PLUM TREE CARE CENTER

Plum Tree Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2580 Samaritan Drive in San Jose, California, within Santa Clara County. The facility operates with 76 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating. Plum Tree Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is informed by three component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the findings from on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which is in line with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to the facility's resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of health outcomes and care indicators. Plum Tree Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it may serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for eligible individuals who meet financial and functional criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (408) 356-8181 to confirm current availability, payment options, and any private pay rates that may apply. When compared to national averages, Plum Tree Care Center's overall 5-star rating places it above the midpoint benchmark of 3.0 stars used as the national average by CMS. Its quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably strong, while its staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with what CMS reports as the national norm. The health inspection rating of 4 stars indicates a record that exceeds the average for facilities nationwide. These figures are drawn from CMS administrative data and are updated periodically as new inspection cycles and reporting periods are completed. Individuals seeking additional detail on specific inspection findings or staffing hours per resident per day may consult the CMS Care Compare database directly.