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Fruitvale Healthcare Center
3020 East 15th Street, Oakland, CA 94601
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 140 beds, Fruitvale Healthcare Center serves Oakland in Alameda County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 9, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 15 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $83K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 24.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Alameda Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 25 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.9 | 39.4 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.0% | 34.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $82,691 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (69 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Oct 2024, 10 Dec 2021.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×18 E ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2024 |
| 8 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2024 | Fine | $8,947 | |
| 26 Dec 2023 | Fine | $14,113 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 5 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 24.0%, RNs 18.2%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.5% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, partnership. Legal business name: Fruitvale Operating Company, Lp. Chain: Mariner Health Care (17 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grancare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/28/2013 |
| Mariner Health Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/28/2013 |
| Mhc Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/28/2013 |
| Mhc West Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/28/2013 |
| National Senior Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/28/2013 |
| Fruitvale Holding Company Gp, LLC | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/28/2013 |
| Gc Holding Company 3, LLC | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Alameda County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Medical Center D/P SNF | San Leandro | 109 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 16.5 | — | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Bay Area Healthcare Center | Oakland | 99 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10.1 | — | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Baywood Court Health Center | Castro Valley | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 21.4 | — | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center | Oakland | 61 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 27.9 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Chaparral House | Berkeley | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 51.0 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Creekview Skilled Nursing | Pleasanton | 73 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 16.4 | — | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Crestwood Manor - Fremont | Fremont | 126 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 13.5 | — | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Crestwood Treatment Center | Fremont | 88 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 12.5 | — | 22 May 2026 |
All 69 facilities in Alameda County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Fruitvale Healthcare Center been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Fruitvale Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $83K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fruitvale Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fruitvale Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Mariner Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Grancare LLC, Mariner Health Care, Inc. and Mhc Holding Company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fruitvale Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Oct 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.