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THE TERRACES OF LOS GATOS Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (LOS GATOS, California)

800 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD, LOS GATOS, California 95032

Phone: 4083571100

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
59
Avg Residents/Day
47.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Santa Clara
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing5/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.260.68+0.58
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.744.54+0.20
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover29.1%36.6%-

Health Citation History

29 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-03-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-09Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.G – Actual Harm
2023-11-09Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-14Infection Control DeficienciesDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2019-12-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2019-12-19Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

9 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-07Smoke DeficienciesHave an alternate power supply for its alarm system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$8,190
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2023-11-09Fine$8,190-

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