Public Record
Milpitas Care Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 35
- Avg. residents per day
- 30.1
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 86
- Inspections on file
- 12
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-05
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Citations
86 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0730Generalpotential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- 0692Seriousactual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0578Generalpotential 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.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0761Generalpotential 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.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0500Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0026Generalpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0582Generalpotential for harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0912Generalno actual harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- 0887Generalpotential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0582Generalpotential for harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0700Generalpotential for harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- 0730Generalpotential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- 0761Generalpotential 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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0912Generalno actual harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- 0947Generalpotential for harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- 0814Generalpotential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0032Generalpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0344Generalpotential for harm
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
- 0347Generalpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0741Generalpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0727Generalpotential for harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
- 0565Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0680Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
- 0342Generalpotential for harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0552Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- 0035Generalpotential for harm
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- 0034Generalpotential for harm
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
- 0033Generalpotential for harm
Establish methods for sharing information.
- 0032Generalpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0030Generalpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0007Generalpotential for harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0925Generalpotential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0761Generalpotential 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.
- 0912Generalno actual harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- 0888Generalpotential for harm
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0926Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- 0341Generalpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0808Generalpotential for harm
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0690Generalpotential 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.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop person…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection25 deficiencies
- Inspection25 deficiencies
F 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 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. **NOTE- TERMS IN…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow it's Policy and Procedure titled Isolation-Initiating Transmission- Based Precautions, when the…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection25 deficiencies
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection25 deficiencies
- Inspection1 deficiency
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to exercise the resident's…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection3 deficiencies
F 0565 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide a designated staff person for residents to assist…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 2 earlier inspections are also on record.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Milpitas Care Center?
- Milpitas Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Milpitas, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 555757.
- What is the CMS rating for Milpitas Care Center?
- Milpitas Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Milpitas Care Center have?
- Milpitas Care Center is certified for 35 beds. It serves an average of 30.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Milpitas Care Center have?
- Milpitas Care Center has 86 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Milpitas Care Center last inspected?
- Milpitas Care Center was last inspected on January 5, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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