LOS ALTOS POST-ACUTE
LOS ALTOS POST-ACUTE is a 152-bed nursing home in LOS ALTOS, California. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1971-12-31. It averages 146.8 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at LOS ALTOS POST-ACUTE?
CMS lists 52 health-inspection deficiencies for LOS ALTOS POST-ACUTE since 2019-11-22, 21 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-29.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2026-06-23 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E |
| 2026-06-16 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D |
| 2026-02-25 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D |
| 2026-01-23 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
| 2025-06-20 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2025-03-05 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
| 2025-02-27 | F0641, F0645 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D |
| 2025-01-14 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2024-09-25 | F0582, F0623 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D |
| 2024-08-28 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2024-06-03 | F0609, F0610 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D |
| 2024-01-18 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| 2024-01-11 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2023-12-07 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D |
| 2023-10-26 | F0842, F0919 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D |
| 2023-09-21 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| 2022-03-15 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2022-03-15 | F0804, F0812 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2022-03-15 | F0684, F0755, F0758, F0761, F0803, F0880 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Implement 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. / Ensure 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. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2022-03-15 | F0584, F0641, F0656, F0686, F0695, F0759, F0883 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D |
| 2019-11-22 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2019-11-22 | F0812, F0880 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2019-11-22 | F0550, F0554, F0655, F0656, F0658, F0688, F0694, F0698, F0758, F0761, F0773, F0800 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Implement 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. / Ensure 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. / Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D |
How is LOS ALTOS POST-ACUTE staffed relative to the CA average?
| Measure | This facility | CA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.15053 | 4.51570 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 52.4 | 36.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 146.8 | 87.9 |
Who owns LOS ALTOS POST-ACUTE, and what chain is it in?
LOS ALTOS POST-ACUTE is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name COVENANT CARE CALIFORNIA, LLC and belongs to the COVENANT CARE chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | COVENANT CARE CALIFORNIA, LLC, COVENANT CARE, LLC | since 07/17/2008 |
| 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | CENTRE CAPITAL INVESTORS V, LP, CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (B), LLC, CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (Q), LLC, CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (S), LLC, CENTRE V SECONDARY FUND, L.P., COVENANT HOLDCO, LLC, COVENANT SUBCO, LLC, STATE TREASURER OF MICH CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPL RTMNT SYSTEMS, STOCKWELL FUND II LP, EVANS, MARY, LEVIN, ROBERT, SIMS, CHRISTINE, TOROK, ANDREW | since 07/17/2008 |
| 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | MIDCAP FUNDING IV TRUST | since 02/20/2014 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | ASHLEY, DAVA, CARNEY, KEVIN, EVANS, MARY, HASSELL, LANCE, LEVIN, ROBERT, SIMS, CHRISTINE, TOROK, ANDREW | since 05/17/2018 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | ASHLEY, DAVA, EVANS, MARY, HASSELL, LANCE, LEVIN, ROBERT, SIMS, CHRISTINE, SPARKS, CAROL | since 03/26/2018 |