Nursing Homes · Berkeley, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Kyakameena Care Center
2131 Carleton Street · Berkeley, CA 94704 · 60 certified beds
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About Kyakameena Care Center
Kyakameena Care Center is a nursing home in Berkeley, California. Its capacity is 60 beds, below the Alameda County median of 75 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pratap Poddatoori. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 40 citations, the most recent on May 20, 2026. CMS also lists 8 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.90 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Berkeley. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (40)
Records from June 2021 to May 2026.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2024.
November 1, 2023
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2023.
September 22, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 1, 2023.
September 22, 2023
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2023.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0808Ensure 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
June 10, 2021
Tag F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2021.
Penalties (8)
Total fines: $38,848
October 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on October 17, 2023.
October 10, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on October 10, 2023.
October 2, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,235 against this nursing home on October 2, 2023.
September 25, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,882 against this nursing home on September 25, 2023.
September 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,443 against this nursing home on September 21, 2023.
September 18, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,529 against this nursing home on September 18, 2023.
September 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,176 against this nursing home on September 11, 2023.
August 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,409 against this nursing home on August 21, 2023.
Staffing
3.90 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.21 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pratap Poddatoori, a chain of 6 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.7 overall, 3.2 for health inspections, 4.2 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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