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Nursing homes in Los Altos, CA

All 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Los Altos, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

2certified nursing homes
1rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Los Altos compares

 Los AltosSanta Clara CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes2501,165
Average Medicare overall rating3.53.53.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars50%54%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years23.525.041.3
Serious citations per home1.00.71.0
Homes with a federal fine50%34%39%

Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

Statewide: most serious citations and fines
Nursing homes at a glance
Nursing homeOverallInspectionsStaffingCitations, 3 yrsSeriousFines
The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility
30 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ 26 0 None
Los Altos Post-Acute
152 beds
★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 21 2 $251,640

Los Altos Post-Acute

809 Fremont Avenue · 152 beds · Spyglass Healthcare · (650) 941-5255

3of 5
overall

21 citations since November 2023

2 actual harm or danger19 potential harm0 minimal

See all 54 citations

How to read these ratings

Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.