All citations for Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

October 25, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 32 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a combustible roofing system that meets safety standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0162, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.