KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER

Kyakameena Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2131 Carleton Street in Berkeley, California, within Alameda County. The facility operates with 60 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which corresponds to the national average of 3.0 stars. This rating is derived from three component domains. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting survey findings from state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that exceed the national average baseline. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents across multiple care indicators tracked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Kyakameena Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs or state and federally funded assistance. Individuals and families researching payment options are advised to contact the facility directly at (510) 843-2131 to confirm current coverage details, bed availability, and any private-pay arrangements that may apply. When compared against national benchmarks, Kyakameena Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, meaning its composite performance is neither above nor below the midpoint used by CMS to evaluate nursing facilities across the country. However, its individual component ratings show variation. The staffing and quality measure ratings, both at 4 stars, are above the national average in those categories, while the health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. Facilities in California are subject to state-level inspection standards that may differ in frequency and scope from those in other states, which can influence how health inspection ratings compare across regions. Those reviewing this facility as part of a care decision may wish to examine the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for additional context on specific findings.