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KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedBERKELEY, CALic. 055715
Signals
FINECMS fine: $4,587Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $4,587Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $4,235Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $3,882Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $7,443Source: CMS Penalties
VBPLower SNF VBP program ranking (#11,842)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
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Medicare overall
3/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
4.08 total HPRDRN 0.71 · weekend 97%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
11 inspections69 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 055715

Overall: 3/5 · Health: 3/5 · Staffing: 4/5 · QM: 4/5

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Recent inspections
Health surveyMay 2026 · CMS2 deficiencies
  • 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-689SS DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-559SS DHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Fire safetyNov 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL8 deficiencies
  • K-345SS FHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  • K-353SS CInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-363SS EInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-712SS FHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • K-914SS FEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
  • K-918SS FHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  • K-920SS DEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
  • K-926SS FEnsure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS15 deficiencies
  • F-602SS DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
  • F-638SS EAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
  • F-640SS EEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
  • F-641SS EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  • F-645SS DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
  • F-657SS EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  • F-676SS DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
  • F-685SS DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
  • F-687SS EProvide appropriate foot care.
  • F-689SS EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-698SS BProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
  • F-730SS EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
  • F-880SS EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-911SS BEnsure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
  • F-912SS BProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Health surveyJun 2024 · CMS6 deficiencies
  • F-756SS DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
  • F-759SS DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
  • F-842SS DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  • F-880SS DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-911SS BEnsure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
  • F-912SS BProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Fire safetyJun 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL5 deficiencies
  • K-363SS EInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-711SS EProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.
  • K-918SS FHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  • K-919SS DMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
  • K-926SS EEnsure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Health surveyNov 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-760SS DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Health surveySep 2023 · CMS2 deficiencies
  • F-689SS GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-726SS DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Health surveySep 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-607SS DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Health surveyJun 2021 · CMS12 deficiencies
  • F-558SS DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
  • 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-585SS DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
  • F-686SS EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • 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-761SS EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
  • F-801SS EEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
  • F-802SS EProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
  • F-808SS FEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
  • F-813SS FHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
  • F-880SS EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-912SS DProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Fire safetyJun 2021 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL16 deficiencies
  • E-23SS EEstablish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
  • E-34SS EProvide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
  • E-41SS DImplement emergency and standby power systems.
  • K-161SS DUse approved construction type or materials.
  • K-225SS EHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
  • K-291SS EInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • K-293SS EHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
  • 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-345SS EHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  • K-355SS EProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
  • K-363SS DInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-511SS EHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
  • K-900SS EMeet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
  • K-918SS EHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  • K-920SS EEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
  • K-923SS DHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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Ownership

Operated by PRATAP PODDATOORI (privately held) since 1967.

  1. Apr 2001
    operator transition — PODDATOORI, PRATAP
    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — PODDATOORI, PRATAP
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2131 CARLETON STREET
BERKELEY, CA 94704

5108432131kyakameena.net
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