B

PLUM TREE CARE CENTER

2580 SAMARITAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124
Score: 82 / 100

Plum Tree Care Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 82/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this San Jose facility ranks in the 78th percentile among California nursing homes.

Plum Tree Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.64 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 33 deficiencies at Plum Tree Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.64 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.34 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.46 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.18 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.52 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

33
Total Deficiencies
Aug 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 33 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0573 Severity D
    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jul 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0773 Severity D
    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    Jul 15, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Mar 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Mar 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 3.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 3.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 9.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 11.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,018

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 82 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
76
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11