MILPITAS CARE CENTER

Milpitas Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 120 Corning Avenue in Milpitas, California (Santa Clara County), ZIP code 95035. The facility operates 35 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Milpitas Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, also below the national average. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, likewise consistent with the national average. CMS star ratings are derived from inspection reports, staffing data submitted by facilities, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments. Milpitas Care Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility requirements in the state of California. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (408) 262-0217 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accept. When compared to national benchmarks, Milpitas Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall rating of 2 stars and health inspection rating of 2 stars fall below the national average, while its staffing and quality measure ratings of 3 stars each are consistent with national norms. The facility's 35 certified beds make it a relatively small nursing home by national standards, as the average facility operates considerably more beds. Located in the Santa Clara County area of Northern California, Milpitas Care Center represents one of several skilled nursing options available in the greater San Jose metropolitan region. Individuals researching nursing facility options are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility and to conduct in-person visits as part of any placement decision.