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Terraces at los Altos, the

CCRC

A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offers multiple levels of care on a single campus — typically independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Residents often enter under a long-term contract and can transition between care levels as their needs change. CCRCs in California are regulated by the California Department of Social Services.

373 Pine Lane · Los Altos, 94022

Quick facts

Licensed beds250
Memory careNot listed
Last inspectionDec 2025
Last citationSep 2025
Operated byHumangood & Humangood Norcal
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Quality snapshot

Updated April 25, 2026

Compared to 19 California CCRC facilities of similar size, over the last 36 months.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View raw inspection records →

Quality grade· click to show how this was calculated

Severity
39th

Weighted citations per bed

Repeats
100th

Repeat deficiencies as share of total

Frequency
22th

Deficiencies per inspection

Tick mark at 50% = peer median · higher percentile = better facility

Terraces at los Altos, the scores C. Better than 54% of comparable California RCFE-CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY facilities. Severity: 39th percentile. Repeats: top 0%. Frequency: 22th percentile.

Each metric is converted to a 0–100 percentile within the peer set (higher = better). The composite grade averages all four. Peer set: CA / ccrc / xl beds (19 facilities).

Citation severity over time

↓ improving

Weighted severity score per month · 24 months

May 24peer medianApr 26

Weighted score (24mo)

16

Last citation

Sep 25

Finding distribution

3 total · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

IsolatedPatternWidespreadJKLG1HID2EFABCSev 4 · IJSev 3Sev 2Sev 1

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The rules that apply to this facility

California Title 22 requirements for this facility, with the specific regulation and a suggested question for each.Rules this facility has been cited for are shown first.

What must this facility report to the state — and how fast?Cited Sep 202522 CCR §87211 / WIC §15630
  • ImmediateElopement, fire, epidemic outbreak, or poisoningImmediately
  • 2 hoursAbuse with serious bodily injury2-hour phone report + 2-hour written report — to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Adult Protective Services, and law enforcement
  • 24 hrsAbuse without serious bodily injuryWithin 24 hours
  • Next dayDeath of a residentPhone by next working day; written within 7 days
  • Next dayInjury requiring medical treatment beyond first aidPhone by next working day; written within 7 days
  • WrittenBankruptcy, foreclosure, eviction, or utility shutoff noticeWritten notice to CDSS and residents — $100/day penalty (max $2,000) for failure

Your enforcement lever:Incidents that aren't reported on time are themselves a separate violation. If you believe a reportable event wasn't filed, you can submit a complaint directly to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

What training are all staff required to complete?22 CCR §87411

All direct-care staff must complete:

  • 10 hours initial training within the first four weeks of employment.
  • 4 hours annual in-service every year thereafter.
  • Administrator certificate from a CDSS-approved program — 80 hours for first-time, 40 hours renewal every 2 years.

Ask on tour: Ask when the last staff training was completed and how it's tracked.

How many staff must be on duty overnight?22 CCR §87415

Based on 250 licensed beds:

1 awake caregivers on duty overnight, one on-call caregiver physically on premises, and one additional on-call caregiver.

State law adds one awake caregiver for each 100 residents above 200.

Violation pattern to watch for:A facility that documents a staff member as "on call" but with that person physically off-site — when the law requires on-premises presence — is in violation of this section.

Ask on tour: Ask the facility to walk you through their overnight staffing plan and confirm whether on-call staff are on premises or off-site.

What health conditions can this facility legally accept or refuse?22 CCR §87612–87615

Restricted — allowed with physician order + care plan

  • Supplemental oxygen
  • Insulin and injectable medications
  • Indwelling or intermittent catheters
  • Colostomy / ileostomy
  • Stage 1 and Stage 2 pressure injuries
  • Wound care (non-complex)
  • Incontinence
  • Contractures

Prohibited — facility must refuse or discharge

  • Stage 3 or Stage 4 pressure injuries
  • Feeding tubes (PEG, NG, or J-tube)
  • Tracheostomies
  • Active MRSA or communicable infections requiring isolation
  • 24-hour skilled nursing needs
  • Total ADL dependence with inability to communicate needs

A hospice waiver (HSC §1569.73) can allow continued care for residents on hospice who would otherwise fall into a prohibited category.

Ask on tour: Ask whether your loved one's specific care needs are restricted or prohibited, and what the facility's process is if needs change after admission.

How does CDSS enforce these rules?22 CCR §87755–87777 / HSC §1569.58
  1. 1Notice of DeficiencyWritten citation with a correction deadline. Facility must submit a Plan of Correction.
  2. 2Civil PenaltyStarts at $50/day for non-serious; $150/day for serious deficiencies — immediately, with no grace period. Repeats escalate to $150 first day + $50/day, then $1,000 first day + $100/day.
  3. 3Suspension of AdmissionsFacility cannot accept new residents until violations are corrected.
  4. 4Temporary Suspension or RevocationEmergency suspension for imminent danger; full revocation after administrative hearing.
  5. 5Exclusion OrderAdministrator and operator can be barred from all CDSS-licensed facilities — not just this one.

See how these rules have been applied to this specific facility:

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State records

California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing
License number
430708050
License type
RCFE-CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
License status
LICENSED
License expires
Not yet indexed
Licensed beds
250
Operator
Humangood & Humangood Norcal

Inspections & citations

9

reports on file

3

total deficiencies

1

Type A (actual harm)

Other visitDecember 26, 2025
No deficiencies

Plain-language summary

On December 26, 2025, the state conducted a follow-up visit to confirm that a staff member subject to an exclusion order was no longer working at the facility. The administrator provided documentation showing the staff member does not currently work there, and no violations were found.

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On December 26, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Curley conducted a Case Management-Other visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Inderpreet Kaur and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of this visit is to follow up on a "Decision and Order" for the exclusion of Staff 1 (S1). According to the administrator, S1 does not work at the facility and a copy of an LIC500 was provided to LPA. No citations are issued during the visit. Report is reviewed with Administrator and a copy is provided.

Other visitSeptember 17, 2025Type A
2 deficiencies

Plain-language summary

On September 17, 2025, state inspectors visited the facility to investigate a medication error reported in August: a staff member gave one resident's medication to another resident instead. The facility contacted Poison Control immediately, and the resident who received the wrong medication remained stable with no changes in condition. The facility was cited for the medication error and for not submitting a written report to the state within the required seven-day timeframe.

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On 9/17/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management visit in regards to an incident that was reported to the Department via an Incident Report received on 8/18/2025. LPA Calandra was greeted by Preet Kaur, Executive Director and explained the purpose of the visit. Joni Tsukimura, Director of Assisted Living and Anne Tabin, LVN, Nurse Supervisor joined the visit later. During the visit, LPA conducted interviews. Based on interviews, S1 poured medications for R1 and R2 and gave R1's medication to R2. Poison control was contacted immediately and R2 was observed for any change in condition. R2 has remained stable since the incident occurred. LPA received a copy of the fax cover sheet during the visit. A Type A citation was provided for the medication error. A Type B citation was provided for not submitting a written report to the licensing agency within seven days of the occurrence. Deficiencies are cited under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies by the due date may result in civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with facility representatives and a copy of the report provided.

Type BCCR §87211(a)(1)

Regulation

87211(a)(1): Reporting Requirements: Each licensee shall furnish …A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:

Inspector finding

Based on document review and interview, Licensee submitted a written report of the occurrence to the Department eight days after the occurred, which is a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Type ACCR §87464(a)(4)

Regulation

87464(a)(4): Incidental Medical and Dental: A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed...The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:

Inspector finding

Based on interview and document review, the Licensee did not assist R2 with self-administered medication when R1’s medication was provided to R2, which is an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

InspectionSeptember 15, 2025
No deficiencies

Plain-language summary

On September 15, 2025, state inspectors visited to verify compliance with a previous stipulation order, specifically to confirm that a staff member referenced in that order was no longer employed at the facility. The inspection found no new violations. The facility was provided a copy of the inspection report.

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On 9/15/2025, LPA Grace Donato conducted a Case Management-Other visit to the facility. LPA met with Assisted Living Director Joni Tsukimura and explained the purpose of the visit. The visit is regarding about the stipulation order sent to the facility and to confirm that the staff member (S1) mentioned in the order is no longer working in the facility. No deficiencies cited today. Report is reviewed and a copy is provided.

Other visitJune 18, 2025
No deficiencies

Plain-language summary

During a routine annual inspection on June 18, 2025, inspectors found the facility's seven buildings—housing 172 residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care units—to be clean and well-maintained, with functioning emergency equipment, proper medication storage and labeling, secure hazardous materials, and regular emergency drills. Resident rooms had working call cords with quick response times, bathrooms met safety standards, kitchens had adequate fresh and non-perishable food supplies with no expired items, and common areas offered activities and recreation. No violations were cited.

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On June 18, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiran Jain arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a Required 1-Year Annual inspection. LPA met with the Assisted Living Director (ALD), Joni Tsukimura, and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. Executive Director (ED), Preet Kaur joined shortly after. The facility consisted of seven (7) buildings from one to three floors each. There was one (1) building with a combination of Assisted Living unit (Lodge) and Memory support unit (Health Center) and six (6) buildings for Independent living units (Redwood, Cedar, Magnolia, Maple, Birch, and Willow). The ALD informed the LPA that the facility had 172 residents in care at the time, including 31 in Assisted Living, 15 in memory support, and 126 in Independent Living. At 9:50 AM, LPA initiated a walk-through of the facility, accompanied by ALD. LPA inspected randomly selected eight (8) resident rooms in Assisted Living and Memory Care units. The rooms were found to be clean, well-lit, and equipped with the required furniture. Emergency pull cords were observed to be functioning in the resident rooms with an average response time of 1 minute. LPA inspected the private bathrooms in random rooms. The bathrooms contained soap, grab bars, towels, a trash can, and non-slip flooring. The hot water temperature at the sink faucets measured between 110.3°F to 113.6°F. “Oxygen in Use” signs were observed posted outside the residents’ room where oxygen was administered. LPA inspected the Assisted Living and Memory Support kitchen and found it clean. The refrigerator, freezer, and pantry cabinets were checked, and there was a sufficient supply of fresh perishable food for two (2) days and nonperishable staples for seven (7) days. Continued on LIC809-C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 No expired food items were found. Open food items were wrapped and dated. The dining rooms in Assisted Living and Memory Care were inspected and were found to be clean, with all furniture in good repair. A weekly food menu and menu with alternate food options are available to the residents. LPA inspected activity areas, library, media room, fitness center, arts and crafts room, and living room areas. LPA observed residents watching TV and engaged in recreational programs and activities. Monthly activity calendar was available for the residents. All common areas were free from obstructions, and hallways were well-lit. Evacuation chairs were observed in the stairwells. LPA inspected locked laundry stations in Memory support and Assisted Living and observed washer and dryer units. Sharp objects, detergents, and chemicals were observed to be locked and inaccessible to persons in care. LPA observed locked centrally stored medication carts in the Assisted Living and Memory Support units. Medications were organized separately for each resident. Narcotics were locked. All medication bottles and bubble packs were properly labeled. Centrally Stored Medication Records were reviewed and found to be complete. LPA inspected the first aid kit in the medication room and found it fully stocked. LPA toured the outside courtyard and patio areas and found passageways in good condition, free of obstructions, and without any blocking or tripping hazards. These areas had patio tables, chairs, and umbrellas for residents’ use. Delayed egress was observed on emergency exits. LPA inspected the fire extinguishers mounted on the hallway walls in Assisted Living and Memory Care and found them fully charged, with the last service tag dated 12/09/2024. The fire alarm, smoke detector, and fire sprinkler systems are tested annually by a third-party vendor, Battalion One Fire Protection. A staff member tested the carbon monoxide detector in one of the resident’s in LPA’s presence, and it was found to be functional. Emergency Drill Logs were reviewed, and it was observed that Emergency Disaster (Fire and Earthquake) Drills were conducted quarterly, with the most recent drill completed on 04/10/2025. LPA reviewed six (6) staff personnel records and five (5) resident records. The LPA observed that 5 of 5 residents had the Admission Agreement, Physician's Report, Appraisal Needs and Services Plan, Personal Rights, and Consent forms. LPA observed that 6 of 6 staff members had LIC 508 Criminal Record Statements and LIC 503 Health Screening and confirmed that 6 of 6 staff members were associated with the facility. Continued on LIC809-C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 06/25/2025: LIC 500: Personnel Report LIC 308: Designation of Facility Responsibility Certificate of Liability Insurance Administrator Certificate(s) No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with the Executive Director. A copy of this report was provided to the Executive Director, Preet Kaur, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of the report.

InspectionFebruary 19, 2025
No deficiencies

Inspector: Kiran Jain

Plain-language summary

On February 19, 2025, inspectors investigated a report from the facility of a potential incident during shower assistance on January 25, 2025. The resident reported that a staff member's hand brushed against their breast twice while drying them with a towel, but when police contacted the resident by phone, the resident and their family stated the contact was not inappropriate and the resident had not intended to file a complaint. No violations were found.

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On February 19, 2025, at 12:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiran Jain arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management – Other inspection visit for an suspected elder abuse incident, reported by the facility through SOC 341. Upon arrival, the LPA was greeted by the Assisted Living Director (ALD), Joni Tsukimura. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit. The ALD informed the LPA that there were (30) residents in Assisted Living care and total facility census was 169. On 01/27/2025, the resident (R1) reported an incident to staff member (S2). R1 stated that on 01/25/2025, around 9:00 PM, staff member (S1) assisted them with the shower. After that, S1 helped them to stand at the side of the shower so that R1 could hold onto the rails facing the wall, and S1 then proceeded to dry R1 with a towel. R1 stated that S1 brushed their hand with the towel against R1’s breast. R1 mentioned that it happened a second time and felt more deliberate, so they asked S1 to leave. On 02/19/2025, at 1:13 PM, LPA interviewed ALD. ALD stated that R1 was not able to describe the person. When ALD initially talked to R1, ALD didn’t have the schedule with them as they were not sure who was working on the Saturday night. ALD stated that they asked R1 to describe the person who could have given them the shower, but R1 was still not able to identify the staff. ALD added that they didn’t go back with a picture to help R1 identify the staff. ALD confirmed that the facility notified the Los Altos Police Department. An officer called back and talked to R1 in the presence of R1’s family member (FMD). The police officer didn’t come to the facility, and no police report or complaint was made. R1 didn’t want to file a police complaint. R1’s family (FM1) was aware of this incident. On 02/19/2025, at 1:36 PM, LPA interviewed R1’s family member (FMD). FMD stated that R1 was anxious to talk about this incident with the LPA and that R1 had anxiety, with many things for R1 being anxiety-based. FMD mentioned that the staff was amazing and that R1 had built a good rapport with them. Continued on LIC809-C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 FMD stated that R1 never felt that S1’s actions while assisting them with the shower were inappropriate and that, in R1’s mind, they weren’t thinking they were reporting something inappropriate. FMD added that R1 was taken aback when this incident was reported to the police, as it was never an issue that R1 was concerned about. FMD explained that at times, R1’s Parkinson’s-related anxiety took over and that they helped R1 process and dissect the incident, considering it one of those moments. FMD stated that it was just a case of R1 getting used to a new person helping them. There was never anything inappropriate with what S1 did, and according to FMD, S1 had their own style within appropriate boundaries. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with the Assisted Living Director. A copy of this report was left with the Assisted Living Director, Joni Tsukimura, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of the report.

Other visitJune 18, 2024Type B
1 deficiency

Inspector: David Marrufo

Plain-language summary

During a routine annual inspection, inspectors found the facility's living areas, bathrooms, and food supplies in good order, with working lights, adequate supplies, and proper water temperatures. However, medication records had multiple errors including missing information, incorrect expiration dates, and wrong prescription numbers across several residents' files. The facility was cited for a deficiency related to medication record-keeping.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit and met with Preet Kourl, Administrator. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the facility inside and out. LPA Marrufo toured the facility kitchen area and observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA Marrufo observed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA Marrufo toured 7 resident living units. Each living unit had working lights and available bedding and storage areas for clothing. LPA Marrufo toured the bathrooms in the 7 toured resident living units and two hallway bathrooms and observed each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. The water temperatures in the bathrooms ranged from 110 F to 119 F. LPA Marrufo reviewed the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records (CSMDR) for residents R1-R7. R1's CSMDR had one missing medication, one medication entered with the wrong prescription number, and four medications with no start date. R2's CSMDR had a medicatoin with the incorrect expiration date. R4's CSMDR had a medication with an incorrect expiration date. R6's CSMDR had a medication with the wrong prescription number. R7 had two medications that were missing a start date. LPA Marrufo reviewed 7 resident records and 7 staff records and found them to be complete. The facility maintenance record indicates the last smoke detector testing occurred on 11/09/2023. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 03/18/2024. A deficiency was cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. See LIC809-D for more information. This report was reviewed with Administrator Preet Kourl and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.

Type BCCR §87465(h)(6)(E)

Regulation

87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year and includes: (E) The prescription number and the name of t…

Inspector finding

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 7 reviewed resident Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records, which poses/posed a potential health risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/25/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee agrees to conduct in-service training with all staff who handle and document resident medications on properly documenting medication prescription numbers and other relevant medication information into each res…

Other visitNovember 9, 2022
No deficiencies

Inspector: David Marrufo

Plain-language summary

An unannounced health and wellness check was conducted for a resident who recently transferred to the facility. The resident confirmed receiving meals, medication assistance, help with personal care and hygiene, and assistance contacting family members, and the resident's room was observed to have adequate bedding, clothing, hygiene items, and bathroom supplies. No violations were found.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Case Management visit and met with Administrator Deborah Gonzalez. The purpose of the Case Management visit was to conduct a health and wellness check on resident R1, who transferred to the facility from another facility. During visit, LPA Marrufo visited R1 in R1's apartment. LPA Marrufo asked R1 if the facility staff have been providing R1 with meals, assistance with medications, assistance with hygiene and personal care, and assistance with contacting family and loved ones. R1 responded affirmatively to all of the previous questions. LPA Marrufo toured R1's room and observed there to be bedding, hygiene items, clothing, and available soap and paper towels in the bathroom. No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator Deborah Gonzalez and a copy of the report was provided.

InspectionNovember 9, 2022
No deficiencies

Inspector: David Marrufo

Plain-language summary

A licensing analyst conducted a follow-up visit to investigate a resident's death from a fall that occurred in November 2022; staff responded within approximately 2 minutes after the resident triggered an emergency pendant, and the investigation reviewed video footage and medical records. No violations were found during this inspection.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Case Management visit and met with Administrator Debbie Gonzalez. The purpose of the Case Management visit was to obtain further information regarding the death of resident R1. The Department received the Death Report on 11/04/2022. R1 had a fall in R1's living unit. Facility staff did not witness the fall. However, the resident had a video camera installed in the bedroom that recorded the fall. The Death Report states that the fall contributed to R1's death. During visit, LPA Marrufo reviewed video recording of the fall and obtained timestamp information regarding the time of the fall and facility staff response time. R1 had triggered R1's emergency pendant after the fall. The timestamp information states that staff entered R1's room to respond to the fall approximately 2 minutes after the fall. LPA Marrufo obtained copies of R1's Physician's Report. The staff who responded to the fall were not present during visit. LPA Marrufo obtained the contact telephone numbers for 6 staff who responded to the fall. No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations TItle 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator Debbie Gonzalez and a copy of the report was provided.

InspectionSeptember 20, 2022
No deficiencies

Inspector: David Marrufo

Plain-language summary

An inspector visited this facility on an unannounced annual inspection and found it in compliance with state regulations. The facility had proper cleaning supplies in bathrooms, adequate food stored for residents, protective equipment on hand, and a visitor screening area at the entrance. No violations were cited.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit and met with Administrator Deborah Gonzales. The facility entrance had a visitor screening area. The facility bathrooms had available soap and paper towels. A perishable food supply of at least 2 days and a non-perishable food supply of at least 7 days was observed. A 30-Day supply of PPEs were observed. No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator Deborah Gonzales and a copy of the report was provided.

Federal summary

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Not a CMS-certified facility

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