ElderGrade
B

81/100

Above average

Fruitvale Healthcare Center

3020 East 15Th Street, Oakland, CA 94601

CMS 5/5 stars #34 of 69 in Alameda County (510) 261-5613
Certified beds
140
Occupancy
96%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $105,627 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 18 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

23/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.74 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.44 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 24% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $105,627 in federal fines across 18 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.09 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.44 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.91 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 24.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 25 citations

Last standard health inspection: October 24, 2024 (1 year ago).

D Nov 17, 2025 F0697 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 9, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Dec 11, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Oct 24, 2024 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 24, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 6, 2024 F0740 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 29, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 8, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of MARINER HEALTH CARE, which operates 17 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
PERSINGER, NICHOLAS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SARCAUGA, DENNIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TINGZON, DAVE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRUITVALE HOLDING COMPANY GP, LLC Organization GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
GC HOLDING COMPANY 3, LLC Organization LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
DHUGGA, GURPREET Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SARCAUGA, DENNIS Individual ADP OF THE SNF
TINGZON, DAVE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
GRANCARE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC. Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MHC HOLDING COMPANY Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Fruitvale Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Fruitvale Healthcare Center? +

Fruitvale Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of B (81 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Fruitvale Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.09 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Fruitvale Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 25 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Fruitvale Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Fruitvale Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.