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Herman Health Care Center
2295 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measuresnot rated
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 99 beds, Herman Health Care Center serves San Jose in Santa Clara County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2005.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures —.
Inspectors recorded 72 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 32, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 72.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $40K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 31.4%.
72health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles3 at actual harm or worse
$40Kfines listed by CMS3 penalties in period
4.0nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
99%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)98 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Santa Clara Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 72 | 40 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 72.7 | 45.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.4% | 31.6% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $39,819 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (50 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Aug 2025, 29 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×32 E ×31 F ×3 B ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2026 |
| 9 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Dec 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2024 |
| 20 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0700 | Try 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. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 14 May 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 11 Apr 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 11 Apr 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 11 Apr 2022 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 11 Apr 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 11 Apr 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 11 Apr 2022 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 11 Apr 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 11 Apr 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 11 Apr 2022 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2025 | Fine | $23,397 | |
| 4 Jun 2025 | Payment denial | — | 10 days |
| 4 Jun 2025 | Fine | $16,422 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.4%, RNs 12.5%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.4% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renew Health Consulting Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/2023 |
| 2295 Plummer Associates, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/18/1973 |
| Eleos Health Care, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2025 |
| Renew Health Consulting Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Santa Clara County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hc Org No Ca -Pediatric Hospital D/P SNF | Campbell | 27 | 5 | 5 | — | 16 | 59.3 | $3K | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Childrens Hc Org No Ca Saratoga Pediatric Subacute | Saratoga | 37 | 5 | 4 | — | 18 | 48.6 | — | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Creekside Post-Acute | San Jose | 130 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 32.3 | $20K | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Idylwood Care Center | Sunnyvale | 185 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 16.2 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing | San Jose | 59 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 45.8 | — | 24 Mar 2025 |
| O'Connor Hospital D/P SNF | San Jose | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 95.8 | — | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Plum Tree Care Center | San Jose | 76 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 43.4 | $8K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center | Saratoga | 94 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 21.3 | — | 25 Apr 2025 |
All 50 facilities in Santa Clara County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Herman Health Care Center been cited for?
72 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Herman Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $40K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Herman Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Herman Health Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Renew Health Consulting Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Herman Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.