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Santa Clara Post Acute
991 Clyde Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 201 beds, Santa Clara Post Acute serves Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1969.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 57 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 12, 30 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 28.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 28.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Santa Clara Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 57 | 40 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.4 | 45.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.0% | 31.6% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (50 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Sep 2025, 10 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×34 E ×18 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | G | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.0%, RNs 28.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.1% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Santa Clara County
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hc Org No Ca -Pediatric Hospital D/P SNF | Campbell | 27 | 5 | 5 | — | 16 | 59.3 | $3K | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Childrens Hc Org No Ca Saratoga Pediatric Subacute | Saratoga | 37 | 5 | 4 | — | 18 | 48.6 | — | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Creekside Post-Acute | San Jose | 130 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 32.3 | $20K | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Idylwood Care Center | Sunnyvale | 185 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 16.2 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing | San Jose | 59 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 45.8 | — | 24 Mar 2025 |
| O'Connor Hospital D/P SNF | San Jose | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 95.8 | — | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Plum Tree Care Center | San Jose | 76 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 43.4 | $8K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center | Saratoga | 94 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 21.3 | — | 25 Apr 2025 |
All 50 facilities in Santa Clara County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Santa Clara Post Acute been cited for?
57 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Santa Clara Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Santa Clara Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Santa Clara Post Acute?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Santa Clara Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.