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Findings, latest cycle14
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds36
The most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 21 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | Building and environment | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F0925) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Building and environment | Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F0813) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Ensure 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. (F0808) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (F0805) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Ensure 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. (F0803) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Food and nutrition | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Nursing and physician services | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (F0727) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| May 12, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 18, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 18, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 | Nursing and physician services | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (F0727) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 18, 2022 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 13, 2019 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Oct 13, 2019 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Oct 13, 2019 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 13, 2019 |
Fines and payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.83 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.52 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.93 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 54.3% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 36 |
| Residents per day, average | 35.7 |
| Ownership | For-profit, corporation |
| Legal business name | Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Group Inc. |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Feb 14, 1968 |
Questions to ask when you call
- What was corrected after the last inspection?
- How many staff work at night and on weekends?
- Does anyone on staff speak my relative's language?
- May I visit at any time, without an appointment?
Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov
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