EMPRESS CARE CENTER, LLC

Empress Care Center, LLC is a skilled nursing facility located at 1299 S. Bascom Avenue in San Jose, California, within Santa Clara County. The facility operates with 67 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit, individually owned organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Empress Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, indicating performance below the national average in this category. Survey results in this domain reflect findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The facility's staffing rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting above-average staffing levels relative to national benchmarks, which account for both registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating that this facility's reported clinical quality measures perform at the top tier nationally. These measures include factors such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. Empress Care Center is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification makes the facility accessible to a broader range of residents, including those who qualify for government-funded programs. Individuals seeking admission are encouraged to verify current bed availability and coverage details directly with the facility, as payment policies and program enrollment can change over time. Private pay and other insurance options may also be available depending on the facility's current agreements. When considered alongside national averages, Empress Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint. The 2-star health inspection rating suggests that the facility has had more findings or more severe findings during state inspections than many comparable facilities across the country. In contrast, the 4-star staffing rating indicates the facility dedicates more nursing hours per resident than the national norm, and the 5-star quality measure rating reflects strong performance on standardized clinical outcome indicators. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and individual quality measure breakdowns before making decisions about care placement.