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Kyakameena Care Center

2131 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94704

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(800) 780-8101

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(510) 843-2131

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $10,876

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $10,573
  • Average State Price: $7,474
  • Average National Price: $7,508



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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    6.9
    Kyakameena Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 13 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 6 communities in Berkeley
  • Ranking in State: 2559 out of 3259 communities in CA
  • Facility and Grounds B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many families and friends of patients have expressed gratitude for the care and treatment received, highlighting the wonderful people they've met and the respect and kindness shown to patients, even in challenging situations.
    • Several reviewers have noted improvements in the facility, including beautification efforts, and have commended the staff for their friendliness and dedication.
    • Special mention was made of the facility's adherence to CDC and State guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety precautions.
    • Patients and their families have appreciated the extra services provided, such as music therapy, which added to the quality of care.
    • Some reviewers specifically stated they would only choose this facility for their care needs, citing staff attentiveness and a caring environment.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Communication issues have been a significant concern, with reports of difficulty reaching the facility by phone, voicemails being full or unavailable, and a lack of updates on patients' conditions.
    • There have been complaints about the administration of the facility, describing it as lacking and causing frustration and anxiety for friends and family of patients.
    • One reviewer reported unacceptable behavior from the nursing staff, including theft and inadequate response to health issues like scabies.
    • A former employee described the work environment as stressful and not a place they would recommend for loved ones.

    Overall:

    The facility has received mixed reviews, with many praising the care and dedication of the staff and the quality of services provided, while others have raised serious concerns about communication, administration, and staff behavior. Prospective patients and their families may want to consider these points and possibly visit or reach out to the facility for more information.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 20, 1967
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 60
    Total current residents: 58
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $650


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-15 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-05-16 2019-06-04 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-06-27 2018-07-16 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-28 2023-04-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide 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.
    2022-08-15 2022-10-15 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor 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.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor 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.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide 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.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure 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.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure 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.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-06-10 2021-08-13 D Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    2019-03-14 2019-04-10 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-03-14 2019-04-10 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-03-14 2019-04-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-03-14 2019-04-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2019-03-14 2019-04-10 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-03-14 2019-04-10 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-03-14 2019-04-10 B Environmental Deficiencies Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
    2019-03-14 2019-04-10 B Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    2020-12-22 2021-02-04 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-11-19 2020-12-07 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2020-11-19 2020-12-07 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 B Resident Rights Deficiencies The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure 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.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 B Environmental Deficiencies Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
    2018-05-10 2018-06-10 B Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-08-02 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Berkeley which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 120,972 (small city).
    • The average income is $78,163, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 71
      • Low Temperature: 53
      • Average Temperature: 63.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 73 days of rain and 291 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 32.5 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 3.09% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 20.67% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 19% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 11% Hispanic or Latino, and 59% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.85 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 170.0, Moderate Days 72.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Shattuck Market
    0.3 miles away
    Berkeley Bowl
    0.3 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    0.5 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    0.8 miles away
    The Campus Store
    1.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Shattuck Avenue & Parker Street
    0.1 miles away
    Shattuck Avenue & Derby Street
    0.1 miles away
    Dwight Way & Fulton Street
    0.2 miles away
    Shattuck Avenue & Dwight Way
    0.2 miles away
    Adeline Street & Ward Street
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    0.3 miles away
    Union Bank
    0.4 miles away
    USE Credit Union
    0.4 miles away
    Mechanics Bank
    0.4 miles away
    Co-operative Center Federal Credit Union
    0.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Sutter Urgent Care - Berkeley
    0.2 miles away
    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
    0.5 miles away
    Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
    1.6 miles away
    Oakland Medical Center
    2.4 miles away
    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
    2.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    Drate Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Pharmaca
    1.3 miles away
    Safeway
    2.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Berkeley children's dentistry
    0.4 miles away
    Jun Park
    0.5 miles away
    Bell Dental Center
    0.6 miles away
    Mack Jacob, DDS
    0.6 miles away
    Western Dental
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Places of Worship

    Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church
    4.2 miles away
    Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church
    4.4 miles away
    11th Avenue Buddha
    4.8 miles away
    Grace Cathedral
    9.4 miles away
    Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco
    11.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Epicurious Garden
    1.3 miles away
    Public Market
    2.1 miles away
    El Cerrito Plaza
    3.1 miles away
    Pacific East Mall
    3.4 miles away
    Alameda South Shore Center
    7.0 miles away

    Culture

    Berkeley City Ballet
    0.5 miles away
    People's Park Stage
    0.5 miles away
    Zellerbach Playhouse
    0.5 miles away
    The Marsh Arts Center
    0.5 miles away
    Zellerbach Hall
    0.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Musashi
    0.2 miles away
    Kirala
    0.2 miles away
    Sconehenge
    0.2 miles away
    Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe
    0.2 miles away
    Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya
    0.2 miles away

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