Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
Berkeley, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055892) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (510) 649-6670 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.6%.
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center is a small, for-profit nursing home located in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. The facility is certified for 36 beds and serves an average daily population of 35.2 residents, indicating it typically operates at or near full capacity. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 14, 1968, and currently accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Berkeley Pines holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.93 per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.6%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero payment denials reported. There is no indication in the provided data that CMS has applied an abuse icon or placed this facility in the Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
No chain affiliation information was provided for this facility. Prospective families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality data directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Berkeley Pines has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 43.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Berkeley Pines is certified for 36 beds and has an average daily population of 35.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided, so contact the facility at 5106496670 or check Medicare Care Compare for ownership details.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 14, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Berkeley Pines scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 5106496670 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5106496670 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055892?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.