Nursing homes in Los Altos, CA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Los Altos, part of the Santa Clara area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Los Altos, California, have access to two skilled nursing facilities serving the 94022 and 94024 ZIP codes. Located within Santa Clara County, these nursing homes maintain a strong average CMS Care Compare overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility, operated by HumanGood, stands out as a top-tier provider with a perfect 5-star rating for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Los Altos
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- HUMANGOOD1 home
- COVENANT CARE1 home
What to look for in Los Altos
- All homes in Los Altos score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Los Altos
| THE TERRACES AT LOS ALTOS HEALTH FACILITY HUMANGOOD · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| LOS ALTOS POST-ACUTE COVENANT CARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.