Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center
1291 S Bernardo Avenue · Sunnyvale, CA · 94087 · 4082458070
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (67 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
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 November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
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 November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
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.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 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 November 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555792 · certified since May 6, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.