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Chaparral House
1309 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 (opens Google Maps) · Alameda County · (510) 848-8774· 49 certified beds · avg 47 residents/day · certified since Jul 14, 2011 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Sep 27, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.86
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 25 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not make sure a transfer or discharge met the resident's needs and preferences, or did not properly prepare the resident to leave safely. · from a complaint F-0627
The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint F-0609
The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint F-0584
View all 25 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure a transfer or discharge met the resident's needs and preferences, or did not properly prepare the resident to leave safely. · from a complaint · F-0627 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint · F-0760 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. · F-0645 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper foot care for residents. Foot care includes routine care like nail trimming and attention to foot problems, which matter greatly for older adults. · F-0687 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. · F-0919 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · F-0607 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · F-0609 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care. · F-0791 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not arrange hospice services for a resident who needed them, or help the resident move to a facility that could arrange hospice. Hospice provides comfort-focused care for people nearing the end of life. · F-0849 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (8 → 10).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2019
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 10
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityCalifornia averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.86
California average: 4.31
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.83
California average: 0.61
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.49
California average: 3.90
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | California avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.86 | 4.31 | 3.95 | bottom 32% in California; top 45% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.83 | 0.61 | 0.69 | top 16% in California; top 25% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.49 | 3.90 | 3.50 | bottom 30% in California; top 42% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.48 | top 17% in California; top 19% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 48.0 | 36.7 | 45.8 | bottom 18% in California; bottom 42% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 50.0 | 38.1 | 42.9 | bottom 29% in California; bottom 39% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.24, RN 0.91, weekend 3.83.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.24 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Foundation | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 12/08/1971 |
| Baker, Elizabeth | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2010 |
| Baker, Elizabeth | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2025 |
| Dillingham, Beata | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/29/2025 |
| Jamali, Mehran | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2025 |
| Jamali, Mehran | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2025 |
| Lawrence, Michele | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2024 |
| Ly, Son | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Ly, Son | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2025 |
| Mateo, Onofre | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2024 |
| Mateo, Onofre | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2025 |
| McNenny, Howard | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| McNenny, Howard | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2025 |
| Miyazaki, Junichi | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/18/2010 |
| Miyazaki, Junichi | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2025 |
| Outis, Robert | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2025 |
| Richardson, Ashleigh | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Stroh, Suzanne | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2024 |
All 18 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Before a resident is discharged or transferred, how do you make sure the new place can actually meet their needs?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
- "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the California midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 48% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 18 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 118 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyakameena Care Center | 1.2 mi | Berkeley, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Elmwood Care Center | 1.3 mi | Berkeley, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Ashby Care Center | 1.4 mi | Berkeley, CA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center | 1.8 mi | Berkeley, CA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Shields Nursing Center | 2.5 mi | El Cerrito, CA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland | 3.2 mi | Oakland, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| McClure Post Acute | 3.5 mi | Oakland, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Piedmont Gardens Health Facility | 3.5 mi | Oakland, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Medical Hill Healthcare Center | 3.5 mi | Oakland, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center | 3.7 mi | Oakland, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| St Paul's Towers | 4.1 mi | Oakland, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC | 4.3 mi | Oakland, CA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Alameda, CA — 69 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Country Drive Post Acute — Fremont, CA · overall 3/5
- Creekview Skilled Nursing — Pleasanton, CA · overall 5/5
- Crestwood Manor - Fremont — Fremont, CA · overall 5/5
- Crestwood Treatment Center — Fremont, CA · overall 5/5
- Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward — Hayward, CA · overall 3/5
- East Bay Post-Acute — Castro Valley, CA · overall 2/5
- Eden Healthcare Center — Hayward, CA · overall 2/5abuse
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555872.
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