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Los Altos Post-acute

809 FREMONT AVENUE, LOS ALTOS, CA, 94024

(650) 941-5255

152 licensed beds

CMS rates Los Altos Post-acute 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 80 citations across 23 inspections in the last three years, with $251,640 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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809 Fremont Avenue

Los Altos, CA 94024

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Bed capacity

152

CMS facility ID

056116

Care type

Nursing home

County

Santa Clara

Facility name

Los Altos Post-acute

Street address

809 FREMONT AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Los Altos, CA 94024

Phone

(650) 941-5255

Website

losaltospa.com

About this facility — Los Altos Post-acute

Los Altos Post-acute is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Los Altos, California. It is licensed for 152 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Los Altos 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 Spyglass Healthcare, a group of 14 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Los Altos Post-acute 80 times across 23 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $251,640 in fines. 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.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Spyglass Healthcare

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Spyglass Healthcare Llc

Direct owner — 50% stake — since 2025

Mccormack, Ryan

Indirect owner · Officer — 20% stake — since 2025

O'shea, Brady

Indirect owner — 5% stake — since 2025

Awerbuck, Matthew

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Oscherowitz, Avishai

Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Scott, Aaron

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Spada, Karen

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1971-12-31

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

10 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$251,640 total

Last standard inspection

2025-02-27

Nurse staffing

4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$569 per day (≈ $17,300/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

16% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 72% private/other

Occupancy

83% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

11% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

152

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-08-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

H · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-09-08

F-0686

H · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-09-08

2026-08-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-08-17

21 earlier / fire-safety inspections (77 citations)

2026-06-29Health 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 2026-07-13

2026-06-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-07-13

2026-06-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0675

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Corrected 2026-07-03

2026-02-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0835

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2026-03-20

2026-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-02-06

2025-06-20Health 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 2025-06-24

2025-03-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-03-12

2025-02-27Health inspection2 citations

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-03-15

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-03-14

2025-01-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-16

2024-09-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0582

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F-0623

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-10-10

2024-08-28Health 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 2024-09-03

2024-06-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-07-01

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-07-01

2024-01-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-02-16

2024-01-11Health 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 2024-02-05

2023-12-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0926

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Have policies on smoking.

Corrected 2024-01-05

2023-10-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-15

F-0919

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2023-11-15

2022-03-15Health inspection16 citations

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2022-04-14

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-04-14

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 2022-04-14

F-0684

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-04-14

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-04-14

F-0689

G · Actual harm

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

Corrected 2022-04-14

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-04-14

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 2022-04-14

F-0758

E · 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 2022-04-14

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-04-14

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 2022-04-14

F-0803

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2022-04-14

F-0804

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2022-04-14

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 2022-04-14

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-04-14

F-0883

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-04-14

2019-11-22Health 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 2020-01-02

F-0554

D · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2020-01-02

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2020-01-02

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 2020-01-02

F-0658

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2020-01-02

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2020-01-02

F-0689

G · Actual harm

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

Corrected 2020-01-02

F-0694

D · No harm found

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2020-01-02

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2020-01-02

F-0758

D · No harm found

Corrected 2020-01-02

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2020-01-02

F-0773

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Corrected 2020-01-02

F-0800

D · No harm foundFood safety

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2020-01-02

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 2020-01-02

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2020-01-02

2025-02-27Fire-safety inspection10 citations

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2025-03-13

E-0031

F · No harm found

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2025-03-13

E-0032

F · No harm found

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2025-03-10

K-0161

D · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-03-13

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-05

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-03-10

K-0741

D · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-03-06

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-03-28

K-0919

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2025-03-05

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-03-06

2022-03-15Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0161

D · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-03-18

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 2022-03-18

K-0355

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-03-18

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-03-18

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-03-18

K-0919

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2022-03-18

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-03-18

2019-11-22Fire-safety inspection9 citations

E-0030

D · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2020-01-30

E-0039

D · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2020-01-30

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 2020-01-30

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2020-01-30

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2020-01-30

K-0355

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2020-01-30

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2020-01-30

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2020-01-30

K-0918

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2020-01-30

Federal penalties

2026-06-16Fine$251,640

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 056116.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in California.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 69% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 65

Federal fines, 3 years

$251,640

More than 99% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.1

Higher than 36% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

58%

Higher than 96% 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 9 and worse on 6. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	6.3%	10.2%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	8.3%	4.1%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	0.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.2%	1.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	36.5%	7.6%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.1%	1.6%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.5%	98.7%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	3.3%	8.9%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	2.3%	13.7%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.1%	97.9%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	2.0%	4.3%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.1%	9.8%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	6.4%	12.3%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.79	2.21	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.63	1.50	1.69	Near state average

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.1%	94.6%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	1.3%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	86.8%	93.1%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	21.2%	22.6%	23.4%	Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	12.6%	11.1%	11.8%	Worse 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-0684 7 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0880 4 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0689 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
K-0363 3 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
E-0030 2 inspections. List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

What its owners also hold

Spyglass Healthcare Llc has an ownership stake on file at 15 nursing homes, averaging 3.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

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 1.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Palo Alto Va Medical Center, about 4.3 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, about 9.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Hidden Lane Villa, Los Altos, about 0.4 miles. 5 state visits on record.
Mountain View Healthcare Center, Mountain View, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Villa Siena, Mountain View, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Villa, Mountain View, about 1.2 miles. 4 state visits on record.
Health Care Ctr At the Forum At Rancho San Antonio, Cupertino, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.539 ratings on Google

★★★★BabyG · 2026-08-09 · via Google
“I would like to share my sincere appreciation for the wonderful care and kindness shown at Los Altos Post-Acute. From the moment I arrived, Jay in the valley parking lot was so helpful in assisting me with parking. Inside, the staff made me feel truly welcome and supported—especially Ms. Megan, Sir Adam, Sir Brandon, Manang Josephine, and Freddy, who thoughtfully provided a recliner so I could sit…”

★★★★★ariadne delon scott · 2026-07-04 · via Google
“The entire staff and doctors are amazing and caring. Our progress is attributed to the entire team at LAPA—experienced, compassionate and always there for you and your family. The facility is well maintained surrounded by beautiful private outdoor spaces with lush cactus gardens and palm trees. They have a 5 Star rehab center and staff for PT. Your loved ones will be well taken care of.”

★★★★★James Nguyen · 2026-03-26 · via Google
“Stopped by to tour the facility. They have valet on site which made it very convenient. Destiny at the front receptionist desk was very nice and made me feel welcomed. I’ve been to a few other facilities and Los Altos Post Acute felt inviting. I was able to speak with the administrator, Ryan. He reassured me that we would be in good hands.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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