VASONA CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 16412 Los Gatos Boulevard in Los Gatos, California 95032, within Santa Clara County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 148 certified beds and is currently active. Vasona Creek Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 out of 5 stars, matching the national average. Its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the ratio of nursing staff to residents as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the national average and reflects clinical outcome data across a range of measures such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and functional status among residents. Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet California's financial and medical eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (408) 356-2191 or consult with a benefits counselor. When compared to national benchmarks, Vasona Creek Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating is consistent with the national average, and its health inspection rating similarly aligns with typical national performance. However, its staffing rating of 1 star is notably below average, indicating lower reported staffing levels relative to peer facilities nationwide. Conversely, the facility's quality measure rating of 5 stars represents performance above the national average in clinical outcome indicators. Families and individuals researching skilled nursing options in the Los Gatos area may wish to consider all three component ratings alongside other facility-specific factors when evaluating care options in Santa Clara County.