DBelow average · score 31/100 · #993 of 1,154 in California
Kyakameena Care Center
2131 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 · 60 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in California
18 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 92)below median
$38,848 in fines in 3 years
Why Kyakameena Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 60 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Kyakameena Care Center at a Glance
D
31/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.93 h.
18<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 92.
39<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
40<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $38,848 fines, 0 denials.
25<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 055715 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2131 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone5108432131
CountyAlameda
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds60
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — below median
2
Ashby Care Center - Berkeley, CA · 31 beds
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 96) — bottom quarter
- $66,134 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
3
Elmwood Care Center - Berkeley, CA · 74 beds
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 108) — below median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.