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.

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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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
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 November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2021).

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.