LOS ALTOS POST-ACUTE

Los Altos Post-Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 809 Fremont Avenue in Los Altos, California, within Santa Clara County. The facility operates with 152 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Los Altos Post-Acute holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component categories. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which is based on measures including registered nurse hours per resident per day and total nurse staffing levels relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, representing performance across clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalization, use of antipsychotic medications, and physical functioning outcomes. All four component ratings exceed the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars. Los Altos Post-Acute is certified under both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements in California. Prospective residents and their families are advised to verify current coverage details directly with the facility and their respective insurance or benefits administrators, as program terms and individual eligibility may vary. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, Los Altos Post-Acute performs above average across all four CMS rating categories. Its overall rating of 4 stars, combined with 4-star ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, places the facility above the national midpoint on each measured dimension. This data is drawn from publicly available CMS records and reflects the most recently reported survey and staffing periods. Rating data is updated periodically and may not capture the most recent inspection cycle at any given time. Individuals researching care options are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for complete inspection reports and additional context.