RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 19 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in San Jose, CA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in San Jose, CA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

19Nursing Homes in San Jose
3.2/5
Same as state avgState avg: 3.20San Jose Avg Rating
$43K$17K vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

O'Connor Hospital D/P Snf

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
24 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

2105 Forest AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128

(408) 947-2831

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Vista Manor Nursing Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
99 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

120 Jose Figueres AvenueSan Jose, CA 95116

(408) 272-1400

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Plum Tree Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
76 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

2580 Samaritan DriveSan Jose, CA 95124

(408) 356-8181

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41 Penalty

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
59 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

2671 Plummer AvenueSan Jose, CA 95125

(408) 265-3222

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
58 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

75 N. 13th StreetSan Jose, CA 95112

(408) 295-2665

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

A Grace Sub Acute & Skilled Care

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
166 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1250 S. Winchester BoulevardSan Jose, CA 95128

(408) 241-3844

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Creekside Post-Acute

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
130 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

3580 Payne AvenueSan Jose, CA 95117

(408) 248-7100

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81 Penalty

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

White Blossom Care Center

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
153 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

1990 Fruitdale AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128

(408) 998-8447

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Almaden Health And Rehabilitation Center

Partnership

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
77 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

2065 Los Gatos-Almaden RoadSan Jose, CA 95124

(408) 377-9275

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Courtyard Care Center

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
76 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

340 Northlake DriveSan Jose, CA 95117

(408) 249-0344

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

The Ridge Post Acute

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
54 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Below California avg of 3.2

1355 Clayton RoadSan Jose, CA 95127

(408) 251-3070

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Empress Care Center, Llc

Sole proprietorship

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
67 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1299 S. Bascom AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128

(408) 287-0616

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Canyon Springs Post-Acute

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
199 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

180 North Jackson AvenueSan Jose, CA 95116

(408) 259-8700

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

The Redwoods Post-Acute

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
152 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1267 Meridian AvenueSan Jose, CA 95125

(408) 265-4211

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Inspire Behavioral Health

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
116 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

401 Ridge Vista AvenueSan Jose, CA 95127

(408) 923-7232

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Westwood Post Acute

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
258 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1601 Petersen AvenueSan Jose, CA 95129

(408) 253-7502

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171 Penalty

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Mission De La Casa

Sole proprietorship

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
163 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

2501 Alvin AvenueSan Jose, CA 95121

(408) 238-9751

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181 Penalty

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose

Partnership

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
253 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

2065 Forest AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128

(408) 280-2500

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193 Penalties

Nursing HomeSan Jose, CA

Herman Health Care Center

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
99 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

2295 Plummer AvenueSan Jose, CA 95125

(408) 269-0701

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City report

Care landscape in San Jose

How San Jose compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+14.5%

    About 13% lower than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover37.7%

    About the same as the state average of 38.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability12.6%

    About 18% lower than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

See full demographics & care economics for San Jose →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in San Jose, CA?

This page evaluates 19 eligible nursing homes in San Jose, CA and shows the top 19.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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