For profit - Corporation ·
36 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
1
Overall CMS Rating
★☆☆☆☆
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Berkeley, California. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Its most recent inspection on Mar 14, 2024 cited 14 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
Short-Stay QM
No data
How Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
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4.51
3.89
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RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
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0.65
0.68
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Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
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2.64
2.34
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Nursing staff turnover
31.0%
38.1%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
14.0
15.4
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
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Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
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RN Hrs/Resident/Day
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LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
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Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
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Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
31.0%
Registered Nurses—
Administrator Changes—
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Mar 14, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
14
Total Deficiencies Found
164
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential 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.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential 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.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential 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.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential 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.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 14, 2024
About This Facility
Address
2223 Ashby Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705
CMS Certification #
055892
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
36
Avg Residents/Day
35.7
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1968-02-14
Setting
Urban
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, including 1/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 14 deficiencies.
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center is certified for 36 beds.
Admissions at Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (510) 649-6670. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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