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HomeCaliforniaMercy Retirement & Care Center

Mercy Retirement & Care Center

3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA 946015105348540WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(35 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
59
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $16,675

How Mercy Retirement & Care Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.68 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.90 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Above state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.90 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 9, 2023
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 13, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Alameda County 65+
243,239
14.6% of county
County Population
1,663,823
Alameda County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Oakland, California with 59 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
59
Avg Residents/Day
50.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 17, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Alameda
Last Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
65.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (29)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Sep 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jun 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Jun 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Minimal Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Jun 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0626Potential for Harm

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Survey: Oct 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 6, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 6, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 6, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 6, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Feb 6, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$16,675
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 27, 2024
$16,675

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.80 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.99 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.68 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.15 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ELDER CARE ALLIANCE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 17, 1985
BENHAM-DWYER, RAELYNNEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 11, 2022
FOREMAN, NICOLEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 16, 2019
KRUEGER, MARKW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 9, 2016
LYONS, BLAINEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 11, 2017
JOGLEKAR, RAHULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 19, 2009
KATZMANN, LYNNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2012
MCGRATH, GERALDINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2020
MEGINNESS, NOREENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 27, 2011
WHELAN, CHRISTINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2011
BALLEY, MARJORIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 9, 2013
EVITTS, ROBINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 6, 2019
IVERSON, ADRIENECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Mercy Retirement & Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Mercy Retirement & Care Center
Oakland, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $16,675
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CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Fruitvale Healthcare Center
Oakland, CA3,168 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $105,627
Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center
Oakland, CA3,696 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Bay Marina Post Acute
Oakland, CA3,696 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $22,584
Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
Oakland, CA1.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $7,409
Excell Health Care Center
Oakland, CA1.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Mercy Retirement & Care Center
Oakland, CA · Current facility
—4/54/53/5$16,675
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center
Oakland, CA
3,168 ft3/52/55/5None recorded
Fruitvale Healthcare Center
Oakland, CA
3,168 ft5/55/54/5$105,627
Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center
Oakland, CA
3,696 ft5/55/54/5None recorded
Bay Marina Post Acute
Oakland, CA
3,696 ft3/52/53/5$22,584
Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
Oakland, CA
1.0 mi5/54/54/5$7,409
Excell Health Care Center
Oakland, CA
1.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Mercy Retirement & Care Center?▾
Mercy Retirement & Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Mercy Retirement & Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Mercy Retirement & Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Mercy Retirement & Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Mercy Retirement & Care Center had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 13, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $16,675.
What are the staffing levels at Mercy Retirement & Care Center?▾
Mercy Retirement & Care Center provides 4.68 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, 0.99 LPN hours, and 2.80 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Mercy Retirement & Care Center have?▾
Mercy Retirement & Care Center has 59 certified beds with an average of 50.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Mercy Retirement & Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in Oakland. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Mercy Retirement & Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Mercy Retirement & Care Center has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 35 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.