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HomeCaliforniaKyakameena Care Center

Kyakameena Care Center

2131 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 947045108432131
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
60
certified
8 fine(s) totaling $38,848

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 60 certified beds with an average of 55.8 residents per day (93% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Jun 20, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $38,848 across 8 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.07 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 54.4% (high)

• Part of the Hycare, Inc. chain (6 facilities)

Kyakameena Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Berkeley, California with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored above average compared to California facilities.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
55.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 20, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Alameda
Last Inspection
Jun 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
59.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0559Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0911Minimal Harm

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0802Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0813Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0912Potential for Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Jun 10, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Sep 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Mar 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 4 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$38,848
Number of Fines
8
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
8

Penalty History

FineSep 11, 2023
$3,176
FineSep 18, 2023
$3,529
FineSep 25, 2023
$3,882
FineOct 2, 2023
$4,235
FineOct 17, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 10, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 21, 2023
$7,409
FineSep 21, 2023
$7,443

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

Nurse Aide2.60 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.07 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.87 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
54.4%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANHYD INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 1, 1993
PODDATOORI, PRATAP5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 1, 2001
ALBARASTINE, CHRISTINEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 4, 2017
MCGREGOR, TERRANCEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 4, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Kyakameena Care Center?▾
Kyakameena Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Kyakameena Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Kyakameena Care Center had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 20, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $38,848 across 8 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Kyakameena Care Center?▾
Kyakameena Care Center provides 4.07 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 2.60 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 54.4%.
How many beds does Kyakameena Care Center have?▾
Kyakameena Care Center has 60 certified beds with an average of 55.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Hycare, Inc. chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Kyakameena Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in Berkeley, California with an average rating of 3.2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Berkeley nursing homes page.

Part of Hycare, Inc.

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →