Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
2223 Ashby Avenue · Berkeley, CA · 94705 · 5106496670
36 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2022
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.
Corrected May 18, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 12, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 18, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2019
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.
Corrected October 13, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 13, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2019
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 13, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 13, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055892 · certified since February 14, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.