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Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute
1150 Tilton Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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.
Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Sunnyvale, California, certified for 140 beds and caring for about 135 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 24, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 38.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $43K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 47.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Santa Clara Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 54 | 40 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.6 | 45.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.7% | 31.6% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $43,176 | $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: 18 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2022.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 D ×34 E ×15 F ×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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 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 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 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 | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 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 | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Nov 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. | F | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 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 | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 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 | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | 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 | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | 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 | 28 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | 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 | 28 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2024 | Fine | $43,176 | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | Payment denial | — | 25 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.7%, RNs 42.1%; 0 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 | 7.9% | 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.1% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 1.8% | 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: Sunnyvale Community Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truist Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2023 |
| Providence Administrative Consulting Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
| Providence Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2025 |
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 Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute been cited for?
54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $43K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Nov 2024.
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.