Mercy Retirement & Care Center
About Mercy Retirement & Care Center
Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Oakland, Alameda County, California, offering independent living, assisted living. Licensed for 160 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: October 7, 2026 · 4 citations in about five years
Published pricing
Published by Transforming Age on transformingage.org, checked October 27, 2026. Starting prices usually cover the smallest apartment; personal care is often billed on top, so ask for a quote based on the apartment and care you need.
Transparent monthly cost
Medi-Cal & Medicare
Not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here — ask the community, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living · ALW homes in Alameda County
State inspection record
For comparison, 28% of larger communities (7+ beds) in Alameda County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 2 Type A citations and 4 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read Mercy Retirement & Care Center's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
The facts
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Mercy Retirement & Care Center cost & FAQ
How much does Mercy Retirement & Care Center cost?
Transforming Age publishes a starting price of $5,720 per month for Mercy Retirement & Care Center (monthly rate for studio and 1-bedroom floor plans, starting at), as of October 27, 2026. Starting prices usually cover the smallest apartment; personal care is often billed on top. Mercy Retirement & Care Center's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $7,200: base rent of about $6,000 plus a typical independent living add-on of about $1,200. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Oakland-area prices for this care level; Mercy Retirement & Care Center hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at Mercy Retirement & Care Center include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Mercy Retirement & Care Center for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does Mercy Retirement & Care Center provide?
Mercy Retirement & Care Center is listed for independent living, assisted living. It holds California state license #015600255 and is licensed for up to 160 residents.
Does Mercy Retirement & Care Center accept Medi-Cal?
Mercy Retirement & Care Center is not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here. Ask the community directly, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
Has Mercy Retirement & Care Center had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Mercy Retirement & Care Center 26 times, most recently on October 7, 2026. It received 1 Type A citation (the most serious kind) and 3 Type B citations. The state investigated 11 complaints: 1 allegation was substantiated, 12 not proven and 8 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour Mercy Retirement & Care Center?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Mercy Retirement & Care Center only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (510) 534-8540.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Oakland · 2026 California cost report