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Health Care Ctr At the Forum At Rancho San Antonio

23600 VIA ESPLENDOR, CUPERTINO, CA, 95014
(650) 944-0200
48 licensed beds

CMS rates Health Care Ctr At the Forum At Rancho San Antonio 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 48 citations across 9 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Bed capacity
48
CMS facility ID
555524
Care type
Nursing home
County
Santa Clara
Facility name
Health Care Ctr At the Forum At Rancho San Antonio
Street address
23600 VIA ESPLENDOR
City / state / ZIP
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone
(650) 944-0200

Health Care Ctr At the Forum At Rancho San Antonio is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Cupertino, California. It is licensed for 48 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 7 senior care facilities in Cupertino and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Life Care Services, a group of 43 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Health Care Ctr At the Forum At Rancho San Antonio 48 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Life Care Services
Ownership type
Non profit - Other

Registered owners & officers

Rancho San Antonio Retirement Housing Corporation
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 1992
Brauman, Sharon
Officer — since 2020
Brown, Kathy
Officer — since 2024
Bush, Ellyn
Officer — since 2023
Exline, Rick
Director — since 2025
Fishbein, Margery
Officer — since 2024
Jo, Daniel
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Johnson, Eiko
Director — since 2023
Kao, Nancy
Operational control — since 2000
Life Care Services Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Nelson, Mark
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1992-09-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
17 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-01-30
Nurse staffing
5.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$575 per day (≈ $17,480/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
0% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 94% private/other
Occupancy
65% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
12% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
48
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0551
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-04-17
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (46 citations)
2026-01-30Health inspection15 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0578
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0605
E · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0697
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0700
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0756
E · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0757
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-28
2024-09-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-20
2024-07-19Health inspection13 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0578
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0700
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-18
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-18
2023-06-09Health inspection5 citations
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-07-09
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-07-09
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-07-09
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-09
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-09
2026-01-30Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-02-25
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-02-25
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-25
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-02-25
K-0711
D · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2026-02-25
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-02-25
2024-07-19Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-25
K-0712
D · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-25
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-07-25
2023-06-09Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-05
K-0791
C · No harm found
Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-05
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-07-05
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555524.
How it compares in California.
Inspection citations, 3 years
48
More than 24% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 65
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
5.4
Higher than 90% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
30%
Higher than 32% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 10 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased20.5%10.2%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight3.3%4.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.4%0.7%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms0.0%7.6%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.3%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.2%1.6%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%98.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened21.3%8.9%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication8.7%13.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%97.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers6.7%4.3%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence18.3%9.8%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication1.5%12.3%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.632.211.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.681.501.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.8%94.6%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.3%1.3%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine99.3%93.1%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission25.2%22.6%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit8.1%11.1%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0550 3 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0578 2 inspections. 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.
  • F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

  • Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
  • File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • El Camino Health, about 2.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Palo Alto Va Medical Center, about 5.3 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, about 8.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
Source
PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
Pulled when a report is ordered