Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Santa Clara, CA
ALM Inspection Grade B+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 4 points above the California average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Santa Clara, CA
ALM Inspection Grade B+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 4 points above the California average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center

Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center, located in Santa Clara, CA, combines skilled nursing with nursing home care. On the skilled side, a licensed nurse is available around the clock for residents with ongoing clinical requirements. The nursing home aspect is where an individual resides with ongoing nursing supervision and assistance throughout the day. The residence suits someone requiring nursing care within their home.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all work here. Medicaid supports qualified long-term care, Medicare covers short-term skilled care after hospital discharge, and private pay uses personal finances.

Out of 133 beds, 98.5% are occupied, meaning a bed might not be available during the week a family requires it. The staffing documentation indicates that nursing time averages 3 hours and 33 minutes for each resident daily.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 55.4% Above CA avg. ▲ 55.4% Above CA avg.CA average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 42.7% Above CA avg. ▲ 42.7% Above CA avg.CA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 10.5% Below CA avg. ▼ 10.5% Below CA avg.CA average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 20.2% Above CA avg. ▲ 20.2% Above CA avg.CA average: 4.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 238th out of 290 nursing homes we track in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↓ 18% · CA 4h 20mThis facility: 3h 33m per resident per day, 18% below the California average of 4h 20m (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #238 / 290Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 238th out of 290 nursing homes we track in California for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 290 California facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 33m

Standout metric: RN, weekends is +68% above California average

3 of 6 metrics below California average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant8508527,76892100%7.3
Registered Nurse2802812,60092100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse200206,22392100%8
Physical Therapy Assistant5161,6178087%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist3031,4536975%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,42892100%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician4151,2177379%7.1
Dental Services Staff2029198592%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide4047206773%6.6
Administrator2026006470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015046368%8
Dietitian1015046368%8
Occupational Therapy Aide2025036571%7.6
Mental Health Service Worker2024886065%8
RN Director of Nursing1014595257%8.8
Qualified Social Worker4042453538%5.7
Medical Director0221734347%4
Qualified Activities Professional011592224%2.7
Other Physician0113067%5
85 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
28 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
20 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
Coverage 87%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 133 Rank #130 / 341Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 130th out of 341 nursing homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #136 / 344Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 136th out of 344 nursing homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
69 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #12 / 299Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 12th out of 299 nursing homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 299. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
97.9% This home is often near full

Based on residents per day and 133 beds.

Higher than the California average: 82.2%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
130

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
75 days

About This Community

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Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2021 · 5 years of data · Last health inspection Mar 2026

ALM Inspection Grade

88 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

4 points above the California average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Typical

85 severity-weighted points (35 citations) · 11% lower than the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 95)

Enforcement Strong

No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions

Persistence Concern

34 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 25)

Inspection grade: 88 out of 100, letter grade B+.
Total health inspections
7 ↓ 43% · CA 12.2This facility: 7, 43% below the California average of 12.2 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
35 Rank #118 / 293Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 118th out of 293 nursing homes we track in California for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 293 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 30% · CA 49.9This facility: 35, 30% below the California average of 49.9 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
5 Rank #193 / 293Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 193rd out of 293 nursing homes we track in California for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 293 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 5% · CA 4.75This facility: 5, 5% above the California average of 4.75 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
97% corrected 34 of 35 citations corrected · 1 still open
Bar = mix of this home's 35 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected · full color = still open

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · CA 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the California average of 0.3 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
2 ↑ 122% · CA 0.9This facility: 2, 122% above the California average of 0.9 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
50% corrected · 1 open Actual harm
Moderate D–F
31 ↓ 34% · CA 47.2This facility: 31, 34% below the California average of 47.2 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
100% corrected No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
2 ↑ 33% · CA 1.5This facility: 2, 33% above the California average of 1.5 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
100% corrected No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Mar 24, 2026 · 1 citation (Care Planning, moderate), corrected

Most cited category: Pharmacy Services, 7 of 35 citations · 10 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Mar 24, 2026 1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Jul 28, 2025 1 citation
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
May 09, 2025 11 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Environmental minor citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
May 30, 2024 1 citation
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Corrected
Feb 08, 2024 2 citations
Environmental minor citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Sep 26, 2023 2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Jun 11, 2021 17 citations
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 35 citations
Pharmacy Services 7 deficiencies (20%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 5 deficiencies (14%)
Quality of Life & Care 5 deficiencies (14%)
Nutrition & Dietary 5 deficiencies (14%)
Environmental 4 deficiencies (11%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 3 deficiencies (9%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (6%)
Resident Rights 2 deficiencies (6%)
Administration 1 deficiency (3%)
Nursing & Physician Services 1 deficiency (3%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

29 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 35 resulted from complaint investigations.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About penalties and fines Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Aug 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 CA avg $58KCalifornia average: $57,703. Average among the 498 California facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 CA avg 2.06California average: 2.06. Average among the 498 California facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 CA avg 0.57California average: 0.57. Average among the 498 California facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the California average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 18% · CA 4.2This facility: 5.0, 18% above the CA average of 4.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 42% · CA 3.5This facility: 5.0, 42% above the CA average of 3.5 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 5.1 Score · lower is better ↓ 13% · CA 5.9This facility: 5.1, 13% below the CA average of 5.9 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 11.8 Score · lower is better ↑ 17% · CA 10.0This facility: 11.8, 17% above the CA average of 10.0 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 8 better, 3 worse, 2 near CA average

8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 near CA average, 3 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 288 California nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Profitable on care

7.6% operating margin

−1.4 pts vs prior year

Positive margin in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Net income $2.0M after other income.

Does it invest in staff?

Spends less on payroll than most California homes

51.8% payroll share of revenue

CA average 61.4%Rank #173 / 288Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 173rd out of 288 nursing homes we track in California for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll rose $1.2M while revenue rose $1.8M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Resident snapshot
115 residents · Jun 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 11 · 10%
Medicaid 79 · 69%
Private pay & other 25 · 22%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Typical stay

Medicare 1 - 2 months Medicaid 1 - 2 months Private pay & other 3 - 4 months

Places of interest near Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center

Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Clara's city center to Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.71 miles to nearest hospital (O'Connor Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center is located in Santa Clara, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center

What neighborhood is Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center in?

Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center is in the Cory neighborhood of Santa Clara.

Is Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center in a walkable area?

Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center has a walk score of 69. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center?

Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center's occupancy is 97.9%.

Are pets allowed at Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center?

No, Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center is registered as a for-profit.

What is the overall rating for Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center?

Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center have?

Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center has 133 beds.

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