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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 21 to 40 of 47, best-graded first.

B

83/100

Inspire Behavioral Health

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 2/5116 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
2.43 /day
Staff turnover
32%
Serious cites
0

Inspire Behavioral Health runs 116 certified beds in San Jose under for-profit LLC ownership, and its inspection record is the hard part: 40 deficiencies on file, three of them serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, plus one abuse-related citation. CMS gave it a single star for health inspections, though the quality measure score came back at five. Staffing sits at 2.43 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 37% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 9% below its own weekday levels. Turnover is the one bright spot at 31.6%, better than the 45.8% national figure. The most recent inspection was November 5, 2025.

B

83/100

Villa Siena

Mountain View, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 1/530 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
6.04 /day
Staff turnover
15%
Serious cites
0

Villa Siena runs 30 certified beds as a nonprofit corporation, and its nurse staffing sits at 6.04 hours per resident day, roughly 56% above the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips only about 4% below its own weekday level, and annual staff turnover is 15.2% against a national average of 45.8%. Those are unusually steady numbers for a home this size. The inspection record is where it gets mixed. The last visit was July 28, 2025, and the current file carries 34 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level but three tied to abuse. CMS scored quality measures and staffing at 1 out of 5 stars each, with a 3 out of 5 on health inspections, worth asking about directly before you decide.

B

81/100

Palo Alto Post-Acute

Palo Alto, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/566 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.32 /day
Staff turnover
45%
Serious cites
0

Palo Alto Post-Acute runs on 4.32 total nurse hours per resident day, roughly 12% above the national average, though weekend coverage drops about 15% below what the home staffs on weekdays. Turnover sits at 45.2%, essentially matching the national rate, and the most recent inspection was in May 2025. What stands out is the record itself: 38 deficiencies, two of them abuse-related, none serious enough to trigger a harm or jeopardy citation. That combination, strong quality scores, solid weekday staffing, and a long citation history, is worth asking about directly before you tour.

B

81/100

Los Altos Post-Acute

Los Altos, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 3/5152 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.15 /day
Staff turnover
52%
Serious cites
0

Los Altos Post-Acute runs a for-profit LLC with 152 certified beds, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.15 hours per resident day, roughly 7% above the national average, though weekends drop about 10% below its own weekday levels. That weekday strength is real, but the margin thins out when families visit most. Annual turnover is 52.4%, nearly seven points above the national figure, which means the person caring for your relative may be new to the building. The current record shows 49 deficiencies, including two at harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse. The last inspection was February 2025, so the picture is recent, and its four-star inspection and quality ratings reflect that.

B

81/100

Baywood Post Acute

Campbell, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 3/545 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.36 /day
Staff turnover
48%
Serious cites
0

Baywood Post Acute runs 45 beds in Campbell under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.36 hours per resident day, roughly 13% above the national average. That's the strongest part of the picture. Weekends drop about 11% below the home's own weekday coverage, though, and annual turnover hits 48.1%, a bit above the 45.8% national figure. The inspection record carries 34 deficiencies, one tied to abuse, but none at the harm or jeopardy level, and the most recent visit was April 2025. State surveyors rated health inspections 3 out of 5, quality measures 4 out of 5, staffing 3 out of 5. Solid staffing, a long deficiency list, and recent oversight, that's where this one actually stands.

B

80/100

The Villas At Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg

Saratoga, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 1/586 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.39 /day
Staff turnover
22%
Serious cites
0

The Villas At Saratoga runs on a for-profit LLC model with 86 certified beds, and its staffing is genuinely better than most: 4.39 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. Turnover sits at 21.5%, well under the 45.8% national figure, though weekend coverage dips about 7% below weekday levels. Where it gets harder to defend is the inspection record: 60 deficiencies, including two at harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, with $40,323 in fines across two events. The most recent inspection was December 2024. Strong day-to-day staffing, but a compliance history that a family should read closely before deciding.

B

80/100

Woodlands Healthcare Center

Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/565 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.14 /day
Staff turnover
47%
Serious cites
0

Woodlands Healthcare Center in Los Gatos runs 4.14 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 7% above the national average, though weekends dip about 11% below its own weekday staffing. Turnover sits at 46.5%, essentially the national rate, so expect some churn among caregivers. The 5/5 inspection rating is the strongest part of the picture, helped by a recent February 2025 survey, but 26 deficiencies are on record, one abuse-related, none at the harm or jeopardy level. Quality measures land at 3/5, and at 65 beds this for-profit LLC is small enough that a single bad stretch of staffing can show up fast.

B

80/100

Plum Tree Care Center

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/576 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.53 /day
Staff turnover
43%
Serious cites
0

Plum Tree Care Center runs 4.53 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, about 17 percent above the national average, and its 42.6% turnover is slightly better than the 45.8% norm. That said, weekend staffing drops roughly 8% below its own weekday levels. The 33 deficiencies on record, including one at the harm level and one abuse-related, plus an $8,018 fine, are worth asking about directly. The last inspection was March 2025, so the record is reasonably current. A for-profit LLC with 76 beds, it earns solid marks on quality measures and inspections but middling on staffing.

B

80/100

Morgan Hill Healthcare Center

Morgan Hill, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/552 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.81 /day
Staff turnover
29%
Serious cites
0

Morgan Hill Healthcare Center runs 52 certified beds as a for-profit LLC, with nursing hours at 3.81 per resident day, just under the national average of 3.86, and weekends about 3% leaner than weekdays. The standout number is staff turnover at 28.6%, well below the national 45.8%, which suggests a steadier crew than most places. But the inspection record gives pause: 47 deficiencies, two at harm or jeopardy level, and $17,261 in fines. The most recent inspection came in April 2025, so the picture is current. Quality measures score well; the compliance history is where the trouble sits.

B

79.5/100

San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/558 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.52 /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center runs 4.52 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 17% above the national average, and that staffing shows up in a 4-out-of-5 staffing rating. The catch is weekends, when coverage drops about 11% below the home's own weekday level. Inspections tell a more mixed story: 42 deficiencies on the current record, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related citation, with the most recent visit in March 2025. This is a for-profit limited liability company with 58 certified beds, so there's less margin to absorb a bad stretch of staffing than you'd find at a larger operator.

B

79/100

Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 1/5253 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.07 /day
Staff turnover
39%
Serious cites
0

Skyline Healthcare Center in San Jose runs 253 beds under for-profit partnership ownership, and its staffing numbers look better than most: 4.07 nurse hours per resident day, about 5% above the national average, with turnover at 38.9% compared to 45.8% nationally. That's the good news. The inspection record tells a different story, 91 deficiencies on file, including four tied to abuse and three serious enough to put residents in harm's way, plus a $105,089 fine. A June 2025 inspection is recent, so this isn't stale history. Staffing can be adequate and a building can still fail at the basics of protecting residents. Those abuse and harm-level findings are what tip this one down to a D.

B

79/100

The Win Post-Acute

Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/5133 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.01 /day
Staff turnover
46%
Serious cites
0

The Win Post-Acute runs 4.01 nurse hours per resident per day, a bit above the national average of 3.86, though weekend coverage dips about 7% below its own weekday level. Staff turnover sits at 45.6%, essentially matching the national rate. What stands out is the inspection record: 35 deficiencies, including two at the harm level and three tied to abuse, despite a recent May 2025 inspection and strong marks on quality measures. For-profit corporate ownership rounds out the picture. The numbers suggest a home that performs well on paper measures but has real compliance issues worth asking about directly.

B

79/100

Gilroy Healthcare Center

Gilroy, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 2/5134 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.95 /day
Staff turnover
52%
Serious cites
0

Gilroy Healthcare Center runs 134 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits just above the national average, 3.95 hours per resident day against 3.86, though weekends drop roughly 9% below its own weekday coverage. Turnover is the harder number: 52.2% of staff leave annually, well above the 45.8% national rate, so the people caring for your family member change often. The inspection record is the real concern: 33 deficiencies, including one at harm or jeopardy level and three tied to abuse, plus a $69,735 fine and a one-star health inspection rating. Quality measures score well, but recent inspections in mid-2025 still found serious problems.

B

78/100

Creekside Post-Acute

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/5130 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.15 /day
Staff turnover
57%
Serious cites
0

Creekside Post-Acute runs 130 beds in San Jose under for-profit LLC ownership, and the recent inspection record is solid, a four-star health inspection rating with the last survey in December 2024. Staffing sits at 4.15 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average, though weekends run about 8% thinner than weekdays. The bigger red flag is turnover: 57.2% annually against a 45.8% national average, meaning more than half the nursing staff leaves each year. That churn shows up in 42 deficiencies on the current record, including one at the harm level and two tied to abuse. One fine totaling $20,248 has been levied.

B

78/100

Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center

Sunnyvale, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 1/599 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.20 /day
Staff turnover
31%
Serious cites
0

Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center runs 99 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing numbers cut both ways. Total nurse coverage sits at 4.20 hours per resident day, roughly 9% above the national average, and turnover at 30.9% is well below the 45.8% norm, but weekends dip about 10% below weekday levels, and CMS gives staffing just 2 of 5 stars. The bigger concern is the inspection record: 67 deficiencies, six tied to abuse, and a 1-star health inspection rating, with the most recent survey in October 2024. No deficiencies rose to harm or jeopardy level, and quality measures scored 4 of 5, which keeps this from being a clear avoid, but ask pointed questions about that abuse history and weekend coverage before deciding.

B

77.5/100

Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness Center

Cupertino, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 3/5170 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.98 /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness Center runs 170 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.98 hours per resident day, modestly ahead of the national average, though weekends drop about 6% below its own weekday level. The inspection record is where you'll want to slow down: 71 deficiencies on file, including two at the harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse. State inspectors last visited in December 2025. Quality measures score well, and the health inspection rating lands mid-range, but that volume of cited problems, especially the serious ones, is the number that should shape your questions before a tour.

B

77.5/100

Childrens Hc Org No Ca Saratoga Pediatric Subacute

Saratoga, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/537 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
n/a /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

This 37-bed pediatric subacute home in Saratoga has strong inspection and quality ratings from CMS, but the 17 deficiencies on its current record deserve a closer look. None of those rose to the level of actual harm or immediate jeopardy, which is genuinely meaningful, but three are abuse-related, a category worth asking about directly, since even non-harm citations in that area can point to gaps in how staff screen, supervise, or report. The last inspection was recent, February 2026, so this is a current picture, not a stale one. A limited liability company operating for profit means you'll want to ask who's actually on-site overnight and how often licensed nurses are present, especially in a pediatric setting.

B

77/100

The Ridge Post Acute

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/554 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.93 /day
Staff turnover
48%
Serious cites
0

The Ridge Post Acute sits in San Jose with 54 certified beds, run by a for-profit limited liability company, and its last inspection came through in January 2026. Staffing tells a mixed story: 3.93 nurse hours per resident day edges just past the national average of 3.86, but weekends run about 7% thinner than weekdays, and turnover hits 48.3% against a national 45.8%. That churn shows up in the federal staffing rating, which lands at just 2 out of 5. The inspection record carries 40 deficiencies, none at harm level but one tied to abuse, while quality measures score a full 5 and inspections earn 4. Strong clinical numbers, shakier consistency behind them.

B

75.5/100

Childrens Hc Org No Ca -Pediatric Hospital D/P Snf

Campbell, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 5/527 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
n/a /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

Childrens Hc Org No Ca is a small pediatric skilled nursing unit in Campbell, 27 beds, run by a for-profit limited liability company. Its last inspection, in July 2024, turned up 16 deficiencies, but none rose to the level of actual harm or jeopardy, and none involved abuse, the kind of paperwork and process findings that show up at plenty of otherwise solid homes. One fine on record, $3,145, is modest. Where this home separates itself is staffing and clinical measures, both of which score at the top of CMS's five-star scale. For a family weighing a pediatric placement, that combination, recent inspection, no harm-level findings, strong quality numbers, is worth a closer look than the deficiency count alone suggests.

B

75/100

Camino Ridge Post-Acute

Mountain View, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 1/5102 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.16 /day
Staff turnover
59%
Serious cites
0

Camino Ridge runs a decent nurse staffing number, 4.16 hours per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average, and its quality measure score is strong. But staffing thins out on weekends, dropping about 11% below weekday levels, and 59.2% of staff turned over in a year against a national average near 46%. The inspection record is where the picture darkens: a 1-out-of-5 health inspection rating, 75 deficiencies on the current record including one at the harm level and two tied to abuse. For-profit, limited liability ownership, one fine so far totaling $8,428.

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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