SeniorCareRanked
California/SAN JOSE
36
Poor

SKYLINE HEALTHCARE CENTER - SAN JOSE

2065 FOREST AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

SKYLINE HEALTHCARE CENTER - SAN JOSE is a 253-bed for profit - partnership nursing home located in SAN JOSE, California. It has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 36 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 39.9%. This facility has received 1 fine(s) totaling $105,089. 19 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the MARINER HEALTH CARE chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score36/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating1/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day4.1 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.33 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover40% (↑ Better than avg 40%)
Deficiencies19 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • 1 fine(s) totaling $105,089
  • 1 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day4.1
RN hours/resident/day0.33
Staff turnover39.9%
RN turnover48%

Facility Information

Beds253
Avg residents245.2
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainMARINER HEALTH CARE
Deficiencies (last inspection)19
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting SKYLINE HEALTHCARE CENTER - SAN JOSE

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

SKYLINE HEALTHCARE CENTER - SAN JOSE reports 4.1 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 39.9% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

19 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.