Elmwood Care Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 52 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 13.0)
- High staff turnover (62%)
Below average in CA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in PRATAP PODDATOORI chain · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
This facility's rehabilitation and therapy teams have been praised by some, but the overall pattern of reviews is deeply concerning. Families must prioritize verifying staffing levels and medication protocols, as multiple reviewers have documented life-threatening lapses in care and extreme neglect.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
52 reviews on Google“Families should exercise extreme caution when considering Elmwood Care Center due to frequent and severe reports of medical negligence, medication errors, and dangerous understaffing. While some patients have experienced successful rehabilitation and praised specific nursing staff, these positive experiences are overshadowed by multiple accounts of patients being left in soiled bedding, experiencing life-threatening delays in care, and facing significant safety risks.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Professional rehabilitation and PT staff
- Kind and sensitive nursing staff in specific instances
- Effective support from social workers for housing transitions
Concerns
- Severe understaffing and slow response times (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Medical negligence and medication errors (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor hygiene and facility cleanliness (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inadequate food quality and dietary management (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Lack of communication from administration (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 54 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about your rehabilitation and PT staff; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to maintain mobility?
- 2How does the nursing team manage medication schedules to ensure everything is administered accurately and on time?
- 3What steps are in place to ensure the dining areas and resident rooms are kept consistently clean and hygienic?
- 4With the transitions social workers assist with, how do you help new residents settle into their daily routines and social activities?
- 5How does the administration ensure that families are kept updated and informed about any changes in a resident's care or health?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and providing immediate care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“He came to them as a two person transfer and left as a minimum assist. His care was superb.”
“The management is horrible at communicating and does not care at all. The name of the facility does not live up to reality.”
“They killed my mother. They didn't tell me she was vomiting and not drinking. I realized I was vomiting when I lift her up by her lower back.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaints triggering 13 deficiencies, with recent concerns about infection control, abuse/neglect reporting, and resident rights in 2025-2026. The facility shows recurring problems across nutrition and dietary services, fire safety systems, and infection control spanning multiple years. While all violations report correction dates, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in key areas like infection control (appearing in 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2025) suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent standards.
Apr 22, 2026Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Feb 18, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jan 7, 2026Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 25, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Sep 18, 2025Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 6, 2025Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
Feb 18, 2026
7-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Elmwood Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Pratap Poddatoori
6 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 6 of 6 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Poddatoori, Pratap
Owner
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
52 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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