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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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)

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FAQ

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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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