KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Kyakameena Care Center has a Trust Grade of C, which means it is average and falls in the middle of the pack for nursing homes. It ranks #379 out of 1,155 facilities in California, placing it in the top half, and #34 out of 69 in Alameda County, indicating that there are only a few local options that are better. Unfortunately, the facility is worsening, with issues increasing from 5 in 2023 to 6 in 2024. Staffing is an average 3 out of 5 stars, but the turnover rate is concerning at 66%, significantly higher than the state average. The facility has incurred $38,848 in fines, which is higher than 85% of California facilities, suggesting ongoing compliance problems. Additionally, there is good RN coverage, with more registered nurses than 82% of state facilities, ensuring better oversight of resident care. However, there have been serious incidents, such as a resident receiving hot packs without supervision, resulting in a second-degree burn. There were also concerns about dietary compliance, where residents were not served the appropriate meals as prescribed, potentially affecting their nutrition. Overall, while there are strengths in RN coverage, the facility faces significant challenges that families should consider.
- Trust Score
- C
- In California
- #379/1155
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 66% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $38,848 in fines. Lower than most California facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 41 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for California. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 31 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
20pts above California avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
18 points above California average of 48%
The Ugly 31 deficiencies on record
Jun 2024
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, record review, document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to act upon the Consultant Pharmacist's recommendation for 2 (Resident #2 and Resident #32) of 5 sam...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, interview, document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5%. The facility had 4 medication errors...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to transcribe a physician's order for wound care for 1 (Resident #2) of 14 sampled residents.
Findings included:
A f...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure enhanced barrier precautions were implemented for 1 (Resident #26) of 14 sampled residents.
Findings...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0911
(Tag F0911)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 6 (Rooms 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, and 35) of 16 resident bedroo...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0912
(Tag F0912)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure residents' rooms measured at least 80 square (sq) feet (ft...
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Nov 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to administer the medication Tramadol 50 mg (medication used to help r...
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Sept 2023
2 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision and maintain safety to prevent an...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to meet professional standards for care for one of three...
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Sept 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement written policies and procedures (P&P) that prevent abuse,...
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Mar 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Restorative Nurse Aide (RNA) services were provided according to the physician's order, and according to professional standards of ...
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Jun 2021
12 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one (Resident 6) of two sampled residents needs were accommodated when administrator (Adm) told him he was not allowed ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on the observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide a homelike environment when three (Resident 36, 51 and Resident 255) of five sample residents were complaining abou...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to follow its Grievances/Complaint policy and procedure to make prompt efforts to resolve a complaint for one (Resident 40) of 1...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure one (Resident 3) of six sampled residents received treatement to prevent further decline of range of motion when restorative nursing...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0912
(Tag F0912)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility had seven resident's rooms (Rooms A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H) with multiple beds that provided less than 80 square feet (sq.ft) per resident who occupie...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide necessary treatment and services to promote healing and prevent infection for one (Resident 51) of six sample residents when the fac...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
2. During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/8/21, at 12:20 p.m., with the Director of Nursing (DON), in the Medication Storage Room, an uncapped and undated multi-dose vial (MDV) of Aplisol ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0801
(Tag F0801)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and facility document review, the facility failed to:
1. Ensure the Registered Dietitian (RD) supported the Dietary Supervisor (DS) in maintaining a clean and safe kitc...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0802
(Tag F0802)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure competency of staff in the functions of the food and nutrition service when:
1. [NAME] 2 did not follow and...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment for four (Residents 21, 26, 36, and 255) of 57 sampled residents, as evidenced by:
1) N...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0808
(Tag F0808)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to serve two residents (Resident 51 and 49) of 57 sampled residents diets prescribed by a physician.
This failure ha...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0813
(Tag F0813)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and facility record review, the facility failed to store food, brought into the facility by vis...
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Mar 2019
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, for one of 17 sample residents (Resident 43), the facility failed to ensure Resident 43's dignity was maintained when Resident 43's urinary catheter...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, for one (Resident 38) of 17 sampled residents the facility failed to develop and implement...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure one of 17 sample residents (Resident 206) recei...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review for one of 17 sample residents (Resident 43) the facility failed to ensure Resident 43 received an appropriate treatment and services as ordered by the physician w...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, for one of 17 (Resident 37) sampled residents, the facility failed to follow their infection control practices to prevent spread of infection during...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that food was prepared, stored, and served under sanitary conditions when there were multiple unlabeled and/or dated f...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0911
(Tag F0911)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and record review, the facility had six resident rooms (room [ROOM NUMBER], 27, 29, 31, 33, and 35) that ac...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0912
(Tag F0912)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and record review, the facility had six resident rooms (Rooms 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 and 33) with multiple beds...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • 31 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $38,848 in fines. Higher than 94% of California facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- • Grade C (55/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
- • 66% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
About This Facility
What is Kyakameena's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within California, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Kyakameena Staffed?
CMS rates KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 66%, which is 20 percentage points above the California average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Kyakameena?
State health inspectors documented 31 deficiencies at KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER during 2019 to 2024. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm, 26 with potential for harm, and 4 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Kyakameena?
KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 60 certified beds and approximately 57 residents (about 95% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in BERKELEY, California.
How Does Kyakameena Compare to Other California Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in California, KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (66%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Kyakameena?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Kyakameena Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in California. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Kyakameena Stick Around?
Staff turnover at KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER is high. At 66%, the facility is 20 percentage points above the California average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Kyakameena Ever Fined?
KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER has been fined $38,848 across 8 penalty actions. The California average is $33,467. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Kyakameena on Any Federal Watch List?
KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.