Nursing Homes · Berkeley, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Elmwood Care Center
2829 Shattuck Avenue · Berkeley, CA 94705 · 74 certified beds
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About Elmwood Care Center
Elmwood Care Center is a nursing home in Berkeley, California. Its capacity is 74 beds, below the Alameda County median of 83 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pratap Poddatoori. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 41 citations, the most recent on April 22, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.48 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
4.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (41)
Records from December 2019 to April 2026.
December 12, 2019
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 January 12, 2020.
Penalties (1)
February 18, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 25, 2026, lasting 7 days (triggered by inspection on February 18, 2026).
Staffing
4.48 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pratap Poddatoori, a chain of 6 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.7 overall, 3.2 for health inspections, 4.2 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.
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.
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