The Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a nonprofit organization that provides quality compassionate care to older adults. The Mercy Retirement & Care Center is affiliated with the Elder Care Alliance. They are co-sponsored by the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Sisters of Mercy Regional Community of Burlingame.

With 160 beds, Mercy Retirement & 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.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2025 and recorded 9 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse.

The community is located in Alameda County, CA.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

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

Mercy Retirement & Care Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and retirement living.

Facility details

Beds / units 160
Nursing hours per resident/day 4.7
Last health inspection February 2025