Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LOS ALTOS POST-ACUTE
LOS ALTOS, CA · 152 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 27, 2025
CMS Certification Number 056116 · first certified December 1971
Ownership
Operated by COVENANT CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
26 citations — more than 74% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 10 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (March 2026 to August 2026). Most CA facilities have been surveyed by July 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2025. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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5 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
5 of the 26 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
10 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 26 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0926 Have policies on smoking.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 26 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 22, 2019 | 9 |
| March 15, 2022 | 7 |
| February 27, 2025 | 10 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 3 | 2025-02-27 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-02-27 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 2 | 2022-03-15 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2022-03-15 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-02-27 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2022-03-15 |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | 2 | 2025-02-27 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 2 | 2025-02-27 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 27, 2025 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2025) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2025) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 10, 2025) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 5, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 10, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2025) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 5, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2025) |
March 15, 2022 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2022) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2022) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2022) |
November 22, 2019 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2020) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2020) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2020) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2020) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2020) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2020) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2020) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2020) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.