CAverage · score 50/100 · #575 of 1,154 in California
Mercy Retirement & Care Center
3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601 · 59 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in California
9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44)above median
$16,675 in fines in 3 years
Why Mercy Retirement & Care Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (small, 59 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Mercy Retirement & Care Center at a Glance
C
50/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.68 h.
60<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 44.
67<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
36<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $16,675 fines, 0 denials.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, small facilities · CMS record 555189 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601
Phone5105348540
CountyAlameda
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds59
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
Bay Area Healthcare Center - Oakland, CA · 99 beds
- Staffing 6.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — top 10%
2
Mcclure Post Acute - Oakland, CA · 60 beds
- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — top quarter
3
Piedmont Gardens Health Facility - Oakland, CA · 94 beds
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.