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Fruitvale Health Care Center

Nursing Home Facility

3020 East 15th Street, Oakland, CA 94601

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Fruitvale Health Care Center

Fruitvale Health Care Center is a senior care community located in Oakland, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Oakland area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (510) 261-5613.

Operated by Mariner Health Care, which runs 16 communities in our directory.

With 140 beds, Fruitvale Health Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Oakland average about 46 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Oakland average about 4.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in October 2024 and recorded 3 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 24%.

The community is located in Alameda County, CA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 25 problems at Fruitvale Health Care Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home 5 times, a total of $36,821.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 19, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by November 18, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by November 18, 2024.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Fruitvale Health Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type For profit - Partnership
  • Beds / units 140
  • Occupancy 96%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
  • Annual staff turnover 24%
  • Last health inspection October 2024

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