Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Berkeley, California
1 of 5 nursing homes in Berkeley (20%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 3 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.2
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
250
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$104,982 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Berkeley, California, is adequate with only 20% of the 5 facilities recommended. Families should be aware that while CHAPARRAL HOUSE stands out with a B+ rating, there is one facility to avoid due to $66,134 in total fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 CHAPARRAL HOUSE (80) — Chaparral House stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 80/100, reflecting high-quality care. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus, providing a compassionate environment for residents. The B+ grade further underscores its commitment to maintaining a high standard of service in its 49-bed capacity.
The other 4 Berkeley facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $104K.
Recommended
Chaparral House stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 80/100, reflecting high-quality care. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus, providing a compassionate environment for residents. The B+ grade further underscores its commitment to maintaining a high standard of service in its 49-bed capacity.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Berkeley Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.2 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $104,982
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 3 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Berkeley Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Berkeley's city average is 3.2 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 5 Berkeley facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Berkeley avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Berkeley facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Berkeley, CA are recommended?
1 of 5 nursing homes in Berkeley (20%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Berkeley "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Berkeley?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.