B+
82/100

CHAPARRAL HOUSE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BERKELEY, California)

1309 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, California 94702

Phone: 5108488774

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
49
Avg Residents/Day
45.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Alameda
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.030.68+0.35
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.404.54-0.14
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover53.7%36.6%-

Health Citation History

27 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-23Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-30Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-02Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Nutrition 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Nutrition 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
2024-09-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate foot care.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Nutrition 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
2023-04-20Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

33 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-09-27Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-27Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-12-21Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop a communication plan.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish emergency prep training and testing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish staff and initial training requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Smoke DeficienciesHave a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-20Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide primary/alternate means for communication.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Smoke DeficienciesHave a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.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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