Chaparral House
1309 Allston Way · 49 beds · (510) 848-8774
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How Berkeley compares
| Berkeley | Alameda County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes | 5 | 69 | 1,165 |
| Average Medicare overall rating | 3.0 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Rated 4 or 5 stars | 40% | 64% | 46% |
| Citations per home, last 3 years | 18.2 | 15.9 | 41.3 |
| Serious citations per home | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Homes with a federal fine | 40% | 25% | 39% |
Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Citations, 3 yrs | Serious | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral House 49 beds | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | 16 | 0 | None |
| Elmwood Care Center 74 beds | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | 20 | 1 | None |
| Kyakameena Care Center 60 beds | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | 25 | 0 | $4,587 |
| Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center 36 beds | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 14 | 0 | None |
| Ashby Care Center 31 beds | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | 16 | 1 | $66,134 |
Elmwood Care Center
2829 Shattuck Avenue · 74 beds · Pratap Poddatoori · (510) 665-2800
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Kyakameena Care Center
2131 Carleton Street · 60 beds · Pratap Poddatoori · (510) 843-2131
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Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
2223 Ashby Avenue · 36 beds · (510) 649-6670
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Ashby Care Center
2270 Ashby Avenue · 31 beds · (510) 841-9494
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How to read these ratings
Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.
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Nursing homes near Berkeley
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.