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.
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About this community
Occupancy
The Berkshire is legally operated by Serene Care Home LLC, and administered by Babita Dhawan.
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
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.
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Citations per inspection (90% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (43% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 6 | 12 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 50% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #478 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 478th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.4 | 4 | This facility has 90% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 90% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 16 | 16 | This facility has total inspections in line with the California average (16 vs. CA avg 16).— At avg |
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Complaint visits
| 9 | 13 | This facility has had 31% fewer complaint visits than the California average (9 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer Rank #809 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 809th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Other visits
| 3 | 7 | This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 8 | 14 | This facility has 43% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 43% better |
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Complaints per year
| 2 | 3.5 | This facility has 43% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3.5).↓ 43% better |
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Facility
876
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1 / 1,645 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
59
Rank
#416 / 2,057 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#462 / 1,474 | 24 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#361 / 1,505 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
103
Rank
#5 / 1,645 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
59
Rank
#218 / 2,057 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1,474 | 34 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,056 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,505 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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652
CA AVG
103
Rank
#9 / 1,645 | Yes | 57 | 88
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88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#562 / 1,474 | 20 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
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520
CA AVG
103
Rank
#16 / 1,645 | No | 45 | 94
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94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#213 / 1,474 | 14 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#88 / 1,505 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| The Berkshire | AL | Napa | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
103
Rank
#976 / 1,645 | No |
98
Facility
98
CA AVG
59
Rank
#13 / 2,057 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#698 / 1,474 | 16 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#809 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,127 / 1,505 | 29.2% | - | Serene Care Home LLC | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Berkshire
Who is the owner of The Berkshire?
The Berkshire is legally operated by Serene Care Home LLC, and administered by Babita Dhawan.
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.
What is the occupancy rate at The Berkshire?
The Berkshire's occupancy is 29%.
How long has The Berkshire been in business?
The Berkshire has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Berkshire?
No, The Berkshire has a no-pet policy.
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.
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