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Ashby Care Center

2270 Ashby Avenue · Berkeley, CA 94705 · 31 certified beds

(510) 841-9494

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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

2.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (38)

Records from June 2021 to March 2026.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0692

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0925

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0638

    Assure 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 November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0565

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0761

    Ensure 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 November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0865

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0912

    Provide 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 November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0755

    Provide 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 November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0801

    Employ 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 F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0919

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0640

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.

  • October 13, 2023

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 31, 2023.

  • June 16, 2021

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 28, 2021.

  • June 16, 2021

    Tag F0912

    Provide 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 28, 2021.

  • June 16, 2021

    Tag F0636

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 28, 2021.

  • June 16, 2021

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 28, 2021.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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).

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Berkeley.

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