Cycle 1
Health 2024-07-18 · Fire 2024-07-18
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Berkeley, CA
Elmwood Care Center
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 16 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA
(510) 665-2800
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
74
Certified beds
Average residents
68
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pratap Poddatoori
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2005-04-19
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.93
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.87
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.59
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.12
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
31%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
62%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.9% |
98.5%
3.6 pts worse
|
93.4%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.2% |
98.2%
2 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.1% |
1.6%
3.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
6.8%
6.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.9% |
4.1%
5.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 4.5% |
13.7%
9.2 pts better
|
19.6%
15.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.9% |
14.2%
7.3 pts better
|
16.7%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.7% |
11.0%
4.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.0% |
10.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.6% |
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 7.5% |
10.9%
3.4 pts better
|
19.8%
12.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.9% |
4.7%
6.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.8% |
94.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
11.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 21.3% |
11.2%
10.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
9.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 81.6% |
93.2%
11.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
1.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 33.8% |
23.2%
10.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
9.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-07-28 · Fire 2022-07-28
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (5 deficiencies)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-12-12 · Fire 2019-12-12
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K342 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2024-08-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-08-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2022-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2022-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2022-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2022-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2020-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2020-03-04
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-07
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-25
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-25
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-05
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2024-09-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-09-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-09-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-09-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-01
B · Minimal harm
2024-07-18
F912 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-26
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-07-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement 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 limited.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2022-10-10
B · Minimal harm
2022-07-28
F912 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2022-10-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-01-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2020-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2020-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2020-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-12
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-01-12
B · Minimal harm
2019-12-12
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2020-01-12
B · Minimal harm
2019-12-12
F912 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2020-01-12
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Poddatoori, Pratap
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Andres, Norma
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cabrera, Yessenia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dhugga, Gurpreet
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Grisby, Andre
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Guerrero, Sylvia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
He, Shanni
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hycare Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Liang, Susie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mcgregor, Terrance
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Padania, Hilda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Poddatoori, Pratap
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Poddatoori, Pratap
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rivas, Carlos
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Simmons, Devan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
White, Theresa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Yalong, Lerienne
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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