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HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company facility in SAN JOSE, CA with 99 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 50 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $40K.

2295 PLUMMER AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125

Phone: 4082690701

Overall Rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

N/A

Long-Stay Quality

N/A

Facility Information

Provider Number
555831
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
99
Residents
96
In Hospital
No
County
Santa Clara
Last Inspection
Aug 25, 2025
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.36 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.15
CNA Hours
2.78
Total Nursing Hours
4.29 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
37.4%
RN Turnover
53.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER

HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER operates 99 certified beds in SAN JOSE, CA with approximately 96 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (N/A★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $40K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 4.29 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.36 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 37.4%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2026

B — Pattern - No harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0912

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0644

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 1, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0627

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 1, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Jun 4, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 5, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 26, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 14, 2024 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 20, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 8, 2024 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

B — Pattern - No harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0912

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0836

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0700

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 12, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 16.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 86.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 86.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 20.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 90.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 78.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 13.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay N/A Yes

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $40K

Date Type Amount
Aug 25, 2025 Fine $23K
Jun 4, 2025 Fine $16K
Jun 4, 2025 Payment Denial -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER?
HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (null★).
What are the staffing levels at HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER?
HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER reports 4.29 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.36 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 37.4%.
How many beds does HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER have?
HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER has 99 certified beds with approximately 96 residents. The facility is located at 2295 PLUMMER AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125.
Does HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER received any fines or penalties?
Yes, HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER has received 2 penalties totaling $40K.
Who owns HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER?
HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER was on Aug 25, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER?
HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Related

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