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Mercy Retirement & Care Center

3431 Foothill Boulevard

Oakland, CA 94601

160 beds • Est. 1999 (27 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.7 Good

1 serious and 3 minor state citations across 26 state inspections, with 1 substantiated complaint. Last inspected in March 2026.

Safety data last updated July 2026

Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.


Why we like it

Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a 160-bed assisted living community in Oakland, operated as a Catholic nonprofit with over 27 years of continuous licensing. It combines faith-based mission with a long operational track record and an excellent safety record — a combination that's hard to find.

  • Solid safety record

    A mostly clean inspection record: 1 serious and 3 minor citations across 26 state inspections, with 1 verified complaint. Nothing here stands out as a red flag, though it's still worth asking how any past issues were resolved.

  • Catholic nonprofit mission

    Faith-based nonprofit operation means resident care is the mission, not a profit center. This often translates to better staffing ratios and more investment in resident services.

  • 27+ years licensed

    Decades of continuous operation is a strong signal of stability. Communities that have lasted this long have weathered industry changes and maintained standards.

  • Oakland accessibility

    Located in Oakland with access to BART and major freeways, making it convenient for families across the Bay Area to visit regularly.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Studio$5,720/mo
1 Bedroom$7,900/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

3431 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601

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Amenities & Services

Memory Care Program
Dining
Activities Program
Chapel

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Mercy Retirement & Care Center?
Mercy Retirement & Care Center has a FYI Safety Score of 8.7 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 4 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 26 inspections.
How much does Mercy Retirement & Care Center cost?
Mercy Retirement & Care Center starts at $5,720 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Mercy Retirement & Care Center offer memory care?
Mercy Retirement & Care Center does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Mercy Retirement & Care Center accept Medi-Cal?
Mercy Retirement & Care Center is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Mercy Retirement & Care Center last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Mercy Retirement & Care Center was on 2026-03-11. The facility has received 26 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Mercy Retirement & Care Center have?
Mercy Retirement & Care Center has 4 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 26 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.7 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Mercy Retirement & Care Center been in operation?
Mercy Retirement & Care Center has been licensed for 27 years in Oakland, California, with a licensed capacity of 160 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
015600255
Size
160 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
March 11, 1999 (27 years)
Licensee
Mercy Ret & Care Ctr and Elder Care Alliance
Administrator
Mccarron, Kathleen
Phone
(510) 534-8540
Address
3431 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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