LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC

CCN 056350 · LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC · Alameda · CA · For profit - Limited Liability company · CRYSTAL SOLORZANO chain · 53 certified beds


Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1972-08-31, LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC is a 53-bed nursing home in OAKLAND, California, averaging 50.9 residents a day.

Has LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC been cited for violations?

CMS lists 44 health-inspection deficiencies for LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC since 2021-07-16, 38 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is E; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-15.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-15F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D
2026-03-16F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D
2026-03-06F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2026-03-05F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.E
2026-03-05F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D
2026-01-06F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-01-28F0742Provide 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.D
2024-10-25F0565, F0584, F0644, F0689, F0726, F0730, F0812, F0880Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / 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. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-10-25F0676, F0679, F0684, F0755, F0761, F0801, F0842, F0849Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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. / 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / 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.D
2024-10-25F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B
2023-11-16F0759, F0812Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2023-11-16F0688, F0693, F0726, F0730, F0732, F0760, F0761, F0880, F0883, F0908, F0919Provide 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. / 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. / 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. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / Post nurse staffing information every day. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2023-11-16F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.C
2021-07-16F0812, F0880, F0912Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.E
2021-07-16F0698, F0908Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.D
2021-07-16F0584Honor 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.B

How is LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC staffed relative to the CA average?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.163614.51570
Total nursing staff turnover (%)28.636.7
Average number of residents per day50.987.9

Who owns LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC, and what chain is it in?

LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name LAKE MERRITT HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC and belongs to the CRYSTAL SOLORZANO chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTLMHCST LLCsince 07/24/2024
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTCOHEN, RACHEL, DIONISIO, PAOLAsince 07/24/2024
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTRUST, JADENsince 07/24/2024
CORPORATE OFFICERCOHEN, RACHELsince 07/24/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLRENEW HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, CHAVARRIA, EVA, COHEN, RACHEL, ENABULELE, FATE, SHARMA, VATSALA, YEH, JAMESsince 07/24/2024
ADP OF THE SNFGATEWAYS REHABILITATION CENTER II LLC, RENEW HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, CHAVARRIA, EVA, ENABULELE, FATE, SHARMA, VATSALA, YEH, JAMESsince 08/17/2023

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