Kyakameena Care Center
2131 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
Kyakameena Care Center is a nursing home in Berkeley, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (510) 843-2131
- Last standard health inspection
- November 21, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 55
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Sanhyd INC
- Chain
- Pratap Poddatoori
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (37 vs 50).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 20, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 17, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0559. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.
15 citations
Health inspection on November 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0638. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0640. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0687. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate foot care.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2021.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0698. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0911. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0911 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0912 3 times since 2021.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2025.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2021.
Citation K0926. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0926 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2021.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 21, 2023 from $11,450 to $7,443.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
6 citations
Health inspection on June 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.
Citation F0911. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation K0711. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation K0926. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 10, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 17, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 25, 2023 from $3,846 to $3,882.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 2, 2023 from $4,196 to $4,235.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 21, 2023 from $7,342 to $7,410.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 11, 2023 from $3,147 to $3,176.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 18, 2023 from $3,496 to $3,529.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 30, 2023 from $4,194 to $4,233.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 1, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Fine
October 17, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $4,587 on October 17, 2023.
12 citations
Health inspection on June 10, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0808. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0813. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0801. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0912. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
16 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 10, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0023. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation E0034. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0900. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation E0041. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2021.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PODDATOORI, PRATAP5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 04/01/2001
- HYCARE INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/07/2006
- ANDRES, NORMAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2004
- CABLE, ELAINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/19/2025
- DHUGGA, GURPREETOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2020
- GUERRERO, SYLVIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
- JAYANKURA, THIDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2014
- MCGRADY, MELINDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/05/2024
- MCGREGOR, TERRANCEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2003
- PADANIA, HILDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/16/2025
- PODDATOORI, PRATAPOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2001
- SMITH, ROSALINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/21/2025
- SMITH, SEYNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/26/2024
- TACOTACO, FRANCISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/13/2017
- VALENCIA, ARIANAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/12/2024
- WITTEN, TERRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/29/2024
- WONG, JUDYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/13/2025
Questions
When was Kyakameena Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists November 21, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Kyakameena Care Center have?
CMS lists 37 health citations since June 10, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Kyakameena Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $4,587 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Kyakameena Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Kyakameena Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.