Chaparral House

1309 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 · (510) 848-8774 · CMS certification number 555872

Chaparral House is a 49-bed nonprofit nursing home in Berkeley, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 2011. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 27 health citations.

27Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
0At actual harm or immediate jeopardy level
3In CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation category
$0Federal fines (0)

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

How it compares

This facilityCalifornia averageUS average
Health citations, most recent inspection cycle1615.69.2
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.404.543.90
Nursing staff turnover53.7%36.6%45.3%
Overall star rating43.23.0

Facility details

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds49 (about 45 residents a day)
CountyAlameda
Last standard inspectionSeptember 27, 2024

Inspection history

27 citations from 7 inspections, 6 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.

July 23, 2026 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0628 · severity code E · corrected Aug 14, 2026

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0745 · severity code D · corrected Aug 14, 2026

June 30, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0627 · severity code D · corrected Jul 10, 2026

June 2, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint

Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jul 22, 2026

December 26, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint

Tag F0760 · severity code D · corrected Dec 29, 2025

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0584 · severity code D · corrected Dec 29, 2025

September 27, 2024 10 citations · standard inspection Potential harm

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0803 · severity code E · corrected Oct 24, 2024

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Oct 24, 2024

Implement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0758 · severity code E · corrected Oct 24, 2024

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights

Tag F0550 · severity code E · corrected Oct 24, 2024

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0645 · severity code D · corrected Oct 24, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Oct 24, 2024

Provide appropriate foot care.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0687 · severity code D · corrected Oct 24, 2024

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected Oct 24, 2024

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0698 · severity code D · corrected Oct 24, 2024

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Environmental

Tag F0919 · severity code D · corrected Oct 24, 2024

April 20, 2023 8 citations · standard inspection Potential harm

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0757 · severity code E · corrected May 20, 2023

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected May 20, 2023

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0791 · severity code D · corrected May 20, 2023

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0607 · severity code D · corrected May 20, 2023

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected May 20, 2023

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected May 20, 2023

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0759 · severity code D · corrected May 20, 2023

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Administration

Tag F0849 · severity code D · corrected May 20, 2023

June 12, 2019 3 citations · standard inspection Potential harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights

Tag F0550 · severity code E · corrected Jul 12, 2019

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code D · corrected Jul 12, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Jul 12, 2019

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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.

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