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Elmwood Care Center
2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
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Elmwood Care Center Description
Elmwood Care Center is a community that offers nursing care and rehabilitation and is located in Berkeley, California. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 making it the 6th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for this facility are overwhelmingly negative, with many citing severe neglect, unhygienic conditions, and a lack of care. One reviewer mentioned leaving the facility after just 5 days due to its poor conditions, while another shared a tragic story of their grandmother catching COVID-19 at the facility and subsequently passing away. There are reports of residents being left in their own waste, not being fed or cleaned, and a general lack of responsiveness from the staff. Complaints about the facility's administration, maintenance, housekeeping, and food services were also common, with several reviewers noting the poor quality of meals and the facility's failure to adhere to dietary needs.
However, there were a few positive comments, with some reviewers appreciating the care provided by the nursing staff and expressing satisfaction with their stay. One reviewer rated the nursing care highly but found other aspects of the facility, such as housekeeping and food services, to be lacking.
Many reviewers expressed frustration with the staff's incompetence and negligence, mentioning that their loved ones suffered due to the facility's failure to provide basic care. There were also concerns about the facility's handling of medications and physical therapy, with some patients reportedly not receiving the necessary treatments or being left unattended during therapy sessions.
Overall, the consensus among these reviews is that the facility fails to provide adequate care and attention to its residents, with many urging others to avoid placing their loved ones in this facility. Despite a few positive remarks about individual staff members or specific aspects of care, the majority of feedback highlights serious concerns about the facility's operations and the well-being of its residents.
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Health
Services
Activities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 19, 2005
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 74
Total current residents: 76
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 6
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $4884
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
---|---|---|---|
Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023-01-19 | 2023-01-19 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
2023-01-19 | 2023-01-19 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
2022-08-01 | 2022-08-22 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
2022-08-01 | 2022-08-22 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. |
2022-08-01 | 2022-08-22 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
2022-08-01 | 2022-08-22 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
2022-08-01 | 2022-08-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2022-08-01 | 2022-08-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2022-08-01 | 2022-08-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
2022-08-01 | 2022-08-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
2022-08-01 | 2022-08-22 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
2022-08-01 | 2022-08-22 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
2020-10-19 | 2020-12-01 | E | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
2019-01-10 | 2019-01-29 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Fines
Fine Date | Fine Amount |
---|---|
2022-04-04 | $658 |
2022-10-17 | $4,226 |
2022-10-17 | $4,194 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Berkeley which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 120,972 (small city).
- The average income is $238,381, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 71
- Low Temperature: 53
- Average Temperature: 63.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 73 days of rain and 291 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year
- The median age is 32.5 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 3.09% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 20.67% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 19% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 11% Hispanic or Latino, and 59% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.85 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 170.0, Moderate Days 72.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Berkeley Bowl
0.0 miles awayWhole Foods Market
0.3 miles awayShattuck Market
0.5 miles awaySafeway
0.9 miles awayTrader Joe's
1.0 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Shattuck Avenue & Oregon Street
0.0 miles awayAdeline Street & Oregon Street
0.1 miles awayAdeline Street & Ward Street
0.1 miles awayShattuck Avenue & Ashby Avenue
0.1 miles awayAshby Avenue & Shattuck Avenue
0.2 miles awayBanks
Co-operative Center Federal Credit Union
0.2 miles awayChase
0.6 miles awayUSE Credit Union
0.6 miles awayUnion Bank
0.7 miles awayMechanics Bank
0.7 miles awayHospitals
Sutter Urgent Care - Berkeley
0.4 miles awayAlta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
0.4 miles awayChildren's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
1.3 miles awayOakland Medical Center
2.2 miles awayAlta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
2.4 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.0 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.5 miles awayDrate Pharmacy
0.6 miles awayPharmaca
1.1 miles awaySafeway
2.1 miles awayDentists
Mack Jacob, DDS
0.3 miles awayBerkeley children's dentistry
0.4 miles awayBell Dental Center
0.4 miles awayJun Park
0.7 miles awaySaddler Family Dentistry
0.9 miles awayParks
Grove Park
0.3 miles awayHalcyon Commons Park
0.4 miles awayMalcolm X School Park
0.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church
3.9 miles awaySaint George Serbian Orthodox Church
4.1 miles away11th Avenue Buddha
4.5 miles awayGrace Cathedral
9.2 miles awaySwedenborgian Church of San Francisco
10.9 miles awayShopping
Epicurious Garden
1.5 miles awayPublic Market
1.9 miles awayEl Cerrito Plaza
3.3 miles awayPacific East Mall
3.6 miles awayAlameda South Shore Center
6.7 miles awayCulture
Shotgun Players Ashby Stage
0.3 miles awayWhosabird
0.3 miles awayBlack Repertory Group
0.5 miles awayBerkeley City Ballet
0.6 miles awayJulia Morgan Center For The Arts
0.7 miles awayRestaurants
Sconehenge
0.1 miles awayKirala
0.1 miles awayLa Familia
0.1 miles awayEmilia's Pizzeria
0.1 miles awayCafe Buenos Aires
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