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ASHBY CARE CENTER

2270 ASHBY AVENUE, BERKELEY, CA 94705
Score: 43 / 100

CMS data shows Ashby Care Center earning a D grade with a score of 43/100, placing it below most facilities in California. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Ashby Care Center is near the national average, with 3.66 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Ashby Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.66 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.64 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.63 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.39 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.71 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
May 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 34 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0755 Severity F
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    May 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0638 Severity E
    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    May 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0730 Severity E
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    May 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0801 Severity E
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    May 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 40.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 3.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $66,134

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
31
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11