Nursing home

Chaparral House

1309 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

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Findings, latest cycle16
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds49
The most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 27 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

27 No harm, but a risk of harm

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 dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Jul 23, 2026Quality of life and careProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (F0745)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 14, 2026
Jul 23, 2026Resident rightsProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F0628)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 14, 2026
Jun 30, 2026Resident rightsEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F0627)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 10, 2026
Jun 2, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 22, 2026
Earlier inspections (23)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Dec 26, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 29, 2025
Dec 26, 2025Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 29, 2025
Sep 27, 2024Building and environmentMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F0919)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
Sep 27, 2024Food and nutritionProcure 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 24, 2024
Sep 27, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure 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
pattern
Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
Sep 27, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
Sep 27, 2024Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
Sep 27, 2024Quality of life and careProvide 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. (F0688)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
Sep 27, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate foot care. (F0687)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
Sep 27, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
Sep 27, 2024Resident assessment and care planningPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
Sep 27, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
Apr 20, 2023AdministrationArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (F0849)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: May 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Food and nutritionProcure 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 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Quality of life and careProvide or obtain dental services for each resident. (F0791)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: May 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: May 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: May 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsProvide 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
isolated
Corrected: May 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: May 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023Abuse, neglect and exploitationDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F0607)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: May 20, 2023
Jun 12, 2019Food and nutritionProcure 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
isolated
Corrected: Jul 12, 2019
Jun 12, 2019Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 12, 2019
Jun 12, 2019Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 12, 2019

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.40California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day1.03California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.96California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year53.7%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds49
Residents per day, average45.3
OwnershipNon-profit, corporation
Legal business nameChaparral Foundation
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJul 14, 2011

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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