All citations for The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 1, 2025

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.