BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER — Nursing Home in BERKELEY, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 36 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 34.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055892 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.81 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.58 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER had 14 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 14, 2024).
Inspection Findings — March 14, 2024
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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. (Level F)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level E)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level E)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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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. (Level E)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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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. (Level F)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Level F)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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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. (Level F)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (Level E)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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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. (Level E)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (Level F)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Level D)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Level E)Corrected — April 9, 2024
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level F)Corrected — April 9, 2024
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center is a 36-bed nursing home in Berkeley, California. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in March 2024, cited 14 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s most recent inspection did result in multiple citations but none were classified as severe, which is a notable point in its favor. You should ask about nurse coverage and medication and pharmacy practices, since staffing levels and several medication-management issues were flagged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER's CMS star rating?
BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER?
BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER reports 3.81144 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER had 14 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER have?
BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER has 36 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ASHBY CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 0.5 mi
- ELMWOOD CARE CENTER — 3/5 — 0.6 mi
- KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 0.7 mi
- CHAPARRAL HOUSE — 5/5 — 1.8 mi
- THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF OAKLAND — 1/5 — 2.0 mi
- PIEDMONT GARDENS HEALTH FACILITY — 5/5 — 2.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.