Los Altos Post-Acute
809 Fremont Avenue · Los Altos, CA · 94024 · 6509415255
152 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Covenant Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 15, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2022
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.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 15, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056116 · certified since December 31, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.