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HomeCaliforniaBerkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center

Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center

2223 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 947055106496670WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.0on Google(2 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
36
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.93 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.46 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
43.6%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.93 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.46 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected May 12, 2022
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 14, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 11 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Alameda County 65+
243,239
14.6% of county
County Population
1,663,823
Alameda County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Berkeley, California with 36 certified beds. It has been operating since 1968. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
36
Avg Residents/Day
35.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 14, 1968
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Alameda
Last Inspection
Mar 14, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
127.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: May 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: May 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 13, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Sep 13, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Sep 13, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 13, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.65 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.46 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.93 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.94 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.6%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LEUNG, ALLEN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual34%Jan 1, 2015
LEUNG, ALLENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, BELINDAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, KENNETHW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, ALLENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, BELINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, KENNETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, ALLENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, BELINDACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, KENNETHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, ALLENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, BELINDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LEUNG, KENNETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
Berkeley, CACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Ashby Care Center
Berkeley, CA2,640 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $66,134
Elmwood Care Center
Berkeley, CA3,168 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Kyakameena Care Center
Berkeley, CA3,696 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $38,848
Chaparral House
Berkeley, CA1.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
Oakland, CA2.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $30,562
Piedmont Gardens Health Facility
Oakland, CA2.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
Berkeley, CA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5None recorded
Ashby Care Center
Berkeley, CA
2,640 ft2/52/51/5$66,134
Elmwood Care Center
Berkeley, CA
3,168 ft3/53/54/5None recorded
Kyakameena Care Center
Berkeley, CA
3,696 ft3/53/54/5$38,848
Chaparral House
Berkeley, CA
1.8 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
Oakland, CA
2.0 mi1/51/54/5$30,562
Piedmont Gardens Health Facility
Oakland, CA
2.1 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center?▾
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 14, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center?▾
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center provides 3.93 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, 0.83 LPN hours, and 2.65 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.6%.
How many beds does Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center have?▾
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center has 36 certified beds with an average of 35.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 98% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 4 in Berkeley. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.