Quick answers
- Where is Elmwood Care Center?
- 2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705, in Alameda County, California.
- What is the phone number of Elmwood Care Center?
- (510) 665-2800, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Elmwood Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Elmwood Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Elmwood Care Center, but 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Elmwood Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 12, 2019 to June 25, 2026), Medicare lists 41 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 12, 2019 to June 25, 2026), Elmwood Care Center had 41 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It had 1 Medicare payment denial (the latest began February 18, 2026) and no fines. Nurse staffing is 4.48 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: July 18, 2024 — 17 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 18, 2024 (standard health inspection); November 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 7, 2026 (complaint investigation); February 18, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 22, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 25, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 16 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0813 Level F
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0803 Level E
“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.”
F0805 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0808 Level E
“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.”
F0919 Level E
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Previous cycle: July 28, 2022 — 16 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 28, 2022 (standard health inspection); December 5, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 6, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 18, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 16 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0814 Level D
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Earlier cycle: December 12, 2019 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 12, 2019 (standard health inspection).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0732 Level B
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (34)
K0342 Level F
“Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0919 Level D
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
E0030 Level D
“List the names and contact information of those in the facility.”
E0031 Level D
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
E0032 Level D
“Provide primary/alternate means for communication.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0919 Level D
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
K0161 Level E
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0341 Level E
“Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
E0006 Level D
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
E0031 Level D
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
E0037 Level D
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0521 Level D
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0926 Level D
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0347 Level D
“Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $0 (0 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Payment denial | from March 25, 2026, 7 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.20 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.60 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.48 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.15 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.81 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 59.6% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 28.6% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 6 nursing homes: Pratap Poddatoori.
Legal business name: Shattuck Healthcare Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poddatoori, Pratap | Direct owner | 100% | January 28, 2005 |
| Hycare Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | September 7, 2006 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 74 |
| Average residents per day | 66.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – individual |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Pratap Poddatoori |
| Legal business name | Shattuck Healthcare Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2005-04-19 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 |
| County | Alameda County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (510) 665‑2800 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555819 |
| Name in Medicare records | ELMWOOD CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Ashby Care Center0.2 mi · Berkeley, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Kyakameena Care Center0.3 mi · Berkeley, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center0.6 mi · Berkeley, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Chaparral House1.3 mi · Berkeley, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland2.2 mi · Oakland, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp0.2 mi · Berkeley, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland1.4 mi · Oakland, CA · Children's Hospital
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center1.6 mi · Oakland, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13