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The Ridge Post Acute
1355 Clayton Road, San Jose, CA 95127
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 54 beds, The Ridge Post Acute serves San Jose in Santa Clara County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2002.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 8, 23 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 75.9 per 100 beds, more 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 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 48.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Santa Clara Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 40 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 75.9 | 45.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.3% | 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 Jan 2026, 25 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×23 E ×12 F ×3 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | No revisit needed |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 19 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 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 | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 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 | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 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 | 19 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2023 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2023 |
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 48.3%, RNs —; 1 administrator 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 | 3.7% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.5% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Fletcher Cove Holdings Llc. Chain: Links Healthcare Group (32 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbright Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/07/2019 |
| Links Support Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/07/2019 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/30/2025 |
| Links Support Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/30/2025 |
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
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Ridge Post Acute been cited for?
41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has The Ridge Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Ridge Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Ridge Post Acute?
It is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Links Healthcare Group LLC and Links Support Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Ridge Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Jan 2026.
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.