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47 Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Santa Clara County, California

47 of the 50 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Santa Clara County, California (94%) are Medicaid-certified, and all are listed below. 18 of the 47 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. They average 4.36 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.09 hours below the 4.45 for every home in Santa Clara County, California. Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing in San Jose grades highest at A (96 out of 100).

How Medicaid-certified homes in Santa Clara County, California compare

This group set against every nursing home in Santa Clara County, California, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

4.36

All homes in Santa Clara County, California: 4.45

Worse than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

34.8%

All homes in Santa Clara County, California: 34.6%

Worse than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

82.6/100

All homes in Santa Clara County, California: 83.4/100

Worse than the local average

Grade spread

A
B

18 grade A, 28 grade B, 1 grade C,

The best-graded Medicaid-certified home in Santa Clara County, California is Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing in San Jose, CA, grade A, 96/100.

Every Medicaid-certified nursing home in Santa Clara County, California

Showing 1 to 20 of 47, best-graded first.

A

96/100

Webster House

Palo Alto, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/5145 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.05 /day
Staff turnover
21%
Serious cites
0

Webster House runs on 5.05 nurse hours per resident per day, which is about a third more staffing than the typical California nursing home manages. The tradeoff is weekends, when hours drop roughly a quarter below the weekday pace, worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays and Sundays. Staff turnover sits at 20.6%, less than half the national rate, so the people caring for residents tend to stay. Twenty-three deficiencies on the current record sounds like a lot until you see none involved harm or jeopardy, and none were abuse-related. The last inspection was in January 2025, so the picture is recent.

A

96/100

Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/559 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.76 /day
Staff turnover
23%
Serious cites
0

Lincoln Glen runs on unusually stable staffing for a nursing home: 4.76 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a quarter more than the national average, and turnover of 22.6% against a national rate near 46%. Weekend coverage dips about 7% below weekdays, which is worth asking about if your visits fall on Saturdays or Sundays. The church-affiliated nonprofit's inspection record shows 27 deficiencies, none at the harm level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in March 2025. Quality and staffing measures both sit at the top of CMS's scale, while the health inspection rating lands in the middle.

A

94/100

Empress Care Center, Llc

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/567 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.19 /day
Staff turnover
33%
Serious cites
0

Empress Care Center runs on 4.19 nursing hours per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average, and its weekend coverage dips about 8% below its own weekday level. Staff turnover sits at 32.7%, well under the 45.8% national figure, so the people caring for residents tend to stick around longer than at a typical home. The catch is the inspection record: 44 deficiencies, including one abuse-related finding, though none rose to actual harm or jeopardy, and the last state visit was in April 2025. A five-star quality rating alongside a two-star inspection history is worth asking about directly when you tour.

A

94/100

The Redwoods Post-Acute

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 3/5152 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.47 /day
Staff turnover
31%
Serious cites
0

The Redwoods runs on strong staffing ratios, 4.47 nursing hours per resident day, about 16% above the national figure, and its staff retention is genuinely better than most, with turnover at 30.8% against a national 45.8%. Weekend coverage dips roughly 9% below weekday levels, which is worth asking about if your relative needs consistent weekend care. The concern sits in inspections: a 2-out-of-5 health inspection rating, 55 deficiencies on record including one at the harm level, and a January 2025 survey that's already a year old. Corporate ownership plus that deficiency count means you should read the actual inspection reports before deciding.

A

94/100

Sunny View Manor

Cupertino, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/548 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.92 /day
Staff turnover
14%
Serious cites
0

Sunny View Manor runs on unusually heavy staffing for a nursing home, 4.92 nurse hours per resident each day, roughly a quarter more than the national average, and its staff tend to stay, with turnover at 14.3% against a national rate near 46%. Weekend coverage dips about 12% below weekday levels, so ask how that plays out on a Saturday. The tradeoff shows up in its record: 27 deficiencies, one serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, though none related to abuse, and a single fine of $8,176. Its last inspection was in April 2025, and the nonprofit owner keeps both quality and staffing marks at the top of the federal scale.

A

94/100

The Terraces Of Los Gatos

Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/559 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.73 /day
Staff turnover
30%
Serious cites
0

The Terraces of Los Gatos runs on a nonprofit model with 59 certified beds, and its nurse staffing sits about 22 percent above the national average, roughly 4.73 hours per resident per day against 3.86. Turnover is 30.4 percent, well below the national 45.8, which matters because consistent caregivers tend to know residents' routines. Weekend coverage does dip about 12 percent below its own weekday level, so ask how that plays out on Saturdays and Sundays. The inspection history is the catch: 30 deficiencies on record, including four at the harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus two fines totaling $32,487. The most recent inspection was January 9, 2025, so the picture is current.

A

91/100

Idylwood Care Center

Sunnyvale, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/5185 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
6.07 /day
Staff turnover
31%
Serious cites
0

Idylwood Care Center runs on unusually heavy nurse staffing for a 185-bed for-profit home, 6.07 hours per resident day, well above the 3.86 national figure, and its staff tends to stay, with turnover at 30.9% against a national 45.8%. Weekend coverage dips about 15% below weekday levels, which is common but worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays and Sundays. The home was inspected in April 2025 and carries 30 deficiencies, none at the harm level but one tied to abuse, so ask directly how that was resolved. Ownership is a limited liability company, meaning financial accountability can be harder to trace than with a nonprofit or public operator.

A

91/100

Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center

Saratoga, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/594 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.32 /day
Staff turnover
24%
Serious cites
0

Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center runs 4.32 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly 12% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 23.9% is about half the national rate of 45.8%, two numbers that tend to matter more than anything else for day-to-day care. Weekend staffing dips about 7% below its own weekday level, worth asking about if your family member needs more hands-on help on Saturdays and Sundays. The record shows 20 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in January 2025. As a nonprofit with a 5-star health inspection rating, the pattern here is steady rather than spotless.

A

89/100

Stonebrook Health And Rehabilitation

Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/573 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.40 /day
Staff turnover
21%
Serious cites
0

Stonebrook runs on 4.40 nurse hours per resident day, about 14% above the national average, and it earns a five-star staffing rating partly because of that. Weekend coverage dips roughly 8% below weekday levels, so ask how that plays out on Sundays. Turnover sits at 21.4%, less than half the national rate of 45.8%, which matters for whether you see the same faces month to month. The current record shows 32 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, though two are abuse-related and worth asking about directly. Inspectors were last on site in August 2025, so the findings are recent.

A

89/100

Pacific Hills Post Acute

Morgan Hill, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/599 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.08 /day
Staff turnover
42%
Serious cites
0

Pacific Hills Post Acute runs 4.08 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 6% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 41.6% sits below the national figure of 45.8%, both signs of a stable floor. Weekend coverage dips about 9% from weekday levels, worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays or Sundays. The 47 deficiencies on record include three tied to abuse, though none reached harm or jeopardy level, and the last inspection was in December 2025. Quality measures score well; the inspection history is where the unevenness shows.

A

89/100

Santa Clara Post Acute

Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 3/5201 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.81 /day
Staff turnover
28%
Serious cites
0

Santa Clara Post Acute is a 201-bed corporate-owned home in Santa Clara County, and its numbers tell a mixed story. Nurse staffing sits at 3.81 hours per resident day, just under the national average of 3.86, with weekends running about 5 percent lighter than weekdays, worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays. Turnover is genuinely low at 28 percent against a national 45.8, and the quality measure rating is strong, but the inspection record is the real concern: 57 deficiencies, including 2 at harm or jeopardy level and 4 tied to abuse, from a September 2025 survey. Low turnover doesn't cancel out an inspection history like that, so read the actual reports before deciding.

A

89/100

Mission De La Casa

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 2/5163 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.95 /day
Staff turnover
17%
Serious cites
0

Mission De La Casa runs on a relatively steady workforce: 16.7% annual turnover against a national average of 45.8%, and nurse staffing at 3.95 hours per resident day, slightly above the national figure of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 8% below its own weekday level, but the bigger issue sits on the inspection side. The current record carries 35 deficiencies, including two at the harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus a $51,753 fine and a one-star health inspection rating from CMS. Quality and staffing measures both score five stars, and the most recent inspection was August 2025. Strong daily care numbers are real, but the enforcement history is what a family should ask about directly.

A

89/100

Camden Postacute Care, Inc

Campbell, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/560 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.84 /day
Staff turnover
32%
Serious cites
0

Camden Postacute Care runs 60 beds in Campbell under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nursing hours sit right at the national average, 3.84 per resident day, with weekends dipping only about 3% below weekdays, which is a smaller drop-off than many homes show. The standout number is turnover: 31.6% versus a national average of 45.8%, meaning far fewer aides and nurses are walking out the door each year. On the record side, 41 deficiencies sounds like a lot until you see none reached harm or jeopardy level, though two were abuse-related. State inspectors were last in on May 16, 2025. Quality measures score well; staffing and inspections land in the middle.

A

89/100

O'connor Hospital D/P Snf

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/524 bedsGovernmentMedicaid
Nurse hours
8.73 /day
Staff turnover
12%
Serious cites
0

O'Connor Hospital's skilled nursing unit is small, 24 beds, and county-run, which tends to mean steadier staffing than the for-profit average, and the numbers bear that out. Nurse staffing sits at 8.73 hours per resident day, well over twice the national figure, and weekend coverage only dips about 10% below weekdays instead of falling off a cliff. Staff turnover is 11.5% against a national 45.8%, so the people caring for residents largely stay put. The tradeoff is paperwork: 23 deficiencies on the current record, though none rose to harm or jeopardy and none involved abuse, and the last inspection was recent, in August 2025.

A

88/100

Almaden Health And Rehabilitation Center

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/577 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.09 /day
Staff turnover
37%
Serious cites
0

Almaden runs on 4.09 nurse hours per resident day, about 6% above the national average, and its weekend staffing only slips about 9% below weekdays, a smaller drop than many homes show. Staff turnover sits at 37.2%, better than the 45.8% national figure. The tradeoff is the inspection record: 35 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent survey in January 2025. Ownership is a for-profit partnership. The staffing and quality scores are strong; the inspection history is the piece to ask about directly when you visit.

A

87/100

A Grace Sub Acute & Skilled Care

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/5166 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.35 /day
Staff turnover
20%
Serious cites
0

A Grace Sub Acute & Skilled Care runs 166 certified beds in San Jose under corporate for-profit ownership, and the numbers here are mostly working in residents' favor. Nurse staffing sits at 5.35 hours per resident day, roughly 38% above the national average of 3.86, and weekend coverage barely dips, about 5% below weekday levels, which matters because that's where a lot of homes quietly thin out. Staff turnover is 19.6%, well under half the national rate of 45.8%, so the people caring for residents tend to stick around. The tradeoff is inspection history: 47 deficiencies on record, including one abuse-related finding, though none rose to harm or jeopardy level, and the last inspection was October 2024.

A

85/100

Vista Manor Nursing Center

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/599 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.31 /day
Staff turnover
37%
Serious cites
0

Vista Manor sits in San Jose with 99 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and the staffing picture is genuinely better than most: 4.31 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. Turnover runs 36.5%, well under the 45.8% national figure, which matters for whether you see the same faces month to month. The catch is weekends, when hours drop about 13% below the home's own weekday level. Inspections in October 2024 produced 23 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level but one abuse-related, and the staffing star comes in at 3/5 against 5/5 for inspections and quality measures. Worth asking about weekend coverage and that abuse citation directly.

A

85/100

Cedar Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Sunnyvale, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/599 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.27 /day
Staff turnover
24%
Serious cites
0

Cedar Crest runs a for-profit operation with 99 beds, and the staffing numbers are the strongest part of the picture. At 4.27 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 11% above the national average, though weekends drop roughly 13% below the home's own weekday coverage. Turnover is 23.8%, well under the 45.8% national figure, which matters for consistency of care. The 32 deficiencies on record sound high until you see none reached harm or jeopardy level and none involved abuse. The most recent inspection was August 2025. Quality measures scored 5/5, staffing 4/5, health inspections 3/5, solid on outcomes, thinner on the inspection side.

B

84/100

Canyon Springs Post-Acute

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/5199 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.69 /day
Staff turnover
32%
Serious cites
0

Canyon Springs Post-Acute runs 199 certified beds in San Jose under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.69 hours per resident day, about 5% under the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips roughly 4% below its own weekday levels, so the thinnest shifts come when families tend to visit. Turnover is the bright spot: 31.6% against a national 45.8% means the aides and nurses here stick around longer than most, which matters for residents who need consistent hands. The inspection record is where caution creeps in, 53 total deficiencies, one at harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related, though the most recent survey was May 2025, so that picture is fairly current.

B

84/100

Courtyard Care Center

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 3/576 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.21 /day
Staff turnover
38%
Serious cites
0

Courtyard Care Center sits in San Jose with 76 certified beds and an owner that's a for-profit limited liability company. Nurse staffing runs 4.21 hours per resident day, about 9% above the national average, though weekends fall roughly 10% below the home's own weekday level. Annual turnover of 37.8% is better than the 45.8% national figure. The inspection record is the real question mark: 41 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related, with the most recent inspection on January 31, 2025. Staffing looks solid on paper; the citation history is what a family should ask about directly.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicaid-certified nursing homes are there in Santa Clara County, California?
There are 47 Medicaid-certified Medicare-certified nursing homes in Santa Clara County, California, 94% of the 50 nursing homes there.
Are Medicaid-certified nursing homes better staffed?
In Santa Clara County, California they average 4.36 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.45 for all nursing homes in Santa Clara County, California, a difference of -0.09 hours. Staff turnover averages 34.8% against 34.6%.
Which Medicaid-certified nursing home grades best in Santa Clara County, California?
Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing in San Jose, CA, grade A, 96 out of 100.
Does being Medicaid-certified mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 47 graded Medicaid-certified homes in Santa Clara County, California, 18 grade A and 0 grade D or F.
Do Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Santa Clara County, California accept Medicaid?
47 of the 47 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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