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Westwood Post Acute

1601 Petersen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129 · Santa Clara County

2.0CMS overall rating(408) 253-7502 Visit website ↗

Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 96% full (249 of 258 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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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

Westwood Post Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in San Jose, CA, with 258 certified beds and an average of about 249 residents per day. It operates as part of the Links Healthcare Group network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.68 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 26 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.40 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•26 deficiencies at last survey

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: 258
Avg. residents/day: 249
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Links Healthcare Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 055750

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

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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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.40; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.68; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 45.6%; 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): 26
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-04-18
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (89 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2026-04-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-04-21Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

2025-08-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

2025-08-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.

2025-07-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2025-04-18Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

1601 Petersen 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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Common questions about Westwood Post Acute

How much does Westwood Post Acute cost?

Westwood 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 Westwood Post Acute's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Westwood Post Acute 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Westwood Post Acute?

Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Westwood Post Acute?

Westwood Post Acute has 89 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Westwood Post Acute have availability?

Typically 96% full (249 of 258 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 Westwood Post Acute offer?

Westwood Post Acute in San Jose, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 258 beds.

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