The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Registered name: ELMWOOD CARE CENTER
BERKELEY, CA · Medicare-certified · 74 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berkeley, CA has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and quality scores and a 4-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2854 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2854.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.05
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70
- Nurse aides
- 2.53
- Weekend nursing
- 3.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.1%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%4.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.8%8.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%8.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.5%17.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.3%15.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.2%2.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.9%10.4%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.3%92.7%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.9%68.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have and follow a policy for how food brought in by family and visitors should be used and stored safely. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 813 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 7 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 18, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of PRATAP PODDATOORI · 6 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67.2 residents on an average day (91% of 74 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 21 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.