Vasona Creek Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 16412 Los Gatos Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95032
- CCN
- 055798
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 148
- Chain
- PACS Group
- Residents per day
- 146
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Vasona Creek Healthcare Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 31 Oct 2024. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in California (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Santa Clara County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 50 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 31 Oct 2024 | 11 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 22 Nov 2021 | 28 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 41 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 27 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0911 | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 28 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Feb 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 | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 25 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0885 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | F0911 | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. | B | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 41 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 9 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Nov 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | 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 | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | 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 | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | 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 | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0911 | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. | B | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | 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 | 4 Jun 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.71 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.33 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.18 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.59 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 54.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 76.2%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 0.7% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Golden Oak Holdings, LLC
- Chain
- PACS Group (274 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson River Opco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Bay Bridge Capital Partners, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 15 Aug 2014 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Santa Clara County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Terraces of Los Gatos | Los Gatos | 5 of 5 | 0 | $32,487 | 9 Jan 2025 | |
| Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation | Los Gatos | 5 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 1 Aug 2025 | |
| Woodlands Healthcare Center | Los Gatos | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 12 Feb 2025 | |
| Plum Tree Care Center | San Jose | 5 of 5 | 10 | $8,018 | 28 Mar 2025 | |
| Childrens HC Org No CA -Pediatric Hospital D/P SNF | Campbell | 5 of 5 | 5 | $3,145 | 26 Jul 2024 | |
| Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center | San Jose | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 28 Jan 2025 | |
| Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center | Saratoga | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 8 Jan 2025 | |
| Camden Postacute Care, Inc | Campbell | 4 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 16 May 2025 | |
| Childrens HC Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute | Saratoga | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 10 Feb 2026 | |
| Baywood Post Acute | Campbell | 3 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 4 Apr 2025 | |
| The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg | Saratoga | 1 of 5 | 31 | $40,323 | 20 Dec 2024 | |
| Westwood Post Acute | San Jose | 2 of 5 | 32 | $31,936 | 18 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Vasona Creek Healthcare Center (CCN 055798). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/vasona-creek-healthcare-center-los-gatos-ca-055798/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Vasona Creek Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 2 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 22 Nov 2021.
- Who operates Vasona Creek Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain PACS Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Vasona Creek Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.