WESTWOOD POST ACUTE
1601 PETERSEN AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95129
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WESTWOOD POST ACUTE Compares
WESTWOOD POST ACUTE is a 258-bed for-profit nursing facility in San Jose, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.8%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 258 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 19 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in San Jose, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.2% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (30% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the California average of 1.6% (54% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.5% — better than the California average of 23.1% (28% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WESTWOOD POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WESTWOOD POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in San Jose.
How is WESTWOOD POST ACUTE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is WESTWOOD POST ACUTE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.2% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WESTWOOD POST ACUTE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WESTWOOD POST ACUTE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 258 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WESTWOOD POST ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WESTWOOD POST ACUTE lag behind other San Jose options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 19 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around San Jose
San Jose sits in Santa Clara County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 259,988 (13.5%)
- Median age
- 37.2 years
- Median household income
- $130,890
- Median home value
- $1,061,900
Demographics for Santa Clara County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near San Jose.
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