The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WESTWOOD POST ACUTE
SAN JOSE, CA · Medicare-certified · 258 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
WESTWOOD POST ACUTE in San Jose has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty; staffing is 3 stars and reported nurse staffing is 4.44 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark. Quality measures are rated 5 stars, but the facility was cited for issues including treatment and care, infection prevention and control, and food temperature.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4411 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $18,871recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4411.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.78
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.24
- Nurse aides
- 2.42
- Weekend nursing
- 4.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 49%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.9%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.5%1.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%3.6%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.7%1.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.5%3.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.7%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.5%6.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%0.9%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3%3%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.8%5.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $18,871 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $18,871 in total fines.
- $18,871
Federal fine
Mar 26, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 7, 2019
Now operated by Westwood Post-acute, previously Amberwood Gardens.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · 32 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 248.5 residents on an average day (96% of 258 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.