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Mercy Retirement & Care Center
3431 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
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Mercy Retirement & Care Center Description
Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a very large 160 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.3 miles outside Alameda, California and is part of the Elder Care Alliance network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and one-bedroom room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 making it the 20th highest rated community in the city out of 34 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 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.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- A reviewer expressed gratitude for the compassionate care their mother received at Mercy during her last four months, highlighting the respect and kindness from the staff, including the director, nurses, and maintenance crew.
- Another reviewer shared a positive experience regarding their 78-year-old mother's recovery at Mercy after knee surgery, praising the attentive staff, enjoyable food, and effective rehabilitation services.
- One review mentioned Mercy as a nice, clean place with a good staff to work with, though no further details were provided.
Negative Reviews:
- A reviewer criticized the in-room care for assisted or skilled nursing at Mercy, sharing a personal story about their brother's lack of cleanliness, delayed responses, and unmet spiritual needs, despite the high cost.
- Concerns were raised about the Director of Staff Development (DSD) allegedly lying about staff to their registries, affecting their professional reputation and livelihood.
- Another review highlighted issues with the facility's lack of air conditioning, perceived disrespect towards nursing staff, and a lack of teamwork, particularly from the CNAs.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 17, 1985
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 59
Total current residents: 52
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 3
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 12
Total cost of fines: $39370
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-07 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-07 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-07 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-07 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-07 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-08 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-08 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-08 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-08 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-08 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-07-12 | $650 |
| 2021-07-12 | $655 |
| 2021-11-15 | $983 |
| 2021-11-15 | $975 |
| 2021-11-22 | $1,310 |
| 2021-11-22 | $1,300 |
| 2021-11-29 | $1,638 |
| 2021-11-29 | $1,625 |
| 2021-12-06 | $1,950 |
| 2021-12-06 | $1,965 |
| 2022-01-03 | $2,275 |
| 2022-01-03 | $2,293 |
| 2022-01-10 | $2,600 |
| 2022-01-10 | $2,620 |
| 2022-03-07 | $2,960 |
| 2022-03-07 | $2,982 |
| 2022-04-04 | $3,314 |
| 2022-04-04 | $3,289 |
| 2022-04-11 | $3,618 |
| 2022-04-11 | $3,645 |
| 2022-08-02 | $13,386 |
| 2022-08-02 | $13,287 |
| 2022-08-22 | $4,545 |
| 2022-08-22 | $4,580 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Alameda which is 2.3 miles away and has a population of 78,630 (large town).
- The average income is $49,654, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 70
- Low Temperature: 53
- Average Temperature: 62.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 72 days of rain and 292 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
El Charro Supermarket
0.3 miles awayFamily Depot
0.4 miles awaySupermercado Mi Pueblo
0.5 miles awaySmart and Final extra!
0.6 miles awayMi Tierra Super Mercado
0.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
35th Avenue & Foothill Boulevard
0.1 miles awayFoothill Boulevard & 35th Avenue
0.1 miles away35th Avenue & East 17th Street
0.1 miles awayFoothill Boulevard & Fruitvale Avenue
0.2 miles awayFruitvale Avenue & East 18th Street
0.2 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.4 miles awayBank of America
0.4 miles awayCitibank
0.5 miles awayBank of the West
0.7 miles awayWells Fargo
1.3 miles awayHospitals
Highland Hospital
1.2 miles awayAlameda Hospital
2.2 miles awayAlta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
3.5 miles awayOakland Medical Center
3.5 miles awayChildren's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
4.5 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.1 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.2 miles awayPacific Pharmacy
1.9 miles awayMỹ Lan Pharmacy
2.0 miles awayCVS
2.3 miles awayDentists
East Bay Family Dentistry
0.7 miles awayTinloy and Chin Orthodontics
1.7 miles awayHP Dental
1.9 miles awayEastlake Family Dentistry
2.2 miles awayBruce McEtchin Family Dentistry
2.4 miles awayParks
César Chávez Park
0.2 miles awayJosie de la Cruz Park
0.2 miles awayPeralta Hacienda Park
0.4 miles awayCourtland Creek Park
0.8 miles awayGarfield Park
0.8 miles awayPlaces of Worship
11th Avenue Buddha
1.6 miles awaySaint George Serbian Orthodox Church
2.6 miles awaySaint Marys Roman Catholic Church
3.4 miles awayGrace Cathedral
10.6 miles awayMisión San Francisco de AsÃs
11.3 miles awayShopping
Alameda South Shore Center
2.3 miles awayEastmont Town Center
2.5 miles awayPelton Plaza
5.4 miles awayPublic Market
5.7 miles awayEpicurious Garden
7.2 miles awayCulture
Norton Factory Studios
0.6 miles awayRhythmix Cultural Works
1.2 miles awayAlameda Civic Ballet
1.7 miles awayAltarena Playhouse
1.7 miles awayCreative Framing & Gallery.
1.8 miles awayRestaurants
El Grullense
0.4 miles awayLos Cocos
0.4 miles awayColors
0.4 miles awayCheri's Ice Cream and Deli
0.4 miles awayNhu Lan Sandwich
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