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Westwood Post Acute

1601 Petersen Avenue · San Jose, CA 95129 · 258 certified beds

(408) 253-7502

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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 99 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

2.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (95)

Records from April 2021 to May 2026.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0644

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0676

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0685

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0758

    Implement 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 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0804

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0638

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0692

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0759

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0761

    Ensure 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0658

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0578

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0698

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0700

    Try 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 F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0800

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0908

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0550

    Honor 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 December 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0806

    Ensure 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 14, 2023.

  • November 21, 2023

    Tag F0679

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.

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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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in San Jose.

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