Nursing Homes · San Jose, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Empress Care Center, LLC
1299 S. Bascom Avenue · San Jose, CA 95128 · 67 certified beds
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About Empress Care Center, LLC
Empress Care Center, LLC is a nursing home in San Jose, California. Its capacity is 67 beds, below the Santa Clara County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Eva Care Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 44 citations, the most recent on April 28, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.14 hours per resident per day. It is one of 19 nursing homes listed in San Jose. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (44)
Records from September 2022 to April 2025.
December 22, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 21, 2023.
December 22, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2023.
December 22, 2023
Tag F0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 21, 2023.
December 22, 2023
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 21, 2023.
December 22, 2023
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 21, 2023.
December 22, 2023
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2023.
December 22, 2023
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 21, 2023.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
September 2, 2022
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 2, 2022.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.14 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.06 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Part of Eva Care Group, a chain of 9 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.6 for health inspections, 4.4 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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