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EMPRESS CARE CENTER, LLC

1299 S. BASCOM AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Score: 65 / 100

Empress Care Center, Llc is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 65/100. Located in San Jose, California, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Empress Care Center, Llc is near the national average, with 4.06 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 44 deficiencies at Empress Care Center, Llc. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.06 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.56 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.73 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.44 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

44
Total Deficiencies
Apr 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 44 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0700 Severity F
    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
    Apr 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity F
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Apr 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0836 Severity F
    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, Sta
    Apr 27, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Apr 27, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 6.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 9.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
67
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13