Nursing home

Plum Tree Care Center

2580 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124

★★★★★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 cycle10
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$8,018
Beds76

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 34 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Actual harm to a resident33 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
Jul 29, 2026Building and environmentMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F0919)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 13, 2026
Jun 11, 2026Resident rightsEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F0627)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 24, 2026
Aug 7, 2025Resident rightsLet each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. (F0573)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 30, 2025
Earlier inspections (31)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Jul 16, 2025AdministrationProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. (F0773)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 22, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 22, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Food 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
isolated
Corrected: Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Pharmacy 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
pattern
Corrected: Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Resident assessment and care planningCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F0604)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 26, 2025
Sep 24, 2024Quality 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 9, 2024
May 31, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 30, 2024
May 31, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 30, 2024
Dec 1, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Food 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 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Pharmacy 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
pattern
Corrected: Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Pharmacy 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 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Quality 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 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Resident rightsGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F0582)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 31, 2023
Oct 31, 2023Resident rightsPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. (F0624)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 29, 2023
Feb 11, 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: Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 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
pattern
Corrected: Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 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: Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Pharmacy 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
pattern
Corrected: Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 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: Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 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
isolated
Corrected: Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Resident 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
pattern
Corrected: Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 13, 2022

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $8,018 (1). Payment denials: 0.

DateTypeAmount
Sep 24, 2024Fine$8,018

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.64California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.77California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends4.15California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year42.7%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds76
Residents per day, average65.4
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameGhc of Los Gatos, LLC
ChainGenerations Healthcare (27 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceDec 18, 1967

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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