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Nursing home · Medicare certified

Plum Tree Care Center

2580 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124

(408) 356-8181 Compare Map
Overall5★★★★★
Inspections4★★★★☆
Staffing3★★★☆☆
Quality5★★★★★
Federal fines$8,0181 fine

Inspection citations

34 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Jul 29, 2026 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Complaint
Jun 11, 2026 D · potential Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Complaint
Aug 7, 2025 D · potential Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Complaint
Jul 16, 2025 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Jul 16, 2025 D · potential Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Complaint
Mar 28, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Mar 28, 2025 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Routine
Mar 28, 2025 D · potential Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Routine
Mar 28, 2025 E · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Mar 28, 2025 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Mar 28, 2025 E · potential Ensure 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. Routine
Mar 28, 2025 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Mar 28, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Sep 24, 2024 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
May 31, 2024 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
May 31, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Dec 1, 2023 D · potential Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Routine
Dec 1, 2023 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Dec 1, 2023 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Dec 1, 2023 D · potential Implement 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. Routine
Dec 1, 2023 D · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
Dec 1, 2023 E · potential Ensure 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. Routine
Dec 1, 2023 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Dec 1, 2023 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Oct 31, 2023 D · potential Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Complaint
Feb 11, 2022 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Feb 11, 2022 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Feb 11, 2022 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Feb 11, 2022 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Feb 11, 2022 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Feb 11, 2022 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Feb 11, 2022 D · potential Implement 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. Routine
Feb 11, 2022 E · potential Ensure 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. Routine
Feb 11, 2022 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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2580 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 · (408) 356-8181

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
055866
Certified beds
76
Legal owner
Ghc of Los Gatos, LLC
Part of
Generations Healthcare

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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