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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Mission De La Casa
2501 Alvin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121 · Santa Clara County
Welcome to Mission de La Casa. We are an independent and privately owned 24-hour skilled nursing facility. We are located in the heart of Silicon Valley
55
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 91% full (149 of 163 beds occupied on an average day).
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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in San Jose
Mission De La Casa is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in San Jose, CA, with 163 certified beds and an average of about 149 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.24 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.67 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 18.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $51,753 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.24 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •16 deficiencies at last survey
- •$51,753 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated San Jose options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 163
- Avg. residents/day
- 149
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 555487
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
- 4.24
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.67
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 18.2%
- 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)
- 16
- Federal fines
- 1 ($51,753)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (35 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-21Severity K — immediate jeopardyInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-08-21Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
2025-08-21Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
2025-08-21Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-08-21Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
2025-08-21Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 | Fine | $51,753 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Studio apartments
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
2501 Alvin 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Mission De La Casa
How much does Mission De La Casa cost?
Mission De La Casa 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 Mission De La Casa's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Mission De La Casa 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Mission De La Casa?
Staff provide about 4.24 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 18.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Mission De La Casa?
Mission De La Casa has 35 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Mission De La Casa have availability?
Typically 91% full (149 of 163 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Mission De La Casa offer?
Mission De La Casa in San Jose, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 163 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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