Lake Merritt Healthcare Center Llc
Oakland, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056350) · 53 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (510) 836-3777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Oakland, Alameda County, California, first approved for certification in 1972. The facility is licensed for 53 beds and currently serves an average of 50.9 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of a chain associated with Crystal Solorzano that includes 9 facilities nationally, which carry an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lake Merritt Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.6%.
Regarding the facility's penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials in the reporting period.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile summarizes CMS data current as of the most recent published refresh.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 2-star overall rating from CMS, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 28.6%; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 53 beds and has an average daily census of 50.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC associated with a chain under Crystal Solorzano that includes 9 facilities, with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 31, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5108363777 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5108363777 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056350?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.