Ashby Care Center
Berkeley, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555466) · 31 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $66,134 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (510) 841-9494 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ashby Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for Ashby Care Center. The facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and its nursing staff turnover rate is 21.7%.
Ashby Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $66,134.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Ashby Care Center is a 31-certified-bed nursing home in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, with an average of 22.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on May 13, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ashby Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. The facility's four component ratings from CMS are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS data on staffing does not include total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for this facility in the provided record; the reported nursing staff turnover rate is 21.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $66,134.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there has been no ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on the Care Compare website, as ratings and inspection results are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ashby Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Ashby Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for this facility; its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is 21.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $66,134.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program according to this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ashby Care Center is certified for 31 beds and has an average of 22.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is noted in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Ashby Care Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 13, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Ashby Care Center scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 510-841-9494 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 510-841-9494 or check Medicare Care Compare for further information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Ashby Care Center's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555466?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.