Mercy Retirement & Care Center

Mercy Retirement & Care Center

3431 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 View Map

Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a Senior Living Home in California

Mercy Retirement & Care… is a Senior Living Home in California

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Overview of Mercy Retirement & Care Center

Experience the best of your golden years at Mercy Retirement & Care Center, a distinguished community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents receive the highest quality of care for their unique needs and preferences. The community is part of Elder Care Alliance, a non-profit organization, prioritizing residents’ comfort and well-being.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle for residents’ leisure and wellness. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive care options and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

Home Information MERCY RETIREMENT & CARE CENTER
  • Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
160
Occupancy
86.1%
Total Bed Days Available
60590
Avg. Length of Stay
181 days
Avg. Residents per Day
42
Finance
Home Revenue
$17,503,740.00
Payroll Costs
$8,123,779.00
Profit
$-978,321.00
Total Costs
$1,272,020.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
46.4%
House Specifics:
CCN
555189
Owner Name
ELDER CARE ALLIANCE
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Alameda
Type of Control
Governmental — City
Operations
Total Admissions
104
Total Discharges
106
% Medicaid Admissions
2%
% Medicare Admissions
60%
% Private Pay Admissions
38%
% Medicaid Discharges
15%
% Medicare Discharges
64%
% Private Pay Discharges
20%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
3 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5.00 hrs
Number of Fines
2
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
9818
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
3627
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
29599
Bed community size
160-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
18+ years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 92 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

License Status
Licensed
License Date
March 11, 1999
Facility Type
RCFE-CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Occupancy rate
49% (78 of 160 beds)
This is in line with the California average.

Additional community details

CMS Certification Number: 555189 Info Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Certification Number.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Mercy Retirement & Care Center

Independent Living
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Inspection History

18 visits
In line with the California average.
Senior living communities undergo regular visits by state and federal agencies to ensure they meet high standards of care, safety, and compliance.
4 citations
This is in line with the California average.
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Mercy Retirement & Care Center

Mercy Retirement & Care Center, a 741‑type group home in Oakland, has generally maintained compliance with California’s licensing standards. During a 2021 unannounced case‑management visit, the agency identified a financial‑abuse incident involving a home‑health agency employee, which the facility addressed by filing a police report and documenting the resident’s capacity to manage finances. The same year an additional unannounced inspection uncovered a medication error: a resident received an incorrect hydrocodone dosage because a physician’s PRN order had been misapplied. The facility took immediate disciplinary action against the involved staff, instituted new medication‑administration procedures, and agreed to provide refresher training and routine audits.

In March 2022, an infection‑control inspection found no deficiencies. The center demonstrated adequate screening procedures, personal protective equipment supplies, hand‑washing stations, and a comprehensive mitigation plan for COVID‑19 and other communicable diseases. The visit reinforced that the facility’s environmental and procedural controls were effectively managing residents’ health risks.

A subsequent 2023 annual inspection revealed a mix of strengths and emerging concerns. While the facility’s fire clearance, lighting, temperature control, food supply, medication storage, and staff background‑check compliance were satisfactory, two specific deficiencies were noted. First, a water fountain in the courtyard remained accessible to residents, violating regulations that require fencing or covering of water features when not in active use; the center promptly ceased fountain use and committed to submitting a written corrective plan. Second, a resident who had tested positive for tuberculosis had no chest‑x‑ray documented, raising a potential health‑safety issue; the agency agreed to obtain and file the required imaging within the allotted deadline.

Overall, Mercy Retirement & Care Center exhibits a pattern of generally robust compliance, with occasional lapses in medication administration and environmental safety that are addressed through corrective actions and staff training. The facility’s prompt responses to identified deficiencies and its documented corrective plans suggest a willingness to maintain resident safety and regulatory adherence.

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Address 7.2 miles from city center

Address 3431 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
  • Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
  • General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
  • CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
  • General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CA Specifics:
    County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
CA MSSP

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
CA PTP

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits:
    Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
  • CA Specifics:
    Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
CA ALW

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES

California CARES Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; need-based.
  • CA Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics:
    High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

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