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A GRACE SUB ACUTE & SKILLED CARE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SAN JOSE, California)

1250 S. WINCHESTER BOULEVARD, SAN JOSE, California 95128

Phone: 4082413844

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
166
Avg Residents/Day
125.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Santa Clara
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.190.68+0.51
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.654.54+1.11
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover24.5%36.6%-

Health Citation History

47 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-14Pharmacy 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
2024-10-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Nutrition 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
2024-10-18Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Quality 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
2023-12-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Nutrition 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
2022-05-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Pharmacy 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
2022-05-13Pharmacy 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
2022-05-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Resident 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
2019-06-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Resident 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
2019-06-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Pharmacy 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
2019-06-07Pharmacy 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
2019-06-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Pharmacy 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
2019-06-07Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

33 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-10Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-10Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Services DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-18Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Smoke DeficienciesProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-07Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2019-06-07Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish policies and procedures for volunteers.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2019-06-07Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2019-06-07Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish methods for sharing information.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2019-06-07Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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