Nursing Homes · Berkeley, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Ashby Care Center
2270 Ashby Avenue · Berkeley, CA 94705 · 31 certified beds
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About Ashby Care Center
Ashby Care Center is a nursing home in Berkeley, California. Its capacity is 31 beds, below the Alameda County median of 83 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of MMS Quality Nursing Services, INC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 38 citations, the most recent on March 5, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.19 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Berkeley. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (38)
Records from June 2021 to March 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 19, 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 19, 2026.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 8, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 8, 2025.
May 8, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 8, 2025.
April 10, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 9, 2024.
October 20, 2023
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.
October 20, 2023
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.
October 20, 2023
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.
October 20, 2023
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.
October 20, 2023
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $66,134
April 10, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $66,134 against this nursing home on April 10, 2024.
April 10, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 1, 2024, lasting 8 days (triggered by inspection on April 10, 2024).
Staffing
4.19 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.67 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
- Parent company: MMS Quality Nursing Services, INC.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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