Elmwood Care Center
Berkeley, California
2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705
Elmwood Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.03 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.87 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.59 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.18 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 4 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 74 certified beds · ~68 avg residents/day (91% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Elmwood Care Center is a 74-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Berkeley, California, owned by an individual. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting 3-star ratings in health inspections and quality measures. Professional staffing levels at the facility are rated at 4 out of 5 stars.
Location
2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705, Berkeley, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Elmwood Care Center?
- Elmwood Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Elmwood Care Center score on health inspections?
- Elmwood Care Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Elmwood Care Center?
- Elmwood Care Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Elmwood Care Center have?
- Elmwood Care Center has 74 certified beds.
- Does Elmwood Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Elmwood Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Elmwood Care Center located?
- Elmwood Care Center is located at 2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705, Berkeley, California.
- How can I contact Elmwood Care Center?
- You can reach Elmwood Care Center by phone at +1 510-665-2800.
Nearby facilities
- Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center 0.2 mi
2223 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705
- Ashby Care Center 0.3 mi
2270 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705
- Kyakameena Care Center 0.3 mi
2131 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA, 94704
- Chaparral House 1.3 mi
1309 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, 94702
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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