Nursing home

The Terraces of Los Gatos

800 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle0
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles3
Fines, 3 years$8,190
Beds59

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 29 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

3 Actual harm to a resident26 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Mar 21, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 4, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 4, 2024
Nov 9, 2023Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 27, 2023
Nov 9, 2023Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 27, 2023
Nov 14, 2022Infection controlDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. (F0882)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 31, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Abuse, neglect and exploitationDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F0607)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Earlier inspections (13)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Dec 19, 2019Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)Actual harm to a resident
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)Actual harm to a resident
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Resident rightsNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (F0625)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Dec 19, 2019Resident rightsProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F0623)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2020

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $8,190 (1). Payment denials: 0.

DateTypeAmount
Nov 9, 2023Fine$8,190

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.74California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day1.26California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends4.19California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year29.1%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds59
Residents per day, average47.1
OwnershipNon-profit, corporation
Legal business nameHumangood Norcal
ChainHumangood (17 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceMar 12, 1993
Part of a continuing care retirement communityYes

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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