Nursing home · San Jose, CA
Empress Care Center, LLC
1299 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 · (408) 287-0616
Empress Care Center, LLC is a 67-bed for-profit nursing home in San Jose, California (Santa Clara County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1969. On average it cares for 49 residents a day (about 74% of its certified beds). It is part of Eva Care Group, a group of 9 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.14 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.74 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 21% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 22% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 28, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 13 below the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Individual. Legal business name: Empress Care Center, LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Empress Care Center, LLC?
CMS rates Empress Care Center, LLC 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Empress Care Center, LLC have?
67 certified beds, with an average of 49 residents a day.
Does Empress Care Center, LLC accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Empress Care Center, LLC?
(408) 287-0616. Address: 1299 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).