Compare 19 Medicare-certified nursing homes in San Jose, California by their safety score — a 0–100 rating built from CMS inspection history, deficiency severity, staffing levels, federal penalties, and complaint data. Average safety score in San Jose: 71/100. Each facility page includes the full inspection record, staffing data, and resident quality outcomes — updated monthly from CMS Care Compare.
Nursing Homes in San Jose, CA
19 Medicare-certified nursing homes in San Jose, California are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 71/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Santa Clara County.
12 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 2 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These San Jose scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in June 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in San Jose
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this San Jose list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in San Jose
- O'connor Hospital D/p Snf — 88/100
- Vista Manor Nursing Center — 88/100
- A Grace Sub Acute & Skilled Care — 87/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Herman Health Care Center — 43/100
- Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose — 49/100
- Mission De La Casa — 55/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'connor Hospital D/p Snf | 88 | Strong Safety Record | 24 |
| Vista Manor Nursing Center | 88 | Strong Safety Record | 99 |
| A Grace Sub Acute & Skilled Care | 87 | Strong Safety Record | 166 |
| Almaden Health And Rehabilitation Center | 84 | Generally Positive | 77 |
| Courtyard Care Center | 79 | Generally Positive | 76 |
| The Ridge Post Acute | 79 | Generally Positive | 54 |
| The Redwoods Post-acute | 77 | Generally Positive | 152 |
| Empress Care Center, Llc | 75 | Generally Positive | 67 |
| Canyon Springs Post-acute | 74 | Generally Positive | 199 |
| Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing | 74 | Generally Positive | 59 |
| Creekside Post-acute | 73 | Generally Positive | 130 |
| Plum Tree Care Center | 73 | Generally Positive | 76 |
| San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center | 67 | Use Caution | 58 |
| Westwood Post Acute | 67 | Use Caution | 258 |
| Inspire Behavioral Health | 62 | Use Caution | 116 |
| White Blossom Care Center | 60 | Use Caution | 153 |
| Mission De La Casa | 55 | Use Caution | 163 |
| Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose | 49 | Serious Concerns | 253 |
| Herman Health Care Center | 43 | Serious Concerns | 99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — San Jose Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in San Jose?
Senior Care Report Card lists 19 Medicare-certified nursing homes in San Jose, California, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in San Jose?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed San Jose facilities is 71/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this San Jose nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 19 nursing homes in San Jose, California
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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