Nursing home · San Jose, CA
Plum Tree Care Center
2580 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 · (408) 356-8181
Plum Tree Care Center is a 76-bed for-profit nursing home in San Jose, California (Santa Clara County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1967. On average it cares for 65 residents a day (about 86% of its certified beds). It is part of Generations Healthcare, a group of 27 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.64 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 4.15 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 60% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | March 28, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 10 below the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $8,018 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Ghc of Los Gatos, LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Plum Tree Care Center?
CMS rates Plum Tree Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Plum Tree Care Center have?
76 certified beds, with an average of 65 residents a day.
Does Plum Tree Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Plum Tree Care Center?
(408) 356-8181. Address: 2580 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).