Santa Clara Post Acute
Santa Clara, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056069) · 201 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (408) 988-7667 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Santa Clara Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Santa Clara Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.81 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.0 percent.
Santa Clara Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials listed by CMS. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Santa Clara Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Santa Clara, California, operating under Santa Clara County. The facility has been certified since May 1969 and is licensed for 201 beds, with an average of 189.1 residents on any given day. It is operated as a for-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation or ownership change within the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Santa Clara Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. This overall score is built from three component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 3.81 hours per resident per day, including about 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.0 percent.
Regarding the penalty and compliance record, CMS lists zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials recorded. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for Santa Clara Post Acute.
This profile reflects data drawn from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and any updates 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?
Santa Clara Post Acute has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, which CMS lists as at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 about 3.81 hours per resident per day, including about 0.45 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and turnover of 28.0 percent.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials on record.
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 a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Santa Clara Post Acute is certified for 201 beds and has an average daily census of 189.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not list a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 5, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4089887667 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4089887667 or check the Care Compare listing for the latest inspection reports.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056069?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.