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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Experience vibrant living at Lake Park Senior Living in Oakland, CA, where personalized care meets endless opportunities for joy and independence. Specializing in assisted living, independent living, and respite care, this community features 55+ active adult apartments, including an entire floor dedicated to assisted living. Residents can choose from spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as cozy alcoves, ensuring a perfect fit for every lifestyle.
With a serene and inspiring indoor setting, you’ll have endless options to have fun, make friends, and relax. The best part? You or your loved one can rest easy, knowing there’s a plan in place in case their needs change in the future. This community offers the perfect balance of independence and support, ensuring residents can manage daily activities with dignity and ease. With a wide array of services and amenities, life here is enjoyable, fulfilling, active, and worry-free.
Kirsten Korfhage serves as Executive Director at Lake Park Senior Living, overseeing compliance with state policies and licensing regulations. With a deep commitment to fostering environments focused on joy, independence, and wellness, she leads the community with a passion rooted in extensive senior living experience.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 143rd out of 275 homes in California.| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 35m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
88% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
12% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #247 / 279Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 247th out of 279 homes in California.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Lake Park Senior Living is legally operated by Lake Merritt Senior Living Llc;calson Care Oakland, and administrated by Kirsten Korfhage.
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 21 | 10 | This facility has 110% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (21 vs. CA avg 10). Click this badge to view the full California ranking.↑ 110% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | — | — |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 21 | — | — |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 5.3 | 2.5 | This facility has 112% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (5.3 vs. CA avg 2.5). Click this badge to view the full California ranking.↑ 112% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3). Click this badge to view the full California ranking.↓ 88% better |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The facility’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated substantiated deficiencies related to elevator maintenance, security lapses, and staffing issues alongside many unsubstantiated complaints and clean annual inspections. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026, cited one deficiency for elevator disrepair and assessed a $250 civil penalty for a repeat violation. Earlier substantiated deficiencies included failure to provide 24-hour security, inadequate staff training and night shift staffing, illegal resident eviction, and failure to obtain required building permits, showing ongoing compliance challenges.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.
150% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
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Lake Park Senior Living is located in Oakland, California.
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0.5 mile from city center
— 2.2 miles to nearest hospital (Neurology: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland)
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
8722122% better than California average
0% compared with California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,247 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 21 | 62 | 83 | 7,422 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 33 | 39 | 2,837 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 11 | 18 | 1,698 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 609 | 64 | 70% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 568 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 527 | 63 | 69% | 8.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 512 | 65 | 71% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 431 | 65 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 393 | 65 | 71% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 182 | 19 | 21% | 7.3 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
18Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
77% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.6%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
19% lower than California averageCalifornia average: $55K
197% more fines than California averageCalifornia average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than California averageCalifornia average: 0.5
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
6 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 26, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 26, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 14, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 17, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Lake Park Senior Living is in the Downtown Oakland neighborhood of Oakland.
The legal owner and operator of Lake Park Senior Living is Lake Merritt Senior Living Llc;Calson Care Oakland.
Lake Park Senior Living has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Lake Park Senior Living's occupancy is 47%.
Kirsten Korfhage is the administrator of Lake Park Senior Living.
Lake Park Senior Living has 275 beds.
Lake Park Senior Living has had 21 recently reported deficiencies.
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