The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility in Los Altos, CA

The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility is a medicare certified nursing home in Los Altos, California. It is located in Santa Clara county at 373 Pine Lane, Los Altos, California 94022. You can reach out to the office of The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility via phone at (650) 948-8291. This skilled nursing facility has 30 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 95%. The nursing facility is classified as "Continuing Care Retirement Community" by CMS and its legal business name is Humangood Norcal and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation. It is part of Humangood, a chain of 17 nursing homes.

The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility (Medicare CCN 055210) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in medicare program. This means if you are part of medicare 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 August, 2025.

Contact Information

The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility
373 Pine Lane, Los Altos, California 94022
(650) 948-8291

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Nursing Home Profile

NameThe Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility
Location373 Pine Lane, Los Altos, California
Certified ByMedicare
No. of Certified Beds30
Occupancy Rate95%
Medicare ID (CCN)055210
Legal Business NameHumangood Norcal
Ownership TypeNon Profit - Corporation
ChainHumangood (17 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating4.5 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1083795595
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameHumangood Norcal
Doing Business AsThe Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility
Address373 Pine Ln, Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone Number650-948-8291

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility 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 The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility, 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 day5.453.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day1.550.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day10.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.92.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.713.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.930.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.260.07
Total nursing staff turnover47.1%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover47.1%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 Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in August, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility for 11 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 38 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Aug 1, 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, widespreadCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Develop 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, isolatedCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Aug 1, 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, isolatedCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 31, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 11, 2024
Sep 25, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
May 21, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 20, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Try 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.
F0700, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 29, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Procure 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 Apr 29, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 8, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 7, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 30, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by May 7, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Implement 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 Apr 30, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 30, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 3, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 25, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 25, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Ensure 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, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 25, 2024
Mar 10, 2023Honor 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.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 9, 2023
Mar 10, 2023Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 9, 2023
Mar 10, 2023Provide 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 Apr 9, 2023
Mar 10, 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 Apr 9, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility, 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 increasedNot Available13.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight55.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptomsNot Available12.8
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 vaccine9593.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine90.982.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication2.011.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedNot Available14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication3019.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine99.4579.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3.934.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence16.4619.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationNot Available15.38

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