Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
2223 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 · (510) 649-6670
For profit - Corporation · 36 certified beds
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2024, found 14 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 14, 2024 found 14 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.March 14, 2024 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.March 14, 2024 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.March 14, 2024 · F0802 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.March 14, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 14, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 14, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.March 14, 2024 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 14, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.March 14, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 14, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.March 14, 2024 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 14, 2024 · F0808 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.March 14, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.March 14, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.93 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 36 |
| Average residents per day | 35.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Chaparral House Berkeley · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ashby Care Center Berkeley · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Elmwood Care Center Berkeley · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Kyakameena Care Center Berkeley · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Marina Garden Nursing Center Alameda · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.