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Compare Nursing Homes in San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara
Facilities:25
Avg Score:43.5
Scoring 75+:4%
Quick Answer
San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara has 25 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average SunsetWell score of 43.5/100. Highest composite score shown: INSPIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (77/100). Typical costs range $6,000-$12,000/month for private pay. 4% of facilities score 75 or higher on the evidence composite.
Market Overview
San Jose's 25 skilled nursing facilities have an average SunsetWell evidence composite of 43.5.4% score 75 or higher. These figures summarize the available public inputs; review each facility's component data and current services before deciding.
The 62-point gap between the highest and lowest composite results shows how the combined public evidence varies in this market. Families should review current state inspection reports, tour multiple facilities, and verify Medicaid/Medicare acceptance before making decisions.
Score Distribution
90-100 (Exceptional)
0 facilities
75-89 (Excellent)
1 facility
60-74 (Good)
2 facilities
40-59 (Average)
12 facilities
0-39 (Below Average)
10 facilities
⭐ Excellent (75–89)
#1
INSPIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
401 RIDGE VISTA AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95127
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
77
Excellent · 99th percentile in CA
Good (60–74)
#2
THE RIDGE POST ACUTE
1355 CLAYTON ROAD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95127
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
66
Good · 93rd percentile in CA
#3
CEDAR CREST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
797 E FREMONT AVENUE, SUNNYVALE, CA, 94087
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
64
Good · 92nd percentile in CA
✓ Average (40–59)
#4
ALMADEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
2065 LOS GATOS-ALMADEN ROAD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95124
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 4 stars
59
Average · 88th percentile in CA
#5
SUNNYVALE GARDENS POST ACUTE
1150 TILTON DRIVE, SUNNYVALE, CA, 94087
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
58
Average · 87th percentile in CA
#6
VISTA MANOR NURSING CENTER
120 JOSE FIGUERES AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95116
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
58
Average · 86th percentile in CA
#7
CANYON SPRINGS POST-ACUTE
180 NORTH JACKSON AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95116
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
56
Average · 84th percentile in CA
#8
MISSION DE LA CASA
2501 ALVIN AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95121
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 5 stars
55
Average · 84th percentile in CA
#9
COURTYARD CARE CENTER
340 NORTHLAKE DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95117
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
54
Average · 82nd percentile in CA
#10
THE REDWOODS POST-ACUTE
1267 MERIDIAN AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95125
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
47
Average · 69th percentile in CA
#11
PLUM TREE CARE CENTER
2580 SAMARITAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95124
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
43
Average · 63rd percentile in CA
#12
WHITE BLOSSOM CARE CENTER
1990 FRUITDALE AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95128
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
43
Average · 63rd percentile in CA
#13
EMPRESS CARE CENTER, LLC
1299 S. BASCOM AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95128
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
43
Average · 63rd percentile in CA
#14
SUNNYVALE POST-ACUTE CENTER
1291 S BERNARDO AVENUE, SUNNYVALE, CA, 94087
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 4 stars
42
Average · 61st percentile in CA
#15
LINCOLN GLEN SKILLED NURSING
2671 PLUMMER AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95125
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 5 stars
41
Average · 61st percentile in CA
⚠️ Below Average (0–39)
#16
SAN JOSE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER
75 N. 13TH STREET, SAN JOSE, CA, 95112
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 5 stars
38
Below Average · 55th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#17
THE WIN POST-ACUTE
410 NORTH WINCHESTER BOULEVARD, SANTA CLARA, CA, 95050
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
34
Below Average · 46th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#18
HERMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER
2295 PLUMMER AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95125
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: —
34
Below Average · 46th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#19
SANTA CLARA POST ACUTE
991 CLYDE AVENUE, SANTA CLARA, CA, 95054
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
33
Below Average · 43rd percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#20
IDYLWOOD CARE CENTER
1002 W. FREMONT AVENUE, SUNNYVALE, CA, 94087
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 2 stars
32
Below Average · 42nd percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#21
O'CONNOR HOSPITAL D/P SNF
2105 FOREST AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95128
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 4 stars
25
Below Average · 26th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#22
CREEKSIDE POST-ACUTE
3580 PAYNE AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95117
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 4 stars
25
Below Average · 26th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#23
SKYLINE HEALTHCARE CENTER - SAN JOSE
2065 FOREST AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95128
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 4 stars
24
Below Average · 24th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#24
WESTWOOD POST ACUTE
1601 PETERSEN AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95129
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
23
Below Average · 23rd percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#25
A GRACE SUB ACUTE & SKILLED CARE
1250 S. WINCHESTER BOULEVARD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95128
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
15
Below Average · 13th percentile in CA
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
How to Choose the Right Facility
If quality is your top priority:
→ Consider: INSPIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
These facilities score 75+ on the combined evidence composite. Open each profile to see whether inspections, staffing, and clinical measures tell a consistent story.
For urgent placement:
Contact several facilities to confirm current availability and required services. Consider expanding the search to nearby metros if needed, and ask a discharge planner or ombudsman for help interpreting urgent options.
Important: Always tour facilities personally, review current state inspection reports, and verify Medicare/Medicaid acceptance before making final decisions. Scores provide a consistent comparison but cannot replace in-person evaluation.
Detailed Comparison
| Rank | Facility | SunsetWell Score® (0-100 weighted) | Percentile (vs. state peers) | Health | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 99th | 1/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 2 | 66 | 93rd | 4/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 3 | 64 | 92nd | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 4 | 59 | 88th | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | |
| 5 | 58 | 87th | 2/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 6 | 58 | 86th | 5/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 7 | 56 | 84th | 3/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 8 | 55 | 84th | 1/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| 9 | 54 | 82nd | 3/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 10 | 47 | 69th | 2/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 11 | 43 | 63rd | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 12 | 43 | 63rd | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 13 | 43 | 63rd | 2/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 14 | 42 | 61st | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | |
| 15 | 41 | 61st | 3/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| 16 | 38 | 55th | 3/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | |
| 17 | 34 | 46th | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 18 | 34 | 46th | 1/5 | 4/5 | — | |
| 19 | 33 | 43rd | 2/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 20 | 32 | 42nd | 4/5 | 5/5 | 2/5 | |
| 21 | 25 | 26th | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| 22 | 25 | 26th | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | |
| 23 | 24 | 24th | 1/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| 24 | 23 | 23rd | 1/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 25 | 15 | 13th | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Additional Resources
State Oversight
- • State Health Department: Check current inspection reports
- • Medicare Nursing Home Compare: medicare.gov/care-compare
- • State Ombudsman: Resident advocacy and complaints
Financial Planning
- • Elder Law Attorney Referral: Plan Medicaid eligibility
- • Veterans Benefits: VA Aid & Attendance
- • Long-Term Care Insurance: Review policy coverage
Disclaimer: This guide is educational only. SunsetWell scores are based on CMS data and peer-group analysis. Always tour facilities personally, speak with staff, review current state inspection reports, and consult healthcare professionals before making placement decisions.
Last updated: June 2026 | Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare, State Health Departments, SunsetWell Analysis