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Plum Tree Care Center
2580 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124
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 76 beds, Plum Tree Care Center serves San Jose in Santa Clara County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 11, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 43.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 42.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Santa Clara Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 40 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.4 | 45.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.6% | 31.6% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,018 | $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: 28 Mar 2025, 1 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×20 E ×12
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | 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 | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Feb 2022 | 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 | 13 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 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 | 13 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 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 | 13 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 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 | 13 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.6%, RNs 62.5%; 1 administrator 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 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
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. Legal business name: Ghc Of Los Gatos, Llc. Chain: Generations Healthcare (27 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bmo Bank National Association | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2023 |
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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 |
| Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center | Saratoga | 94 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 21.3 | — | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation | Los Gatos | 73 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 43.8 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
All 50 facilities in Santa Clara County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Plum Tree Care Center been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Plum Tree Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Plum Tree Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Plum Tree Care Center?
It is part of the Generations Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Plum Tree Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Mar 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.