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HomeCaliforniaIdylwood Care Center

Idylwood Care Center

1002 W. Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 940874087392383WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(82 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
185
certified

How Idylwood Care Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
6.07 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.66 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
30.9%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 6.07 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.52.
Staff turnover is 30.9%, lower than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 13, 2023
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Santa Clara County 65+
269,943
14.1% of county
County Population
1,916,831
Santa Clara County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Idylwood Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sunnyvale, California with 185 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
185
Avg Residents/Day
145
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Santa Clara
Last Inspection
Apr 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
52.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0810Potential for Harm

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0777Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey: Jul 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Dec 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: Dec 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Dec 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jul 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: May 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.98 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.43 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing6.07 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total5.17 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.9%
RN Turnover
36.4%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HELIOS HEALTHCARE, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 21, 2003
DOBBINS, JAMESDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 21, 2003
LYTAL, GEORGEDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 21, 2003
CRESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2007
HELIOS HEALTHCARE, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2007
BRIOSOS, ELEUTERIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 10, 2016
CRESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 29, 2025
IDYLWOOD HOSPITALADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 27, 1993
DOBBINS, JAMESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 29, 1993
LYTAL, GEORGEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 29, 1993

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Idylwood Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Idylwood Care Center
Sunnyvale, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center
Sunnyvale, CA0 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Mountain View Healthcare Center
Mountain View, CA1.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $54,912
Los Altos Post-Acute
Los Altos, CA1.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute
Sunnyvale, CA1.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $43,176
Camino Ridge Post-Acute
Mountain View, CA1.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,428
Health Care Ctr at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio
Cupertino, CA1.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Idylwood Care Center
Sunnyvale, CA · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center
Sunnyvale, CA
0 ft1/51/52/5None recorded
Mountain View Healthcare Center
Mountain View, CA
1.5 mi3/52/53/5$54,912
Los Altos Post-Acute
Los Altos, CA
1.7 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute
Sunnyvale, CA
1.7 mi3/52/53/5$43,176
Camino Ridge Post-Acute
Mountain View, CA
1.8 mi1/51/53/5$8,428
Health Care Ctr at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio
Cupertino, CA
1.9 mi4/52/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Idylwood Care Center?▾
Idylwood Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Idylwood Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Idylwood Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Idylwood Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Idylwood Care Center had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Idylwood Care Center?▾
Idylwood Care Center provides 6.07 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, 1.43 LPN hours, and 3.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.9%.
How many beds does Idylwood Care Center have?▾
Idylwood Care Center has 185 certified beds with an average of 145 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Idylwood Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 2 in Sunnyvale. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Idylwood Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Idylwood Care Center has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 82 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.