THE TERRACES AT LOS ALTOS HEALTH FACILITY

The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located at 373 Pine Lane in Los Altos, California (Santa Clara County, ZIP 94022). The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and maintains a certified bed capacity of 30 beds. It can be reached by phone at (650) 948-8291. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which is the highest rating available under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rating system. This overall rating is derived from three component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 5 stars, indicating staffing levels and registered nurse hours that meet or exceed thresholds associated with the top rating tier. The quality measure rating is also 5 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of care indicators. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is approximately 3.0 stars, providing a basis for contextual comparison. The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility holds Medicare certification, meaning it is authorized to bill Medicare for covered skilled nursing and rehabilitative services provided to eligible beneficiaries. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly to confirm current bed availability, payer mix policies, and any specific requirements related to Medicaid or private pay arrangements, as these details are subject to change and are not reflected in the current facility record. When compared against national benchmarks, The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility performs above the national average of 3.0 stars in its overall CMS rating. The staffing and quality measure components each reflect the highest possible rating tier, while the health inspection component falls at the national midpoint of 3 stars. This pattern of scores indicates that the facility's reported clinical outcomes and staffing inputs rank highly relative to other Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities nationwide, though health inspection results are more consistent with average performance across the industry. Individuals researching skilled nursing options in the Los Altos area and Santa Clara County may use these ratings as one reference point alongside direct facility visits, state inspection reports, and consultation with healthcare providers.