Elmwood Care Center
2829 Shattuck Avenue
2.1(53 ratings)· Berkeley average: 3.9
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 74
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Individual
- Certified beds
- 74
- Hospital Proximity
- Minutes from Alta Bates Summit and Kaiser Oakland
- Facility History
- Operating for over 45 years in Berkeley
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What Families Think
Elmwood Care Center is a long-standing skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Berkeley with over 45 years of history, but no individual reviews were provided to describe firsthand family experiences. The community's overall Google rating is notably low, which is worth investigating further before making a decision.
The Good
- Over 45 years of skilled nursing experience
- Care plans coordinated directly with physicians
- Located minutes from two major hospitals
- Recently remodeled indoor and outdoor spaces
The Bad
- Very low overall Google rating (2.1 stars, 53 reviews)
- No published pricing information available
- No detailed family reviews provided to verify care quality
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About Elmwood Care Center
Elmwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 77-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Berkeley, California. The center has been providing specialized therapy services and skilled nursing care for over 45 years in a calming and quiet environment.
The facility offers personalized plans of care developed in coordination with physicians to provide nursing and rehabilitation services. This care is designed to help patients transition from the hospital to home through responsive, courteous, and gentle care.
Elmwood is situated within minutes of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Kaiser Oakland, providing convenient access to major medical centers. The recently remodeled facility features peaceful and beautiful environments both indoors and outdoors.
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2.1overall · 53 ratings combined
2.1★ on Google (53)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Elmwood Care Center offer?
Elmwood Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Elmwood Care Center located?
Elmwood Care Center is located at 2829 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, California.
What do families say about Elmwood Care Center?
Elmwood Care Center is a long-standing skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Berkeley with over 45 years of history, but no individual reviews were provided to describe firsthand family experiences. The community's overall Google rating is notably low, which is worth investigating further before making a decision.
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