Your report for Kyakameena Care Center
Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality RatingAbove averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- CaliforniaAbove 57% of peers1,154 rated homes · average 3.2★
- Alameda CountyAbove only 38% of peers69 rated homes · average 3.8★
- United StatesAbove 61% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point4★+1.2 vs CA avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+0.9 vs CA avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★−0.1 vs CA avg
CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles4★Above 66% of peersCA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?
Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.
Why it matters
It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.
Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above 60% of peersCA avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?
Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.
Why it matters
More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.
Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 24% of peersCA avg4.1★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?
Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.
Why it matters
It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.
Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.07hrsAbove only 32% of peersCA avg4.51Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
Why it matters
Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.
RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.71hrsAbove 75% of peersCA avg0.65Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
Why it matters
RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better54%Above only 10% of peersCA avg38%RN turnover33%
What is nursing staff turnover?
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
Why it matters
High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.
Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$38,848Above only 21% of peersCA avg$26,970Fines · denials8 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Why it matters
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cycles34citations
9inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 17, 2025most recent
Citations by monthMar 2019 – Dec 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
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Dec 17, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrection pending
Nov 21, 2025Cycle 1worst E · no actual harm
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 15, 2026
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 15, 2026
Jun 20, 2024Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2024
- F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.EnvironmentalB · patternCorrected Jul 18, 2024
- F911Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.EnvironmentalB · patternCorrected Jul 18, 2024
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2024
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2024
Nov 1, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Sep 22, 2023Cycle 3worst G · actual harm$3,882, $7,443, $3,529, $3,176
- F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm$3,882, $7,443, $3,529, $3,176
- F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
Mar 28, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2023
Jun 10, 2021Cycle 2worst F · no actual harm
- F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F808Ensure 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.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F585Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021
- F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021
Mar 14, 2019Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.EnvironmentalB · patternCorrected Apr 10, 2019
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2019
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2019
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2019
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Apr 10, 2019
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2019
- F911Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.EnvironmentalB · patternCorrected Apr 10, 2019
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2019
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.07hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only0.71hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.76hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours2.60hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.87hrs
- California average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better54%Above only 10% of peersCA avg 38%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only33%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
- Occupancy60 certified beds · ~56 residents a day93%Above 62% of peersCA avg 88%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $38,848In fines
- 8Fines
- 0Payment denials
- $26,970CA avg in fines
Above only 21% of peersFewer fines than 21% of rated homes in California
Actions on record
- Oct 17, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
- Oct 10, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
- Oct 2, 2023Civil money penalty$4,235
- Sep 25, 2023Civil money penalty$3,882
- Sep 21, 2023Civil money penalty$7,443
- Sep 18, 2023Civil money penalty$3,529
- Sep 11, 2023Civil money penalty$3,176
- Aug 21, 2023Civil money penalty$7,409
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Hycare, INC.6 facilities in the chain3.8★ chain average
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
Direct owners (5%+)
- Sanhyd INC
- Pratap Poddatoori
Managing employees
- Christine Albarastine
- Terrance McGregor
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData sources
- CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
- CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
- CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.
Notes
- CMS Certification Number 055715 · 2131 CARLETON STREET, BERKELEY, CA, 94704.
- Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in California and Alameda County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
- This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.
