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Lake Merritt Healthcare Center
309 Macarthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94610
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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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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- Issues with the facility's physical condition, such as outdated infrastructure and lack of essential amenities like a fully functioning ice machine and air conditioning, were mentioned.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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 awayWhole Foods Market
0.5 miles awayLakeshore Natural Foods
0.5 miles awayTrader Joe's
0.5 miles awayGrocery Outlet
0.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
345 MacArthur Boulevard
0.1 miles awayMacArthur Boulevard & Adams Street
0.1 miles awaySanta Clara Avenue & Crescent Street
0.2 miles awaySanta Clara Avenue & Elwood Avenue
0.2 miles awaySanta Clara Avenue & Valle Vista Avenue
0.2 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
0.3 miles awayChase
0.4 miles awayWells Fargo
0.5 miles awayBank of the West
0.5 miles awaySummit Bank
0.7 miles awayHospitals
Oakland Medical Center
0.7 miles awayAlta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
0.7 miles awayHighland Hospital
1.4 miles awayChildren's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
1.7 miles awayAlta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
2.8 miles awayPharmacies
Safeway Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayCVS
0.5 miles awayWalgreens
0.5 miles awayNichols Health Mart
0.7 miles awayWellspring
0.9 miles awayDentists
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry
0.4 miles awayBruce McEtchin Family Dentistry
0.5 miles awayTimothy D. Lee
0.7 miles awayOakland Eco Dental
0.7 miles awayPediatric Dentistry
0.9 miles awayParks
Grand Lake
0.2 miles awaySplash Pad Park
0.3 miles awayEastshore Park
0.3 miles awayLakeside Park
0.4 miles awayMorcom Amphitheatre of Roses
0.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church
1.3 miles away11th Avenue Buddha
1.4 miles awaySaint Marys Roman Catholic Church
1.7 miles awayGrace Cathedral
8.9 miles awayMisión San Francisco de AsÃs
10.2 miles awayShopping
Public Market
2.9 miles awayAlameda South Shore Center
3.7 miles awayEpicurious Garden
4.6 miles awayEastmont Town Center
5.1 miles awayEl Cerrito Plaza
6.3 miles awayCulture
Studio Grand
0.3 miles awayThe Emerald City Stage
0.6 miles awayStorybook Puppet Theater
0.6 miles awayThe Sound Room
0.6 miles awayCreative Growth Art Center
0.7 miles awayRestaurants
Mimosa Cafe
0.2 miles awayAlmond & Oak
0.3 miles awayYang Chow Restaurant
0.3 miles awayMiss Saigon
0.3 miles awayThe Star
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