ASHBY CARE CENTER
2270 ASHBY AVENUE, BERKELEY, CA 94705 · CCN 555466
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 31
- Avg residents/day
- 27.3
- Phone
- 5108419494
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-22 | 12 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -3.6 better |
| 2 | 2023-10-20 | 19 | 17.4 | 9.8 | +1.6 worse |
| 3 | 2021-06-16 | 6 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -11.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 3 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.66 | 27.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.64 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.97 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $66,134
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 1
Inspection citations (37)2 actual harm
- EF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-16
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-09
Actual harm
- FF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0803Ensure 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.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for minimal harm
- FF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2023-10-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-10-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-31
Actual harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-05-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2021-06-16 · Health · corrected 2021-06-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-06-16 · Health · corrected 2021-06-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-06-16 · Health · corrected 2021-06-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2021-06-16 · Health · corrected 2021-06-28
Potential for minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMS QUALITY NURSING SERVICES, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2006-12-16 |
| SANTIAGO, MARILYN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2006-10-01 |
| SANTIAGO, EDWARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2006-12-01 |
| SANTIAGO-CADE, ADORA ROSE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2006-12-01 |
| SANTIAGO, EDWARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2006-12-01 |
| SANTIAGO-CADE, ADORA ROSE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2006-12-01 |
| SANTIAGO, EDWARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2006-12-01 |
| SANTIAGO-CADE, ADORA ROSE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2006-12-01 |
Other facilities in BERKELEY
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPARRAL HOUSE | ★★★★★ | 49 |
| KYAKAMEENA CARE CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 60 |
| ELMWOOD CARE CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 74 |
| BERKELEY PINES SKILLED NURSING CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 36 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.