Nursing home

Elmwood Care Center

2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Pratap Poddatoori · For profit - Individual.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Elmwood Care Center, with 40 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include no fines and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
2
of 5
Certified beds
74
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures2 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Alameda Co. avg 3.71California avg 3.18This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Alameda Co. avg: 3.71. California avg: 3.18.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

40
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
9
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
82019
132022
12023
112024
42025
32026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

No federal fine records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 7 days total · Feb 18, 2026
  1. Feb 18, 20267 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)6.56%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)10.99%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)4.57%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Poddatoori, Pratap5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Poddatoori, PratapCORPORATE OFFICER
Hycare IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Andres, NormaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Cabrera, YesseniaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dhugga, GurpreetOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Grisby, AndreOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Guerrero, SylviaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
He, ShanniOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Liang, SusieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Mcgregor, TerranceOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Padania, HildaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Poddatoori, PratapOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Rivas, CarlosOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Simmons, DevanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
White, TheresaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Yalong, LerienneOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hycare IncADP OF THE SNF
Andres, NormaADP OF THE SNF
Cabrera, YesseniaADP OF THE SNF
Dhugga, GurpreetADP OF THE SNF
Grisby, AndreADP OF THE SNF
Guerrero, SylviaADP OF THE SNF
He, ShanniADP OF THE SNF
Liang, SusieADP OF THE SNF
Mcgregor, TerranceADP OF THE SNF
Padania, HildaADP OF THE SNF
Poddatoori, PratapADP OF THE SNF
Rivas, CarlosADP OF THE SNF
Simmons, DevanADP OF THE SNF
White, TheresaADP OF THE SNF
Yalong, LerienneADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Alameda County.

2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Alameda County · CA · 94705
74 certified beds37.8575, -122.2700

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elmwood Care Center's CMS rating?

Elmwood Care Center has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Elmwood Care Center located?

Elmwood Care Center is located at 2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705 in Alameda County, and CMS lists 74 certified beds.

Does Elmwood Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $0 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Elmwood Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Elmwood Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Elmwood Care Center's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.71 across 69 facilities in Alameda County, and 3.18 across California. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Elmwood Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Elmwood Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
555819
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Certified beds
74
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 40 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 18, 20260689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 1, 2026
Jan 7, 20260584DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 23, 2026
Jan 7, 20260880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 23, 2026
Nov 25, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 30, 2025
Nov 25, 20250610DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 30, 2025
Sep 18, 20250880EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 15, 2025
Jun 6, 20250656EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 25, 2025
Dec 5, 20240880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 9, 2025
Jul 18, 20240584DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2024
Jul 18, 20240759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2024
Jul 18, 20240803EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2024
Jul 18, 20240805EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2024
Jul 18, 20240808EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2024
Jul 18, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2024
Jul 18, 20240813FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2024
Jul 18, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2024
Jul 18, 20240912BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2024
Jul 18, 20240919EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2024
Jun 26, 20230550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 26, 2023
Jul 28, 20220550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2022
Jul 28, 20220554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2022
Jul 28, 20220561DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2022
Jul 28, 20220688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2022
Jul 28, 20220755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2022
Jul 28, 20220758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2022
Showing the 25 most recent of 40 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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