5 nursing homes in Berkeley, California
Alameda County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 5
- average CMS stars
- 3
- Medicaid certified
- 5
- beds
- 250
Which Berkeley nursing homes take Medicaid
5 of the 5 nursing homes in Berkeley are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Berkeley
The average overall CMS rating in Berkeley is 3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 4 of 5 | 2 |
| 3 of 5 | 1 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 5 nursing homes in Berkeley
- Elmwood Care Center2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley 94705
- Kyakameena Care Center2131 Carleton Street, Berkeley 94704
- Chaparral House1309 Allston Way, Berkeley 94702
- Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center2223 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley 94705
- Ashby Care Center2270 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley 94705
Berkeley nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Chaparral House | 3 of 5 | 16 |
| Elmwood Care Center | 3 of 5 | 16 |
| Kyakameena Care Center | 3 of 5 | 18 |
| Ashby Care Center | 2 of 5 | 13 |
| Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center | 2 of 5 | 14 |
Fines and abuse flags in Berkeley
2 homes were fined $70,721 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
More California cities with nursing homes
- Nursing homes in Oakland 18
- Nursing homes in Hayward 16
- Nursing homes in Fremont 7
- Nursing homes in San Leandro 7
- Nursing homes in Alameda 5
- Nursing homes in Castro Valley 5
- Nursing homes in San Francisco 18
- Nursing homes in Walnut Creek 6
- Nursing homes in Concord 5
Or see every nursing home in California, by city and town.
Who inspects nursing homes in California
California's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Berkeley
How much does a nursing home cost in California?
A shared room has a California median of $12,167 a month, a private room $15,178 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in California?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Berkeley, CA?
5 certified homes with 250 beds.
Which nursing homes in Berkeley have the best ratings?
None has 5 stars overall right now; see the list on this page for the best inspection results.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.