The Berkshire
Nursing Home · California, CA

Overview of The Berkshire

The Berkshire is an apartment community located in Washington, D.C. It offers modern homes with all utilities included and free outdoor parking. Residents can enjoy a vibrant community with shared amenity spaces and events.

(510) 996-8520
Bed community size
72-bed community Rank #985 / 1665Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 985th out of 1665 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
4 years in operation Rank #835 / 1209Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 835th out of 1209 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 98 / 100 Rank #13 / 2096Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 2096 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceApril 5, 2022
CountyNapa

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Berkshire is administrated by Babita Dhawan.

Owner NameSerene Care Home LLC

Amenities & Lifestyle

Free Outdoor Parking
Shared Amenity Spaces
Resident Events
Newsletters
Digital Platforms
Operating HoursMON - FRI: 9 AM - 6 PM

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total visits (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Citations per year (40% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (43% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 610 This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 1.52.5 This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (1.5 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 40% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1616 This facility has total visits in line with the California average (16 vs. CA avg 16).— At avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 913 This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% better
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 37 This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 814 This facility has 43% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 43% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 23.5 This facility has 43% fewer complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 3.5).↓ 43% better

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

The Berkshire is located in NAPA, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Berkshire

Who is the owner of The Berkshire?

The legal owner and operator of The Berkshire is Serene Care Home Llc.

Is The Berkshire in a walkable area?

The Berkshire has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Who is the administrator of The Berkshire?

Babita Dhawan is the administrator of The Berkshire.

How many beds does The Berkshire have?

The Berkshire has 72 beds.

Has The Berkshire had any recent deficiencies or citations?

The Berkshire has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of The Berkshire?

Yes — there are 5 photos of The Berkshire in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Berkshire?

The Berkshire is located at 2300 BROWN STREET.

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