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23600 Via Esplendor Cupertino, CA 95014 · Santa Clara County
All 3 nursing homes in Cupertino, CA (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 555524 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Health Care Center at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Health Care Center at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 5.42 hours per resident per day at Health Care Center at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio, above the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 0.95 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.93 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 30.4% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Health Care Center at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio: Medicare and Medicaid
Health Care Center at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 2 other homes in Cupertino accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in California.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on January 30, 2026 and found 15 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 36 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 36 citations at Health Care Center at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio across 6 inspection dates, 3 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 36 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were pharmacy service (7) and quality of life and care (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, January 30, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 14, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
April 9, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
January 30, 2026 · 15 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor 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.
EPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DTry 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.
September 6, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
July 19, 2024 · 13 citations
EHonor 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.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DTry 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.
DPost nurse staffing information every day.
DImplement 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.
June 9, 2023 · 5 citations
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DImplement 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Health Care Center at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on January 30, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Health Care Center at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.2 mi
El Camino Hospital Mountain ViewEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 43m for patients treated and sent home
- 4.8 mi
- 5.0 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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