FPoor · score 34/100 · #949 of 1,154 in California
Elmwood Care Center
2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 · 74 certified beds · For profit - Individual
Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in California
17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 108)below median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Elmwood Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 74 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 80, B ≥ 65, C ≥ 50, D ≥ 35, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Elmwood Care Center at a Glance
F
34/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.29 h.
60<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 108.
28<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
15<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 1 denials.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 555819 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
Phone5106652800
CountyAlameda
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds74
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — below median
2
Ashby Care Center - Berkeley, CA · 31 beds
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 96) — bottom quarter
- $66,134 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
1
Community Subacute And Transitional Care Center - Fresno, CA · 106 beds
- Staffing 9.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.