Greenridge Post Acute
Scout 100El Sobrante, CA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of El Sobrante's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
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Kyakameena Care Center
2131 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 · Alameda County
68
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 90% full (54 of 60 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Berkeley
Kyakameena Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Berkeley, CA, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 54 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pratap Poddatoori network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.21 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.71 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 58.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 8 federal fines totaling $38,848 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.21 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •16 deficiencies at last survey
- •$38,848 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Berkeley, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents/day
- 54
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Pratap Poddatoori
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 055715
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,600–$17,440/mo (median $14,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Oakland prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.21
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.71
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 58.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 16
- Federal fines
- 8 ($38,848)
- Total penalties
- 8
- Last standard survey
- 2025-11-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (38 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
2025-11-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
2025-11-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2025-11-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-11-21Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
2025-11-21Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
2025-11-21Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-11-21Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $4,235 |
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $3,882 |
| 2023-09-21 | Fine | $7,443 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $3,529 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $3,176 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $7,409 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
2131 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Kyakameena Care Center cost?
Kyakameena Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Berkeley, CA area typically runs $11,600–$17,440 per month (median $14,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Kyakameena Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Kyakameena Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Kyakameena Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.21 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 58.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Kyakameena Care Center?
Kyakameena Care Center has 38 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Kyakameena Care Center have availability?
Typically 90% full (54 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Kyakameena Care Center offer?
Kyakameena Care Center in Berkeley, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 60 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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