Los Altos, CA

The Terraces At Los Altos Health Facility

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

373 Pine Lane, Los Altos, CA

(650) 948-8291

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

30

Certified beds

Average residents

27

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Humangood

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

2.07

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.69

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.90

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.56

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

54%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

50%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.3%
98.5%
6.2 pts worse
93.4%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.8%
6.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.0%
4.1%
0.1 pts better
5.4%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 32.0%
13.7%
18.3 pts worse
19.6%
12.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
14.2%
14.2 pts better
16.7%
16.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.0%
1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 31.6%
10.9%
20.7 pts worse
19.8%
11.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.4%
4.7%
1.7 pts worse
5.1%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.9%
94.0%
0.1 pts worse
81.7%
12.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.1%
11.2%
1.9 pts worse
12.0%
1.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
1.5%
About the same
1.6%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.4%
93.2%
6.2 pts better
79.7%
19.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 19.0%
23.2%
4.2 pts better
23.9%
4.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-01 · Fire 2025-08-01

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-09 · Fire 2024-04-09

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-10 · Fire 2023-03-10

16 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (7 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-08-15

C · Minimal harm 2025-08-01

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-04-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-04-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-04-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-04-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-04-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2023-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2023-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-03-31

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-08-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-08-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2025-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2024-04-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-05-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-04-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-05-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2024-04-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-09

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-26

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-26

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-26

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2024-02-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2023-04-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-04-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-04-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-04-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2023-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2023-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2023-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2023-04-09

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Humangood Norcal

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 15 facilities 1967-01-01
Baker, Judith

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2012-04-25
Battison, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2011-02-03
Brady, Maryanne

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-02-20
Brown, Herman

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2013-02-10
Brown, Herman

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2016-05-01
Brown, Herman

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2016-05-01
Christopherson, Joanne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2025-03-20
Cochrane, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2009-08-10
Cochrane, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2009-08-10
Feller, Irene

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-01-26
Ghassemi, Bethany

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2019-05-21
Ghassemi, Bethany

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2019-05-21
Gonzales, Deborah

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2022-12-25
Griffith, Alan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2019-06-30
Griffith, Alan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2019-06-30
Haggerty, Kevin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-06-24
Holmes, Michelle

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2016-05-01
Humangood Norcal

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 15 facilities 1967-01-01
Humangood Socal

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 9 facilities 1967-01-01
Kaur, Inderpreet

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-03-06
Kelley, Albert

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2008-04-21
Mcdonald, Andrew

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2020-01-01
Mcdonald, Andrew

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2020-01-01
Ogus, Daniel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 1995-10-17
Ogus, Daniel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2009-08-27
Roth, Sharon

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2018-12-08
Skrypkar, Andrii

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-05-07
U.s. Bank

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 12 facilities 2018-04-01
Vangelisto, Gwen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2021-08-30

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