THE TERRACES OF LOS GATOS

The Terraces of Los Gatos is a skilled nursing facility located at 800 Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos, California (Santa Clara County), ZIP code 95032. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and maintains 59 certified beds. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Terraces of Los Gatos holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is the highest rating available on the five-point scale. This overall rating is supported by individual domain scores: a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star staffing rating, and a 5-star quality measure rating. The health inspection rating reflects the results of onsite surveys conducted by state agencies. The staffing rating is based on the number of hours of care provided per resident per day by registered nurses, licensed nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating draws from clinical data related to resident health outcomes. With respect to payment and insurance, The Terraces of Los Gatos accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (408) 357-1100 to confirm current payment options, availability, and any private pay arrangements that may apply. For national context, the average overall CMS star rating across all skilled nursing facilities in the United States is approximately 3.0 stars. The Terraces of Los Gatos holds a 5-star overall rating across all three measured domains, placing it above the national average in each category. Santa Clara County is part of the broader San Francisco Bay Area region, where skilled nursing options vary in size, ownership type, and performance ratings. The facility's non-profit corporate structure is one organizational factor that may influence operational priorities, though CMS ratings are based on inspection findings, staffing data, and clinical quality measures rather than ownership type. Individuals researching skilled nursing placement in the Los Gatos area may find this facility's publicly reported data useful as part of a broader comparison process.