GILROY HEALTHCARE CENTER – GILROY, CA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Gilroy Healthcare Center

8170 MURRAY AVENUE, Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-9311
134 beds
All Gilroy facilities
2.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
77.59
Score /100
#4727
National Rank

#4727
of 14703 facilities
National
67.9% position
#548
of 1162 in CA
State Rank
#29
of 50 in Santa Clara
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Gilroy
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 95020
ZIP Rank






About Gilroy Healthcare CenterGilroy Healthcare Center is located at 8170 Murray Avenue, Gilroy, CA, reachable at (408) 842-9311. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 134.0 certified beds and serves an average of 118 residents per day. It is part of the Covenant Care network (24 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1969-06-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Gilroy Healthcare Center

Address

8170 Murray Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 134 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: COVENANT CARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 7 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
77.59
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#4727 of 14703 nationally – #548 of 1162 in California

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Gilroy Healthcare Center may be considered for families with limited options in Gilroy, CA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightGilroy Healthcare Center currently provides 4 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 31.4%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 18 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 45 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours45 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours47 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 52 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours42 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $105,256. 48 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $105256.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 173.75 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#4,727
of 14,703
National
Top 32%
#548
CA State
Top 47% in CA
#29
of 50
️ Santa Clara County
#29 of 50
#1
of 1
️ Gilroy
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 95020
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Gilroy Healthcare Center ranks 4727th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 548th out of 1,162 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,185 nationally and RN hours rank #3,758 nationally (#217 in CA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CA State Rank Note
2022 3.72 #6,231 / 14,703 #887 / 1,162 Above average
2023 3.94 #4,460 / 14,703 #679 / 1,162 Above average
2024 3.98 #4,343 / 14,703 #683 / 1,162 Above average
2025 4.01 #4,552 / 14,703 #745 / 1,162 Above average
2026 4.30 #3,185 / 14,703 #497 / 1,162 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CA State Rank Note
2022 0.50 #8,762 / 14,703 #527 / 1,162 Below average
2023 0.55 #7,093 / 14,703 #365 / 1,162 Above average
2024 0.54 #7,405 / 14,703 #378 / 1,162 Below average
2025 0.54 #7,611 / 14,703 #404 / 1,162 Below average
2026 0.79 #3,758 / 14,703 #217 / 1,162 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Gilroy Healthcare Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1969-06-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (408) 842-9311 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Gilroy Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 77.6/100, placing it #4727 of 14703 facilities nationally and #548 of 1162 in California. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Gilroy Healthcare Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 47 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 45 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 45 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 52 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 31.4%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $105,256. 48 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $105,256, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 173.75 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Gilroy Healthcare Center ranks 4727th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 548th out of 1,162 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,185 nationally and RN hours rank #3,758 nationally (#217 in CA). Our composite quality score of 77.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Gilroy, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/california/gilroy/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

8170 MURRAY AVENUE, Gilroy, CA 95020
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

COVENANT CARE CALIFORNIA, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 134
Average Residents / Day 118 (89% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Santa Clara County, CA
City Gilroy, CA
ZIP Code 95020
Approved Since June 1, 1969
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 055797
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
Ranking Methodology
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