Chaparral House
1309 Allston Way · Berkeley, CA · 94702 · 5108488774
49 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 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.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 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.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
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.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 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.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 12, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 12, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 12, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555872 · certified since July 14, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.