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Gilroy Healthcare Center

8170 Murray Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 · Santa Clara County

Gilroy Healthcare Center is a 134-bed, short-term therapy and 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Gilroy, California. Allow our highly trained staff to provide the 24-hour specialized nursing care you deserve in a facility that believes each resident is family.

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 98% full (131 of 134 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Gilroy

Gilroy Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Gilroy, CA, with 134 certified beds and an average of about 131 residents per day. It operates as part of the Covenant Care network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.20 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.78 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 18 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $69,735 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.20 hrs/resident/day)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•18 deficiencies at last survey
•$69,735 in federal fines

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Gilroy options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 134
Avg. residents/day: 131
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Covenant Care
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 055797

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,080–$16,650/mo (median $13,400)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Jose prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.20; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.78; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 45.3%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 18
Federal fines: 1 ($69,735)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-06-23
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (33 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

2025-12-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2025-06-23Severity K — immediate jeopardyPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

2025-06-23Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2025-06-23Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-06-23Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

2025-06-23Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-06-23Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-06-17	Fine	$69,735

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Chef-prepared meals
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

8170 Murray Avenue, Gilroy, CA

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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4.3

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Common questions about Gilroy Healthcare Center

How much does Gilroy Healthcare Center cost?

Gilroy Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Gilroy, CA area typically runs $11,080–$16,650 per month (median $13,400, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Gilroy Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Gilroy Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Gilroy Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Gilroy Healthcare Center?

Gilroy Healthcare Center has 33 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-23). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Gilroy Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 98% full (131 of 134 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Gilroy Healthcare Center offer?

Gilroy Healthcare Center in Gilroy, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 134 beds.

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