Nursing homes in Berkeley, CA

Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Berkeley, part of the Alameda area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Berkeley, California, have access to five nursing homes located across the 94702, 94704, and 94705 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities in Alameda County hold an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Chaparral House stands out as the area's sole 5-star facility, operated by the Chaparral Foundation, providing a notable benchmark for quality care within the city.

What to look for in Berkeley

• 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 5 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 4 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Berkeley

1. 1
   CHAPARRAL HOUSE

   CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER

   PRATAP PODDATOORI · Medium
   3.0
3. 3
   ASHBY CARE CENTER

   MMS QUALITY NURSING SERVICES, INC. · Small
   3.0
4. 4
   ELMWOOD CARE CENTER

   PRATAP PODDATOORI · Medium
   2.0
5. 5
   BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER

   BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING GROUP INC · Small
   1.0

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