

D · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-01-14

F-0759

E · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-01-14

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-01-14

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-01-14

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2024-01-14

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-01-14

F-0883

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-01-14

F-0908

D · No harm found

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-01-14

F-0912

C · No harm found

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

F-0919

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-01-14

2021-07-16Health inspection6 citations

F-0584

B · No harm found

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

F-0698

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-08-24

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2021-08-24

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-08-24

F-0908

D · No harm found

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2021-08-24

F-0912

E · No harm found

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

2025-09-17Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

K-0162

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Have a combustible roofing system that meets safety standards.

Corrected 2025-09-29

K-0918

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-12-02

2024-10-25Fire-safety inspection7 citations

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-25

K-0161

E · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-11-25

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-25

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-25

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-02

K-0926

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

2023-11-16Fire-safety inspection11 citations

K-0161

D · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-12-18

K-0341

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-18

K-0342

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-18

K-0345

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-18

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-18

K-0355

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-18

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-18

K-0711

E · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2023-12-18

K-0741

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-18

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-18

K-0919

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2023-12-18

2021-07-16Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0026

D · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2021-08-09

E-0041

D · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2021-08-09

K-0347

E · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2021-08-09

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-08-09

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-08-09

K-0711

D · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2021-08-09

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2021-08-09

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2021-08-09

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 056350.

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