Plum Tree Care Center in San Jose, CA

Plum Tree Care Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in San Jose, California. It is located in Santa Clara county at 2580 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, California 95124. You can reach out to the office of Plum Tree Care Center via phone at (408) 356-8181. This skilled nursing facility has 76 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 91.45%. Its legal business name is Ghc of Los Gatos, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Generations Healthcare, a chain of 27 nursing homes.

Plum Tree Care Center (Medicare CCN 055866) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1967 (59 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in March, 2025.

Contact Information

Plum Tree Care Center
2580 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, California 95124
(408) 356-8181

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Nursing Home Profile

NamePlum Tree Care Center
Location2580 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds76
Occupancy Rate91.45%
Medicare ID (CCN)055866
Legal Business NameGhc of Los Gatos, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainGenerations Healthcare (27 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating4.1 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Plum Tree Care Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1083618441
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameGhc of Los Gatos, LLC
Doing Business AsPlum Tree Care Center
Address2580 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
Phone Number408-356-8181

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Plum Tree Care Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Plum Tree Care Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Plum Tree Care Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.533.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.70.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.390.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.442.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.163.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.50.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.130.07
Total nursing staff turnover42.6%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover62.5%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$8,018
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in March, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Plum Tree Care Center for 10 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 33 citations since 2022 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 11, 2026Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 24, 2026
Aug 7, 2025Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
F0573, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 30, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 22, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0773, Administration, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 22, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2025
Sep 24, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 9, 2024
May 31, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 30, 2024
May 31, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 30, 2024
Dec 1, 2023Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Implement 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.
F0758, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 31, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 31, 2023
Oct 31, 2023Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F0624, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 29, 2023
Feb 11, 2022Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 13, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 13, 2022

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Plum Tree Care Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased8.2413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.095.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.651.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms16.3612.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury03.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.9382.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.511.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened5.5314.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication0.9819.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine96.9879.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3.884.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence10.7919.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication015.38

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