The Terraces Of Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555547) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $32,487
Phone: (408) 357-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Terraces of Los Gatos holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. It also earns 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
The Terraces of Los Gatos reports 4.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.4%.
The Terraces of Los Gatos has 2 federal fines on record totaling $32,487.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Terraces of Los Gatos is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California. It is certified for 59 beds and reports an average daily census of 48.3 residents. The facility has been federally certified since March 12, 1993, and is operated under non-profit corporate ownership. It has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality measures.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.73 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day. Reported nursing staff turnover is 30.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $32,487.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the available data for this facility.
The Terraces of Los Gatos is part of the Humangood chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.5 stars.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Terraces of Los Gatos has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.73 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Reported nursing turnover is 30.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $32,487.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 59 beds with an average daily census of 48.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Humangood chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 12, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4083571100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4083571100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555547?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.