O'connor Hospital D/P SNF
2105 Forest Avenue, ZIP 95128
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- 24 beds
- Government-owned
San Jose, CA · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in San Jose, CA
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in San Jose?
CMS Care Compare lists 10 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in San Jose, CA, out of 19 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). 6 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 10
- All homes in San Jose
- 19
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 10
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 65 stars overall
- 54+ stars for inspections
- 64+ stars for staffing
- 8No fines or payment denials
- 8Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 1Nonprofit
Every Matching Home in San Jose, With Map
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Vista Manor Nursing Center
120 Jose Figueres Avenue, ZIP 95116
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 99 beds
- For-profit
Creekside Post-Acute
3580 Payne Avenue, ZIP 95117
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 130 beds
- For-profit
Plum Tree Care Center
2580 Samaritan Drive, ZIP 95124
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 76 beds
- For-profit
The Ridge Post Acute
1355 Clayton Road, ZIP 95127
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 54 beds
- For-profit
Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing
2671 Plummer Avenue, ZIP 95125
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 59 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
A Grace Sub Acute &Amp; Skilled Care
1250 S. Winchester Boulevard, ZIP 95128
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 166 beds
- For-profit
Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center
2065 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, ZIP 95124
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- 77 beds
- For-profit
Canyon Springs Post-Acute
180 North Jackson Avenue, ZIP 95116
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 199 beds
- For-profit
Empress Care Center, LLC
1299 S. Bascom Avenue, ZIP 95128
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 67 beds
- For-profit
From CMS Care Compare, data from August 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For every home in the city, see nursing homes in San Jose, or highest-rated nursing homes across California. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in San Jose?
10 of the 19 CMS-certified nursing homes in San Jose, CA meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in San Jose Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, O'connor Hospital D/P SNF (5 stars), Vista Manor Nursing Center (5 stars) and Creekside Post-Acute (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in San Jose?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. California's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.