Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,720/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 2026Community profile
MERCY RETIREMENT & CARE CENTER
3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA
★ 4.117 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About MERCY RETIREMENT & CARE CENTER
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,900/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$9,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$5,720 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Tracked public-data history
Recent changes
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October 17, 2026 at 11:40 PM PDT
1 change detected in this data refresh
Inspection record updated
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗August 18, 2026 at 11:03 PM PDT
2 changes detected in this data refresh
Inspection coverage updated
Inspection coverage changed from NOT_COVERED to COVERED.
Inspection record added
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗September 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM PDT
1 change detected in this data refresh
Inspection record updated
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗
Family and resident feedback
4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews
Overall rating from Caring.com. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveOur families experience
We love Mercy! It's a great fit for [name removed]! The staff is loving and caring. There are multiple activities each day. The food is very good to excellent cleanliness is very good for our knees. The part of the room apartment sizes is fine for now.
★★★★★
PositiveExcellent Experience
The staff that works there are very knowledgeable about what you need for loved ones with dementia. They are attentive, caring and very much there for their resident. The facility is extremely clean, well kept. The rooms are the largest I saw. I toured 7 other facilities, and this was not in my list. I went at the last minute, and was extremely glad I did. The neighborhood isn't much, but what's important is the people on the inside. I would absolutely recommend this facility for families making the extremely hard …
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
This is not just a senior living facility, this is a community of wonderful people. They set the stage for senior living in The Bay Area and Northern California.
★★★★★
Positiveour family's experience
Helpful and caring staff across the board. Attached and associated SNF with good coordination with assisted living facility
★★★★★
PositiveFamilies experience
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
I went to Mercy Retirement & Care Center. It was a much older building but was completely refurbished. It's very nice, and then we talked about their field trips and got a feel for what it was like living there. I saw the dining room, and what an apartment would look like. I thought it was very nice, and I thought that my friend would be happy there. She could only afford a studio, and it's not that big. It only has a microwave and a small refrigerator, but that's all she would need. It was just …
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing, Continuing Care Retirement Communities
- Operator
- Transforming Age
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- October 21, 2026
Campus care settings
Assisted living
MERCY RETIREMENT & CARE CENTER
160 licensed beds · License 15600255
Skilled nursing
MERCY RETIREMENT & CARE CENTER
59 CMS-certified beds · CMS CCN 555189
Classification and identity evidence
Why this community appears in these categories
Skilled Nursing
Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed October 18, 2026Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Official CDSS continuing-care facility classification joined by facility license number to the current licensed RCFE layer.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed October 14, 2026Skilled Nursing
Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed September 15, 2026Skilled Nursing
Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed August 19, 2026- CMS CCN: 555189 · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · official source ↗
- CCRC PROVIDER: MERCY RET & CARE CTR AND ELDER CARE ALLIANCE · California Department of Social Services · official source ↗
- LICENSEE: MERCY RET & CARE CTR AND ELDER CARE ALLIANCE · California Department of Social Services · official source ↗
- STATE FACILITY LICENSE: 15600255 · California Department of Social Services · official source ↗
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Café or Bistro
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Gluten-free
- Pureed Meals
- Vegan
- Low / No Sodium
- International Cuisine
- Vegetarian
- Anytime Dining
- Guest Meals
- Special Dining Programs
- Room Service
- Meals Provided
- Professional Chef
Health & wellness
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Memory Care
- Incontinence Care
- Medication Management
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- High Acuity Care
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Covered Parking
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Romanian
- English
- Spanish
- Filipino
Activities & engagement
- Reminiscence Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Walking Club
- Other Religious Services
- Jewish Services
- Bridge Club
- Buddhist Services
- Holiday Parties
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Karaoke
- Montessori Programs
- Adventist Services
- Current Events Club
- Art Classes
- Day Trips and Outings
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Men's Club
- Cooking Club
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Birthday Parties
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Qi Gong
- Activities On-site
- Christian Services
- Mormon/LDS Services
- Wine Tasting
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Catholic Services
- Wii Bowling
- Bible Study Group
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Pet-focused Programs
- Choir / Singing Club
- Islamic Services
- Cooking Classes
- Gardening Club
- Protestant Services
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Tai Chi
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Visiting Rabbi
- Forever Fit
- Community Service Programs
- Community Service Organizations
- Live Well Programs
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Sensory-based Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Outdoor spaces
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Beauty Salon
- Outside Patio
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Private Bath
- Computer or Media Center
- Raised Garden Beds
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Fitness Center
- Ballroom
- Piano or Organ
- Game Room
Apartment & room features
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
- Kitchenette
Facility-level payment evidence
Plans and public programs found in source records
These are directory, certification, contract, or participation records. They do not determine an individual’s eligibility, authorization, network benefits, cost sharing, admission, or whether a visit or stay is free.
Certified provider record
Medi-Cal long-term nursing facility care
Payer: Medi-Cal · Service scope: Long Term Nursing
Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.
CMS Provider Data Catalog ↗ · source dated September 1, 2026Certified provider record
Original Medicare
Payer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Service scope: Short Term Skilled Nursing
Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.
CMS Provider Data Catalog ↗ · source dated September 1, 2026Payment-program records
Medicare and Medicaid information
Medicaid
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.
Medicare
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Coverage last checked October 21, 2026 via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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