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BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BERKELEY, California)

2223 ASHBY AVENUE, BERKELEY, California 94705

Phone: 5106496670

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
36
Avg Residents/Day
35.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Alameda
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.520.68-0.16
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.834.54-0.72
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover54.3%36.6%-

Health Citation History

21 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-03-14Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-12Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-09-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-09-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-09-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-09-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

13 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-03-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Smoke DeficienciesProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide primary/alternate means for communication.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-12Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-12Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-09-13Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-09-13Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-09-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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