About Elmwood Care Center
Elmwood Care Center, located in BERKELEY, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Elmwood Care Center
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.43 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.43 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the PRATAP PODDATOORI network. This chain operates 6 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Elmwood Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 2 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 108 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 96 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 34.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 18.7% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 11.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 9.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 93.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 92.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 16.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 6.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 96.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 81.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 11.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 7.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 6.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 5 complaints
- 2025: 5 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 14 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- NORMA ANDRES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- NORMA ANDRES ADP OF THE SNF
- YESSENIA CABRERA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- YESSENIA CABRERA ADP OF THE SNF
- GURPREET DHUGGA ADP OF THE SNF
- GURPREET DHUGGA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANDRE GRISBY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANDRE GRISBY ADP OF THE SNF
- SYLVIA GUERRERO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SYLVIA GUERRERO ADP OF THE SNF
- SHANNI HE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHANNI HE ADP OF THE SNF
- HYCARE INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HYCARE INC ADP OF THE SNF
- SUSIE LIANG ADP OF THE SNF
- SUSIE LIANG OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TERRANCE MCGREGOR ADP OF THE SNF
- TERRANCE MCGREGOR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HILDA PADANIA ADP OF THE SNF
- HILDA PADANIA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PRATAP PODDATOORI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PRATAP PODDATOORI ADP OF THE SNF
- PRATAP PODDATOORI CORPORATE OFFICER
- CARLOS RIVAS ADP OF THE SNF
- CARLOS RIVAS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DEVAN SIMMONS ADP OF THE SNF
- DEVAN SIMMONS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- THERESA WHITE ADP OF THE SNF
- THERESA WHITE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LERIENNE YALONG ADP OF THE SNF
- LERIENNE YALONG OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Morton Bakar Center | N/A | 5 |
| Hayes Convalescent Hospital | N/A | 5 |
| Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp and Trauma Snf | N/A | 5 |
| Washington Center | N/A | 5 |
| California Pacific Medical Ctr- Davies Campus Hosp | N/A | 5 |
| Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
| Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Excell Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Marina Garden Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
| St Anthony Care Center | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Elmwood Care Center directly at 5106652800. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.