Worth Considering
6
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in San Jose, California
6 of 19 nursing homes in San Jose (32%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
6 recommended · 8 caution · 5 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
2,279
across 19 facilities
High Risk Facilities
5
4 Grade F
$352,366 in combined fines
Zero Fines
11
/19
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 6?
The nursing home market in San Jose, California, is strong, featuring 19 facilities with 32% recommended. Families should be aware of the presence of 5 facilities in the avoid tier, facing a total of $240,286 in fines, while the top-rated O'Connor Hospital D/P SNF boasts a B+ rating and 5 stars.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 O'CONNOR HOSPITAL D/P SNF (85) — O'Connor Hospital D/P SNF stands out with its excellent CMS 5-star rating and a Trust Score of 85/100. With only 24 beds and a Grade B+, this government-owned facility focuses on personalized care, ensuring a supportive environment for residents.
- 2 VISTA MANOR NURSING CENTER (80) — Vista Manor Nursing Center boasts a stellar CMS 5-star rating and a Trust Score of 80/100, making it a top choice for skilled nursing care. With 99 beds and a Grade B+, this for-profit facility provides quality services without any fines, ensuring a safe and comfortable stay.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 A GRACE SUB ACUTE & SKILLED CARE (75) — A Grace Sub Acute & Skilled Care offers a solid CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With 166 beds and a Grade B, this for-profit facility focuses on delivering comprehensive care, supported by zero fines, making it a reliable option for rehabilitation.
- 4 EMPRESS CARE CENTER, LLC (73) — Empress Care Center, LLC features a respectable CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 73/100. With 67 beds and a Grade B, this for-profit facility maintains high standards of care while ensuring a welcoming environment, with no reported fines.
- 5 THE RIDGE POST ACUTE (73) — The Ridge Post Acute is a commendable facility with a CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 73/100. This for-profit center offers 54 beds and a Grade B, focusing on quality rehabilitation services, all while maintaining a clean record with zero fines.
- 6 INSPIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (70) — Inspire Behavioral Health provides solid care with a CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. This for-profit facility with 116 beds offers a supportive environment, ensuring residents receive the attention they need, all without any fines.
The other 13 San Jose facilities didn't qualify — 5 carry Grade D or F ratings and 8 have fines totaling $352K.
Recommended
O'Connor Hospital D/P SNF stands out with its excellent CMS 5-star rating and a Trust Score of 85/100. With only 24 beds and a Grade B+, this government-owned facility focuses on personalized care, ensuring a supportive environment for residents.
Vista Manor Nursing Center boasts a stellar CMS 5-star rating and a Trust Score of 80/100, making it a top choice for skilled nursing care. With 99 beds and a Grade B+, this for-profit facility provides quality services without any fines, ensuring a safe and comfortable stay.
A Grace Sub Acute & Skilled Care offers a solid CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With 166 beds and a Grade B, this for-profit facility focuses on delivering comprehensive care, supported by zero fines, making it a reliable option for rehabilitation.
Empress Care Center, LLC features a respectable CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 73/100. With 67 beds and a Grade B, this for-profit facility maintains high standards of care while ensuring a welcoming environment, with no reported fines.
The Ridge Post Acute is a commendable facility with a CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 73/100. This for-profit center offers 54 beds and a Grade B, focusing on quality rehabilitation services, all while maintaining a clean record with zero fines.
Inspire Behavioral Health provides solid care with a CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. This for-profit facility with 116 beds offers a supportive environment, ensuring residents receive the attention they need, all without any fines.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | San Jose Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 13?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 4 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 8 Have fines totaling $352,366
- Low-scoring facilities
- 6 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 8 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions San Jose Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
San Jose's city average is 3.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
8 of 19 San Jose facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; San Jose avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
San Jose facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in San Jose, CA are recommended?
6 of 19 nursing homes in San Jose (32%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in San Jose "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in San Jose?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.