Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose
San Jose, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055318) · 253 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $105,089
Phone: (408) 280-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose reports total nurse staffing of 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.9%.
Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose has 1 federal fine on record totaling $105,089.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, first approved for certification on March 31, 1974. The facility is certified for 253 beds and has an average daily census of 241.6 residents. It operates under a for-profit partnership ownership structure and is part of the Mariner Health Care chain, which includes 17 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. The health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.07, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. The nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 38.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $105,089.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this listing based on the data provided.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 and a nursing turnover rate of 38.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $105,089.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, this facility does not have an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 253 beds and has an average daily census of 241.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit partnership structure and is part of the Mariner Health Care chain, which includes 17 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4082802500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4082802500 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 view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055318?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.