Milpitas Care Center
120 Corning Avenue · Milpitas, CA · 95035 · 4082620217
35 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $8,406 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $28,520 |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G June 27, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
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.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B June 27, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
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.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
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.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 27, 2025 | Fine | $8,406 |
| June 27, 2025 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $11,645 |
| July 31, 2023 | Fine | $8,469 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555757 · certified since June 27, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.