Saratoga, CA · 37 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Saratoga's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,080–$16,650/mo
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Creekside Post-Acute
3580 Payne Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117 · Santa Clara County
Creekside Post-Acute is located in sunny San Jose, CA, and provides residents with a dedicated, professional staff that is equipped with strengths and talents to deliver the best possible care on a consistent basis. Our full team of therapists specializes in short-term rehabilitation to get each resident we serve back…
75
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (125 of 130 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Jose
Creekside Post-Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in San Jose, CA, with 130 certified beds and an average of about 125 residents per day. It operates as part of the Links Healthcare Group network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.76 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 60.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $20,248 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.90 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in San Jose for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 130
- Avg. residents/day
- 125
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Links Healthcare Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 055884
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,080–$16,650/mo (median $13,400) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Jose prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.90
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.76
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 60.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 6
- Federal fines
- 1 ($20,248)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2024-12-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (42 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-09-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-06-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
2025-04-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-11-08Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-18 | Fine | $20,248 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
3580 Payne Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Creekside Post-Acute cost?
Creekside Post-Acute does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the San Jose, CA area typically runs $11,080–$16,650 per month (median $13,400, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Creekside Post-Acute's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Creekside Post-Acute 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Creekside Post-Acute?
Staff provide about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 60.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Creekside Post-Acute?
Creekside Post-Acute has 42 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-12-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Creekside Post-Acute have availability?
Typically 96% full (125 of 130 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Creekside Post-Acute offer?
Creekside Post-Acute in San Jose, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 130 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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