Empress Care Center, Llc
San Jose, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056026) · 67 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (408) 287-0616 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Empress Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Empress Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7%.
Empress Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Empress Care Center, LLC is a 67-bed skilled nursing facility in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, with an average daily census of 48.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 10, 1969, and is operated under a for-profit individual ownership structure. It is part of the Eva Care Group chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Empress Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.19, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Empress Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 32.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Empress Care Center has 67 certified beds and an average daily census of 48.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility under individual ownership and is part of the Eva Care Group chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 10, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Empress Care Center scores 4 overall, 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 5 for QM.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 4082870616 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 4082870616 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056026?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.