CHAPARRAL HOUSE
1309 ALLSTON WAY, Berkeley, CA 94702
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CHAPARRAL HOUSE Compares
CHAPARRAL HOUSE is a 49-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Berkeley, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 49 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Berkeley, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — worse than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — worse than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.6% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CHAPARRAL HOUSE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHAPARRAL HOUSE with other nursing homes in Berkeley.
What keeps CHAPARRAL HOUSE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is CHAPARRAL HOUSE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CHAPARRAL HOUSE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CHAPARRAL HOUSE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 49 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CHAPARRAL HOUSE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CHAPARRAL HOUSE's rating advantage in Berkeley?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Berkeley
Berkeley sits in Alameda County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 231,186 (13.9%)
- Median age
- 37.8 years
- Median household income
- $104,888
- Median home value
- $825,300
Demographics for Alameda County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Berkeley.
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