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Health Inspection Summary
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
2223 Ashby Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 649-6670

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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
3/14/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/24 - 2/28/25
Inspection Date:
5/12/22
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/23 - 2/29/24
Inspection Date:
9/13/19
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies000
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies000
Infection Control Deficiencies001
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies000
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies110
Resident Rights Deficiencies000
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies812
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies311
Environmental Deficiencies200
Administration Deficiencies000

Detailed result for inspection on 3/14/24
Date of last standard health inspection:3/14/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:14
Average number of Health Deficiencies in California:16.4
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
No Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Have 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.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure 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.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

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.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

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.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

3/14/244/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 5/12/22
Date of last standard health inspection:5/12/22Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:3
Average number of Health Deficiencies in California:17.2
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
No Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Have 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.

5/12/225/18/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

5/12/225/18/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

5/12/225/18/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 9/13/19
Date of last standard health inspection:9/13/19Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:4
Average number of Health Deficiencies in California:15.1
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
No Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

9/13/1910/13/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

9/13/1910/13/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

9/13/1910/13/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

9/13/1910/13/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not been cited for any deficiencies from incidents reported by the nursing home or complaints in the last 3 years.
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not had any infection control inspections in the past 3 years.
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