Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center
2065 Los Gatos-Almaden Road · San Jose, CA · 95124 · 4083779275
77 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Mariner Health Care
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025
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.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
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.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056058 · certified since June 1, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.