Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
Los Gatos, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055798) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (408) 356-2191 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.0%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California. The facility has 148 certified beds and an average daily census of 145.7 residents, and it has been certified since March 1980. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vasona Creek holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 1 star. Total nurse staffing averages 3.71 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.33 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation indicated in the available CMS data for Vasona Creek.
Families evaluating this facility should weigh the below-average overall rating and low staffing star rating against its higher quality measure rating, and are encouraged to review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.71 hours per resident per day, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 54.0%; the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Vasona Creek has 148 certified beds and an average daily census of 145.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which has 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Vasona Creek scores 2, 3, 1, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 4083562191 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4083562191 to arrange a visit and ask about care specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details for Vasona Creek Healthcare Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055798?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.