9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Berkeley, CA
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $38,848 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2131 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA
(510) 843-2131
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
56
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pratap Poddatoori
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-03-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
6 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.71
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.60
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.07
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.47
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.87
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.58
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.79
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.49
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.24
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
11,842
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
15.03
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9814
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
1.04
Baseline 50.00% · Performance 59.42% · Measure score 1.04 · Achievement 1.04 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.96
Baseline 4.50 hours · Performance 3.64 hours · Measure score 1.96 · Achievement 1.96 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.76% |
10.72%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 45 · Observed rate 11.11% · Lower 95% interval 6.37% |
| Discharge to community | 21.47% |
50.57%
29.1 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 34 · Observed rate 2.94% · Lower 95% interval 13.73% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.86 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 12.5% |
95.27%
82.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 24 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge self-care score | 71.43% |
53.69%
17.7 pts better
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 21 |
| Discharge mobility score | 66.67% |
50.94%
15.7 pts better
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 21 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 20 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 18.57% |
8.2%
10.4 pts better
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 70 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 71.43% |
56.45%
15 pts better
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 21 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
98.5%
1.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.9% |
98.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.1% |
6.8%
5.7 pts better
|
11.4%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% |
4.1%
2.1 pts better
|
5.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.3% |
13.7%
0.4 pts better
|
19.6%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.6% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 13.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.9% |
14.2%
1.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q3 9.7% · Q4 14.8% · 4Q avg 15.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.9% |
11.0%
0.1 pts better
|
16.3%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.5% |
10.7%
1.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 24.3% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 12.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.9% |
1.0%
2.9 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.0% |
10.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.9% · Q2 15.6% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 13.1% · 4Q avg 11.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.6% |
4.7%
2.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 8.0% · Q3 12.0% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.9% |
94.0%
3.9 pts better
|
81.7%
16.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.8% · Q2 97.7% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 97.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 21.5% |
11.2%
10.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
9.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.5% · Observed 23.5% · Expected 12.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.7% |
93.2%
4.5 pts better
|
79.7%
18 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 12.8% |
23.2%
10.4 pts better
|
23.9%
11.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.8% · Observed 14.7% · Expected 27.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2019-06-04
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2019-06-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-06-04
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-06-04
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2026-02-01
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-01-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-15
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-07-18
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-07-18
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-18
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-18
Health
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Corrected 2024-07-18
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-07-18
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-11-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-01
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-11-01
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-11-01
Health
Provide 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.
Corrected 2023-04-20
Health
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 2021-08-13
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2021-08-13
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-08-13
Health
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 2021-08-13
Health
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 2021-08-13
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2021-08-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-08-13
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2021-08-13
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2021-08-13
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2021-08-13
Health
Provide 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.
Corrected 2021-08-13
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2021-08-13
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-04-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-04-10
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-04-10
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-04-10
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2019-04-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-04-10
Health
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Corrected 2019-04-10
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2019-04-10
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
Fine · fine $4,235
Fine
Fine · fine $3,882
Fine
Fine · fine $7,443
Fine
Fine · fine $3,529
Fine
Fine · fine $3,176
Fine
Fine · fine $7,409
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
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