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HomeCaliforniaPlum Tree Care Center

Plum Tree Care Center

2580 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 951244083568181WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(125 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
76
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,018

How Plum Tree 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
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.53 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.70 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
42.6%
CA average
36.7%
Higher 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.
Staff turnover is 42.6%, higher 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
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 1, 2023
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 28, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer 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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Plum Tree Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in San Jose, California with 76 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
76
Avg Residents/Day
69.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 18, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Santa Clara
Last Inspection
Mar 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
66.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (33)

F0573Potential for Harm

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0773Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0624Potential for Harm

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Survey: Oct 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0742Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey: Jul 5, 2023Corrected: 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: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: 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: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: 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: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: 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: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 3 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$8,018
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 24, 2024
$8,018

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

Nurse Aide2.44 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.39 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.53 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.6%
RN Turnover
62.5%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BMO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 20, 2023
MASTROCOLA, LOISW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 20, 2023
MASTROCOLA, LOISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1998
OLDS, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1998
MASTROCOLA, LOISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1998
OLDS, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1998

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All California facilities
Plum Tree Care Center
San Jose, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,018
Woodlands Healthcare Center
Los Gatos, CA528 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Childrens Hc Org No Ca -Pediatric Hospital D/p SNF
Campbell, CA2,640 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $3,145
Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation
Los Gatos, CA2,640 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center
San Jose, CA1.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Camden Postacute Care, INC
Campbell, CA1.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Terraces of Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA1.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $32,487
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Plum Tree Care Center
San Jose, CA · Current facility
—5/54/53/5$8,018
Woodlands Healthcare Center
Los Gatos, CA
528 ft5/55/53/5None recorded
Childrens Hc Org No Ca -Pediatric Hospital D/p SNF
Campbell, CA
2,640 ft5/55/5N/A$3,145
Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation
Los Gatos, CA
2,640 ft5/54/55/5None recorded
Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center
San Jose, CA
1.3 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Camden Postacute Care, INC
Campbell, CA
1.3 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
The Terraces of Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA
1.4 mi5/55/55/5$32,487

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 Plum Tree Care Center?▾
Plum Tree Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Plum Tree 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). Plum Tree Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Plum Tree Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Plum Tree Care Center had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 28, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,018.
What are the staffing levels at Plum Tree Care Center?▾
Plum Tree Care Center provides 4.53 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 1.39 LPN hours, and 2.44 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.6%.
How many beds does Plum Tree Care Center have?▾
Plum Tree Care Center has 76 certified beds with an average of 69.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Generations Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Plum Tree Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 1 in San Jose. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Plum Tree Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Plum Tree Care Center has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 125 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Generations Healthcare

This chain operates 27 facilities. View all →