PLUM TREE CARE CENTER
2580 SAMARITAN DRIVE, San Jose, CA 95124
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PLUM TREE CARE CENTER Compares
PLUM TREE CARE CENTER is a 76-bed for-profit nursing facility in San Jose, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (1.5%) is below the California average of 11.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 76 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 19 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in San Jose, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.5% — better than the California average of 11.6% (87% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the California average of 1.6% (54% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the California average of 4.5% (28% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.3% — worse than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PLUM TREE CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PLUM TREE CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in San Jose.
What keeps PLUM TREE CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help PLUM TREE CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.5% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PLUM TREE CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PLUM TREE CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PLUM TREE CARE CENTER's rating advantage in San Jose?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 19 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PLUM TREE CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around San Jose
San Jose sits in Santa Clara County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 259,988 (13.5%)
- Median age
- 37.2 years
- Median household income
- $130,890
- Median home value
- $1,061,900
Demographics for Santa Clara County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near San Jose.
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