Federal Nursing-Home Survey Record
SKYLINE HEALTHCARE CENTER - SAN JOSE
Does SKYLINE HEALTHCARE CENTER - SAN JOSE have a federal violation or abuse history?
According to the public federal record on file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), SKYLINE HEALTHCARE CENTER - SAN JOSE (CCN 055318), in SAN JOSE, CA, has federal inspection findings on its record. In its current inspection cycle, CMS cited the facility for 19 deficiencies; the most serious carries scope/severity F on CMS's A–L scale. The most recent federal survey on file is dated 2025-06-27. Citations from earlier inspection cycles appear in the dated timeline below as historical findings, not current ones. CMS has $105,089 in civil money penalties on file against the facility. This page restates the federal record as published by CMS and draws no conclusion of its own. Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.
The Federal Record
CMS has $105,089 in civil money penalties on file against this facility.
Below is this facility's federal survey record as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.
Scope & Severity — current cycle
Civil money penalties on file
$105,089
CMS has $105,089 in civil money penalties on file against this facility.
Overall CMS star rating: this facility vs the CMS-published state average
This facility: 1 · CMS state average: 3.2
Deficiency timeline — full federal history
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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 pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Try 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.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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 each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Try 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.
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 rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate foot care.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Document what happened
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