Kyakameena Care Center
Berkeley, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055715) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 8 totaling $38,848
Phone: (510) 843-2131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kyakameena Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of about 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Kyakameena Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.4%.
CMS records show 8 federal fines totaling $38,848.00 for Kyakameena Care Center, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Kyakameena Care Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, with an average daily census of 55.5 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 1967 and operates as a for-profit corporation. The facility is part of a chain associated with Pratap Poddatoori, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 3.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kyakameena Care Center has an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 8 fines totaling $38,848.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Kyakameena Care Center in the provided data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent reporting period available in the source data. Families should review the full inspection record and quality measure details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kyakameena Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS classifies as at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for 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 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 57.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 8 fines totaling $38,848.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided 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?
Kyakameena Care Center has 60 certified beds and an average daily population of 55.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of a 6-facility chain associated with Pratap Poddatoori, which has an average CMS rating of 3.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 20, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at (510) 843-2131 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at (510) 843-2131 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
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/055715?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.