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ELMWOOD CARE CENTER

2829 SHATTUCK AVENUE, BERKELEY, CA 94705
Score: 64 / 100

With a score of 64 out of 100, Elmwood Care Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of California nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Berkeley location.

Elmwood Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 39 deficiencies at Elmwood Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.40 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.87 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.59 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.12 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.78 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

39
Total Deficiencies
Jan 6, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 35 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jan 6, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Infection Control 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 10.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 6.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 9.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 7.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
74
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16