CAverage · score 52/100 · #528 of 1,154 in California
Empress Care Center, Llc
1299 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 · 67 certified beds · For profit - Individual
Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in California
13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 116)bottom quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Empress Care Center, Llc is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 67 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Empress Care Center, Llc at a Glance
C
52/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.19 h.
49<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 116.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
79<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
71<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 056026 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1299 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
Phone4082870616
CountySanta Clara
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds67
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.