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13 Chain-Owned Nursing Homes in San Jose, CA

13 of the 19 Medicare-certified nursing homes in San Jose, CA (68%) are chain-owned, and all are listed below. 4 of the 13 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. Nurse staff turnover runs 41.1%, 6.3 points higher than the 34.8% across all homes there. The Redwoods Post-Acute in San Jose grades highest at A (94 out of 100).

How chain-owned homes in San Jose, CA compare

This group set against every nursing home in San Jose, CA, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

4.2

All homes in San Jose, CA: 4.41

Worse than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

41.1%

All homes in San Jose, CA: 34.8%

Worse than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

81.6/100

All homes in San Jose, CA: 83/100

Worse than the local average

Grade spread

A
B

4 grade A, 8 grade B, 1 grade C,

The best-graded chain-owned home in San Jose, CA is The Redwoods Post-Acute in San Jose, CA, grade A, 94/100.

Every chain-owned nursing home in San Jose, CA

Showing 1 to 13 of 13, best-graded first.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

74/100

Westwood Post Acute

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 2/5258 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.44 /day
Staff turnover
46%
Serious cites
0

Westwood Post Acute runs 258 beds in San Jose under for-profit LLC ownership, and the staffing picture is genuinely better than most: 4.44 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 15% above the national average, though weekends dip about 5% below its own weekday level. Turnover sits at 45.8%, right at the national mark, no advantage there either way. What pulls the record down is the inspection history: 93 deficiencies on file, two serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy, six tied to abuse, and a $18,871 fine. The most recent inspection was April 2025, so it's current, not stale. High nurse hours don't cancel out that many problems.

C

64/100

White Blossom Care Center

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 2/5153 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.03 /day
Staff turnover
54%
Serious cites
0

White Blossom Care Center runs 153 beds in San Jose under for-profit LLC ownership, and its headline staffing number, 4.03 nurse hours per resident day, sits only about 4% above the national average. That thin margin doesn't hold up on weekends, when coverage drops roughly 11% below the home's own weekday level, and annual turnover of 54.3% runs well past the national 45.8%. The inspection record is where the real weight sits: 49 deficiencies, two at harm or jeopardy level, one tied to abuse, and $97,997 in fines, with the most recent inspection dated March 2026. Strong quality-measure scores don't offset a record that heavy.

Frequently asked questions

How many chain-owned nursing homes are there in San Jose, CA?
There are 13 chain-owned Medicare-certified nursing homes in San Jose, CA, 68% of the 19 nursing homes there.
Are chain-owned nursing homes better staffed?
In San Jose, CA they average 4.2 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.41 for all nursing homes in San Jose, CA, a difference of -0.21 hours. Staff turnover averages 41.1% against 34.8%.
Which chain-owned nursing home grades best in San Jose, CA?
The Redwoods Post-Acute in San Jose, CA, grade A, 94 out of 100.
Does being chain-owned mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 13 graded chain-owned homes in San Jose, CA, 4 grade A and 0 grade D or F.
Do chain-owned nursing homes in San Jose, CA accept Medicaid?
13 of the 13 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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