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CHAPARRAL HOUSE

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedBERKELEY, CALic. 555872
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Chaparral House is a highly rated Nonprofit Skilled Nursing Eldercare Community in Berkeley, California, providing resident-centered care in a home-like environment. Staffed by licensed nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants 24/7, the facility offers restorative and supportive nursing care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating. Residents can engage in various activities such as exercise, discussion groups, art classes, and live entertainment, all coordinated by a full-time Activities Director. Religious programs are also available for most faith traditions.

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Medicare overall
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Staffing (PBJ)
4.19 total HPRDRN 0.91 · weekend 94%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
8 inspections56 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 555872

Overall: 5/5 · Health: 4/5 · Staffing: 4/5 · QM: 5/5

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Recent inspections
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
  • F-584SS DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
  • F-760SS DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Health surveySep 2024 · CMS10 deficiencies
  • F-550SS EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • F-645SS DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
  • F-656SS DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-687SS DProvide appropriate foot care.
  • F-688SS DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
  • F-698SS DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
  • F-758SS EImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
  • F-803SS EEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
  • F-812SS EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-919SS DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Fire safetySep 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
  • K-345SS CHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  • K-353SS EInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-355SS DProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
  • K-919SS DMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Fire safetyDec 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL2 deficiencies
  • K-511SS DHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
  • K-711SS DProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Health surveyApr 2023 · CMS8 deficiencies
  • F-607SS DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
  • F-609SS DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • F-755SS DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  • F-757SS EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
  • F-759SS DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
  • F-791SS DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
  • F-812SS EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-849SS DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Fire safetyApr 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL16 deficiencies
  • E-13SS DDevelop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
  • E-29SS DDevelop a communication plan.
  • E-36SS DEstablish emergency prep training and testing.
  • E-37SS DEstablish staff and initial training requirements.
  • E-4SS DDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
  • E-41SS DImplement emergency and standby power systems.
  • K-161SS DUse approved construction type or materials.
  • K-321SS DEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
  • K-342SS DHave a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
  • K-353SS DInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-355SS DProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
  • K-363SS DInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-372SS DEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
  • K-712SS EHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • K-918SS EHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  • K-919SS DMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Health surveyJun 2019 · CMS3 deficiencies
  • F-550SS EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • F-677SS DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • F-812SS DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Fire safetyJun 2019 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL11 deficiencies
  • E-15SS DAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.
  • E-32SS DProvide primary/alternate means for communication.
  • E-4SS DDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
  • E-41SS DImplement emergency and standby power systems.
  • K-161SS DUse approved construction type or materials.
  • K-324SS DProvide properly protected cooking facilities.
  • K-343SS DHave a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
  • K-345SS DHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  • K-353SS DInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-363SS DInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-918SS DHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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Ownership

Operated by Unverified operator (CMS) (privately held) since 2011.

  1. Dec 1971
    operator transition — CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
Contact

1309 ALLSTON WAY
BERKELEY, CA 94702

5108488774chaparralhouse.org
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