Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center

Name: Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 2065 LOS GATOS-ALMADEN ROAD, San Jose, CA, 95124, US
Telephone: 4083779275

2065 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95124 · Santa Clara County · 77 certified beds · avg 70 residents/day · certified since Jun 1, 1969

Part of chain: MARINER HEALTH CARE (17 facilities, chain avg rating 3.6★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.76

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (35)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 20, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint
Jan 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Jan 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jan 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jan 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jan 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Jan 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Jan 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Jan 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Sep 25, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. · from a complaint
Sep 25, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · from a complaint
Sep 11, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Sep 11, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · from a complaint
Sep 11, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint
Aug 9, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint
Apr 28, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Apr 28, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Apr 28, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Apr 28, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility allowed residents to lose the ability to do daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and eating — when there was no medical reason for the decline. Good care helps residents keep the abilities they have.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper foot care for residents. Foot care includes routine care like nail trimming and attention to foot problems, which matter greatly for older adults.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Apr 28, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Jan 24, 2020	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jan 24, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Jan 24, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Jan 24, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Jan 24, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (15 → 8).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2020	5	E
2023	16	E
2024	5	E
2025	8	E
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	California avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.76	4.31	3.95	top 20% in California; top 17% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.89	0.61	0.69	top 14% in California; top 21% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.32	3.90	3.50	top 20% in California; top 15% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.57	0.51	0.48	top 24% in California; top 25% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	37.2	36.7	45.8	bottom 47% in California; top 29% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	0.0	38.1	42.9	top 1% in California; top 1% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.09, RN 0.77, weekend 3.71. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Partnership

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
GC Holding Company 2 LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	99%	06/30/2015
Grancare LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	11/17/2010
Grunstein, Emily	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	02/06/2019
Mariner Health Care, INC.	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	11/17/2010
MHC Holding Company	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	11/17/2010
MHC West Holding Company	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	11/17/2010
National Senior Care, INC.	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	11/17/2010
Almaden Holding Company GP LLC	Organization	General Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/27/2014
GC Holding Company 2 LLC	Organization	Limited Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2015
Greene, Phillip	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/07/2022
Greene, Phillip	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/07/2022
Greene, Phillip	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/07/2022
Jamali, Mehran	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/03/2021
Jamali, Mehran	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/03/2021
Sarcauga, Dennis	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/06/2025
Sarcauga, Dennis	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/06/2025
Sarcauga, Dennis	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/06/2025
Shrestha, Seema	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/08/2019
Shrestha, Seema	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/08/2019
Shrestha, Seema	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/08/2019

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation	1.1 mi	Los Gatos, CA	★★★★★	4/5
Woodlands Healthcare Center	1.2 mi	Los Gatos, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Plum Tree Care Center	1.3 mi	San Jose, CA	★★★★★	4/5
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The Terraces of Los Gatos	1.8 mi	Los Gatos, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Camden Postacute Care, INC	2.3 mi	Campbell, CA	★★★★☆	3/5
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center	2.4 mi	Los Gatos, CA	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing	2.9 mi	San Jose, CA	★★★★★	3/5
Herman Health Care Center	3.2 mi	San Jose, CA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Baywood Post Acute	3.2 mi	Campbell, CA	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 056058.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center

2065 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95124 · 4083779275

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 056058 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)