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Kyakameena Care Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

2131 Carleton Street, South Shattuck · Berkeley, CA 9470460 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 26 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility's nursing staff is highly regarded for their kindness and competence, especially during difficult transitions like hospice. However, you must have a plan for communication, as the facility has a documented pattern of not answering phones or returning calls. We recommend visiting in person to verify the current state of the building and staff responsiveness.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

26 reviews on Google
Kyakameena Care Center is frequently praised for its compassionate and professional nursing staff, particularly during rehab and hospice transitions. However, families should be prepared for significant communication challenges, as multiple reviewers report extreme difficulty reaching staff by phone or email. The facility is also noted to be an older building with some accessibility and maintenance limitations.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff8.0Clean4.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms1.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • High-quality care during rehab and hospice
  • Respectful treatment of residents with complex needs
  • Affordable option for those on limited incomes

Concerns

  • Extremely poor communication and failure to return phone calls (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Aging facility with limited wheelchair maneuverability (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Staff being distracted or socializing instead of attending to residents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'16(1)'18(2)'20(3)'24(6)'26(4)

Distribution · 29 analyzed

5
14
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
9

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that same level of attentive care is maintained during shift changes?
  • 2With the facility being a cozy 60-resident community, how do you manage resident movement and ensure hallways are easily accessible for those using wheelchairs?
  • 3Communication is so important for us as a family; what is your preferred method for giving us regular updates on our loved one's well-being?
  • 4We want to make sure our loved one stays active; what kind of daily social activities or group outings do you have planned for the residents?
  • 5Could you tell us more about how the dining experience is managed and how you ensure nutritious meals are served consistently?
  • 6In the event of a sudden medical change or an emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff was very professional, caring, responsive, respectful and attentive. The facility was always clean and I was always greet warmly.

Friend of a long-term resident · 2024★★★★

As my brother transitioned into hospice, I feel grateful for care and the positive attitude of the staff!

Rehab/Hospice patient's family · 2024★★★★★

While my friend was a patient, he was treated with respect and kindness despite his sometimes unruly and unusual behavior.

Friend of a resident · 2021★★★★★
Source: 26 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.71hrs
94%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.21hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
59%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Alameda
9.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Better than Avg
Here
1.8%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Alameda
3.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.9%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Alameda
7.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Alameda
97.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.3%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Alameda
9.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.7%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Alameda
8.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.7%
Better than Avg
Here
97.7%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Alameda
90.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.4%
Better than Avg
Here
99.4%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Alameda
91.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Alameda
0.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
8penalties
Above state avg (15.4)
7 complaint-triggered
$38,848 in fines

This facility shows a troubling pattern of recurring safety violations and families have filed multiple complaints leading to citations for accident hazards, medication errors, and neglect prevention policies. The primary problem areas include accident prevention and safety supervision, medication management, and infection control, with these issues appearing repeatedly across surveys from 2019 to 2025. While the facility reports correcting deficiencies, the persistent recurrence of similar problems suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent safety standards.

Dec 17, 2025Complaint
1
0559Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Nov 21, 2025Routine
21
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0926Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0638Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0640Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0687Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

0730Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0685Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

0353Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0698Minimal · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0911Minimal · PatternCorrected

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.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Nov 21, 2025Complaint
2
0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jun 20, 2024Routine
11
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0711Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0926Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0911Minimal · PatternCorrected

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.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Nov 1, 2023Complaint
1
0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Sep 22, 2023Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 17, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 10, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 2, 2023

$4,235

Fine

Sep 25, 2023

$3,882

Fine

Sep 21, 2023

$7,443

Fine

Sep 18, 2023

$3,529

Fine

Sep 11, 2023

$3,176

Fine

Aug 21, 2023

$7,409

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Kyakameena Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Pratap Poddatoori

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 4 of 6

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sanhyd INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Poddatoori, Pratap

Owner

Key personnel

Albarastine, ChristineW-2 Managing EmployeeMcgregor, TerranceW-2 Managing Employee
Source: Medicare provider data

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