Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Westwood Post Acute
1601 Petersen Avenue · San Jose, CA 95129 · 258 certified beds
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About Westwood Post Acute
Westwood Post Acute is a nursing home in San Jose, California. Its capacity is 258 beds, above the Santa Clara County median of 94 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Links Healthcare Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 95 citations, the most recent on May 29, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.55 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
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (95)
Records from April 2021 to May 2026.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
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 May 16, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
January 21, 2025
Tag F0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2025.
December 23, 2024
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 January 13, 2025.
December 23, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
June 11, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 11, 2024.
May 13, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 24, 2024.
April 29, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2024.
February 27, 2024
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $31,936
March 26, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $18,871 against this nursing home on March 26, 2026.
March 26, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,065 against this nursing home on March 26, 2026.
Staffing
4.55 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.40 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Links Healthcare Group, a chain of 32 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.1 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 2.8 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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Nearby alternatives
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