ASHBY CARE CENTER

Ashby Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2270 Ashby Avenue in Berkeley, California, within Alameda County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. Ashby Care Center has a total of 31 certified beds, making it a smaller facility relative to the national average. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance in each measured category. Ashby Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, falling below the national average and indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during standard inspections. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which is above the national average and reflects the level of nursing staff hours provided per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating strong performance across the clinical quality metrics used by CMS to assess resident health outcomes. Ashby Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, broadening access for residents who rely on federal or state assistance programs. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (510) 841-9494 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional accepted insurance types. Payment structures and bed availability are subject to change and should be confirmed with the facility prior to admission planning. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Ashby Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it on par with the national average, while its staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 and 5 stars, respectively, indicate above-average performance in those specific domains. The 2-star health inspection rating is a notable contrast, suggesting that inspection outcomes have been less favorable compared to peer facilities nationally. Families and healthcare coordinators reviewing this facility as a potential placement option may wish to examine the detailed health inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for a complete picture of the findings that contributed to that rating.