BERKELEY PINES CARE CENTER, INC

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Berkeley Pines Care Center, Inc. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

BERKELEY PINES CARE CENTER, INC
2223 ASHBY AVE
BERKELEY, CA 94705
(510) 649-6670

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

97%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 35
  • Certified Beds: 36

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Very High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Berkeley Pines Care Center, Inc. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 6-1011.1%
ADL Index Range: 0-562.7%
Total Percent:73.8%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 6-104.0%
ADL Index Range: 0-522.2%
Total Percent:26.2%
 

Rating Details For Berkeley Pines Care Center, Inc

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 Minutes58 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours18 Minutes37 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 40 Minutes2 Hours and 20 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours45 Minutes1 Hour and 35 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 25 Minutes3 Hours and 55 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for California are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityCalifornia Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination47%86%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%87%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious17%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair12%8%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores5%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased6%11%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores15%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection12%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight14%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain14%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder6%5%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder37%58%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse11%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained13%7%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%83%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain32%23%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores27%17%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium4%2%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 05/27/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 05/27/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/05/2010
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency.
  • Inspection Date: 05/27/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/05/2010

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 05/27/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/05/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 05/27/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/05/2010

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Inspection Date: 05/27/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/05/2010

Pharmacy Service

Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%.
  • Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Inspection Date: 05/27/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/05/2010
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 05/27/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/05/2010

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 05/27/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/05/2010

Resident Assessment

Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 05/08/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/30/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009

Resident Rights

Let Residents Give Themselves Their Drugs if They Are Able.
  • Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 05/27/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/05/2010

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Berkeley Pines Care Center, Inc had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 06/15/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 05/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 05/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 05/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009

Building Service Equipment

Restrictions on the Use of Portable Space Heaters.
  • Inspection Date: 05/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/19/2008
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 06/15/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/13/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 05/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009

Electrical

Proper Power Supply for Life Support Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 05/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/19/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 05/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/19/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 05/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/15/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/13/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 05/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 06/15/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/13/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 06/15/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/13/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 05/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/19/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 05/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 05/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/19/2008
Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 05/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009
No-Smoking Signs Where Oxygen is Used.
  • Inspection Date: 05/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2009
Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 06/15/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/13/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health Services of California - Licensing and Certification Program - Retrieved 2011