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Empress Care Center, LLC, San Jose, CA: 4 star rating, no fines

Empress Care Center, LLC in San Jose, CA is owned by 2 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 27 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on April 28, 2025, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Watch this facility's inspections and finesGet nursing homes in California
Address
1299 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
5 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
67
Residents per day
49 on average
Ownership type
For profit, individual
Chain
Eva Care Group, 9 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
27, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
April 28, 2025
CMS Certification Number
056026
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
April 28, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 29, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 16, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 29, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F758Implement 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 limited.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 1, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 1, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 11, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F700Try 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.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 1, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 1, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 2, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 1, 2025data.cms.gov
April 28, 2025F578Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 1, 2025data.cms.gov
October 16, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 31, 2024data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 21, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 21, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 21, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 21, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F758Implement 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 limited.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 21, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F700Try 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 21, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 21, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
December 22, 2023F578Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 21, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 7 individual or personal trusts (2 owners, 2 managers, 1 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

Also on SpecStream

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