Nursing homes in Los Altos, CA
Los Altos, CA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility373 Pine Lane · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 30 | None |
| Los Altos Post-Acute809 Fremont Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 152 | None |
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Recent inspection problems in Los Altos
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 29, 2026 · Los Altos Post-Acute · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 23, 2026 · Los Altos Post-Acute · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.June 16, 2026 · Los Altos Post-Acute · F0675 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.February 25, 2026 · Los Altos Post-Acute · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 23, 2026 · Los Altos Post-Acute · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 1, 2025 · The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.August 1, 2025 · The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 1, 2025 · The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.August 1, 2025 · The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.August 1, 2025 · The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Los Altos
Which nursing home in Los Altos has the highest Medicare rating?
The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility has the highest overall rating in Los Altos: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Los Altos have been fined?
None of the 2 nursing homes in Los Altos has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Los Altos?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Los Altos is the largest?
Los Altos Post-Acute, with 152 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.