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HomeCaliforniaAshby Care Center

Ashby Care Center

2270 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 947055108419494WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.1on Google(49 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
31
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $66,134

How Ashby Care Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Staff turnover
21.7%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 21.7%, lower than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
21
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 20, 2023
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected May 22, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 9 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Alameda County 65+
243,239
14.6% of county
County Population
1,663,823
Alameda County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Ashby Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Berkeley, California with 31 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
31
Avg Residents/Day
22.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 13, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Alameda
Last Inspection
May 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
132.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (38)

F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 8 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$66,134
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineApr 10, 2024
$66,134
Payment DenialApr 10, 2024
8 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide0.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing0.00 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
21.7%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANTIAGO, MARILYN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Oct 1, 2006
SANTIAGO, EDWARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2006
SANTIAGO, MARILYNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2006
SANTIAGO-CADE, ADORA ROSECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2006
MMS QUALITY NURSING SERVICES, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2006
SANTIAGO, EDWARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2006
SANTIAGO, MARILYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2006
SANTIAGO-CADE, ADORA ROSEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2006
SANTIAGO-SO, RUBY ANNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2019
SNIPES, TYRONEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2012
WELDEN, ELNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2006
MMS QUALITY NURSING SERVICES, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 1, 2025
SANTIAGO, EDWARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2006
SANTIAGO, MARILYNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2006
SANTIAGO-CADE, ADORA ROSEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2006
SANTIAGO-SO, RUBY ANNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 1, 2020
SNIPES, TYRONEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2012
WELDEN, ELNAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2006

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Ashby Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Ashby Care Center
Berkeley, CACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $66,134
Elmwood Care Center
Berkeley, CA1,056 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Kyakameena Care Center
Berkeley, CA2,112 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $38,848
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
Berkeley, CA2,640 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Chaparral House
Berkeley, CA1.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
Oakland, CA2.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $30,562
Piedmont Gardens Health Facility
Oakland, CA2.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Ashby Care Center
Berkeley, CA · Current facility
—2/52/51/5$66,134
Elmwood Care Center
Berkeley, CA
1,056 ft3/53/54/5None recorded
Kyakameena Care Center
Berkeley, CA
2,112 ft3/53/54/5$38,848
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center
Berkeley, CA
2,640 ft2/52/54/5None recorded
Chaparral House
Berkeley, CA
1.4 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
Oakland, CA
2.0 mi1/51/54/5$30,562
Piedmont Gardens Health Facility
Oakland, CA
2.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Ashby Care Center?▾
Ashby Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Ashby Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Ashby Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Ashby Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Ashby Care Center had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 22, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $66,134.
What are the staffing levels at Ashby Care Center?▾
Ashby Care Center provides 0.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.00 RN hours, 0.00 LPN hours, and 0.00 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 21.7%.
How many beds does Ashby Care Center have?▾
Ashby Care Center has 31 certified beds with an average of 22.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 72% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Ashby Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 4 in Berkeley. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Ashby Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Ashby Care Center has a rating of 2.1 out of 5 based on 49 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.