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Ashby Care Center, Berkeley, CA: 2 star rating, fined $66,134 across 1 fine and had 1 payment denial

Ashby Care Center in Berkeley, CA is owned by 1 individual whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $66,134 across 1 fine and had 1 payment denial in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 35 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 9, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
2270 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
31
Residents per day
23 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
MMS Quality Nursing Services, Inc.
Fines
$66,134 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
1
Health citations
35, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 9, 2026
CMS Certification Number
555466
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
April 10, 2024Fine$66,134Not listeddata.cms.gov
April 10, 2024Payment denialNot listedMay 1, 20248data.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 9, 2026F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 20, 2026data.cms.gov
March 5, 2026F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 19, 2026data.cms.gov
March 5, 2026F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 19, 2026data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F578Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
May 8, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 8, 2025data.cms.gov
May 8, 2025F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 8, 2025data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMay 9, 2024data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F803Ensure 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.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 20, 2023F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
October 13, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedOctober 31, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 16 individual or personal trusts (1 owners, 6 managers, 3 officers, directors or trustees, 6 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
MMS Quality Nursing Services, Inc.Operational or managerial controlNot listedDecember 1, 2006data.cms.gov
MMS Quality Nursing Services, Inc.Additional disclosable partyNot listedMay 1, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.