Nursing home · Top rated by CMS
O'connor Hospital D/P SNF
2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 · Map
Government - County · 24 certified beds
O'connor Hospital D/P SNF is a Medicare-certified nursing home in San Jose, California. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 8.54 hours per resident per day, above the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Aug 29, 2025 cited 2 deficiencies.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How O'connor Hospital D/P SNF compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | California avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 8.54 | 4.51 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.05 | 0.65 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.02 | 2.64 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 13.7% | 38.1% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 2.0 | 15.4 | 9.5 | below avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
- Every deficiency from the August 29, 2025 inspection was corrected by September 18, 2025
What inspectors found at O'connor Hospital D/P SNF
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 20, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 20, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · May 20, 2024 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · May 20, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · May 20, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · May 20, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · May 20, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · May 20, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 20, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · May 20, 2024 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 2105 Forest Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128 - CMS certification #
- 555916
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 24
- Avg residents/day
- 23.2
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 2019-11-07
- Setting
- Urban
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Location and nearby
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Other public records
- Kitchen 3 inspections by County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health since 2025; latest Green (pass) (February 2026)
Full public records, with dates and sources
Kitchen inspections
The local health department inspects the kitchen that serves residents. Results are in the agency's own words.
County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health: O'Connor Hospital
- Feb 11, 2026 (routine inspection): Green (pass).
4 violations
- Proper hot and cold holding temperatures (Major). Inspector’s note: REPEAT VIOLATION: Cooler next to the stove at 55F [CA] Maintain all coolers at 41aF or colder. - DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN 41F OR COLDER. MONITOR THIS UNIT'S TEMPERATURE DAILY AND TAKE PROPER MEASURE, INCLUDING REPLACING IT IF NEEDED, TO ...
- Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible (Minor). Inspector’s note: Poor water flow and low temperature [70F] at the service area hand sink [CA] Restore proper flow and maintain water at 100F - 108F
- Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity (Minor). Inspector’s note: Two pots were observed to be quite burnt and blackened [CA] Either scrub heavily such pots or dispose and replace - Pots were disposed of during the inspection.
- Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly (Minor). Inspector’s note: Employee rinse soap off hand too early and washed the rest of the time with water [CA] All food employees shall thoroughly wash their hands and that portion of their arms exposed to direct food contact with soap and vigorously rub hands together to lather up for at least 10 to 15 seconds. They ...
- Jul 3, 2025 (routine inspection): Green (pass).
6 violations
- Proper hot and cold holding temperatures (Major). Inspector’s note: 1. Pork tofu, pasta, and chicken in cold food prep station cooler 52F-55F [CA] Maintain potentially hazardous foods at 41F or cooler. The following items were discarded and detergent was poured over them: 2 Lbs of pork 1 Lbs of pasta 2 Lbs of chicken 1 Lbs of tofu 2. Beef toquitos made 3 hours ago ...
- Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use (Minor). Inspector’s note: Hood system for the griddle and stoves shows grease buildup [CA] Clean the hood system
- Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification (Minor). Inspector’s note: Food safety certificate and food handler cards are not available [CA] Have all required certificates available for review during inspection
- Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use (Minor). Inspector’s note: A couple of clean pans have some black areas [CA] Clean pots and pans more thoroughly to eliminate blackened areas. One old pan was discarded during the inspection.
- Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity (Minor). Inspector’s note: Cold food prep station cooler at 55F [CA] Maintain all coolers at 41F or colder
- Wiping cloths: properly used, stored (Minor). Inspector’s note: No sanitizer was detected in the wiping cloth pail. Sanitizer container was empty at the three-compartment dispenser [CA] Maintain 257-700 Ecolab sanitizer solution in the pail - Corrected during the inspection.
- Feb 17, 2025 (routine inspection): Green (pass).
2 violations
- Proper hot and cold holding temperatures (Major). Inspector’s note: Shredded cheddar cheese at 54F [CA] Maintain dairy products at 45F or cooler - 5 pounds of cheese was discarded during the inspection.
- Hot and cold water available (Minor). Inspector’s note: Hot water at the cook line hand sink 74F [ CA] Maintain hot water at 100F - 108F
Source: the agency's records, inspections since Oct 16, 2023, as of Oct 15, 2026. G (Green): Pass. Y (Yellow): Conditional pass; major violations found, follow-up inspection required. R (Red): Closed; an imminent health hazard was found. Major violation: The county's critical (major) violation flag.
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose. 0.9 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 2 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose, San Jose. 0.0 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Nor-Cal Professional Home Health Care Services, In, San Jose. 0.8 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Bascom Pharmacy. 0.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 95128 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Stevens Creek Dialysis, San Jose, 0.3 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Davita Cornerhouse Dialysis Center, San Jose, 0.4 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Santa Clara Valley Renal Care Center, San Jose, 0.8 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 32 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 95128.
Redwood Hospice, office in San Jose, 1.6 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars)
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northern C, office in San Jose, 1.6 miles away, straight line
Soleil Hospice, LLC, office in San Jose, 4.4 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- County Of Santa Clara, San Jose. 0.9 miles away, straight line. 2 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: very high. By hazard: inland flooding very high, tornado very low, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake very high. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health kitchen inspections | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: no FEMA wildfire rating of moderate or higher here |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | Could not read the site |
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Frequently asked questions
Is O'connor Hospital D/P SNF a good nursing home?
CMS gives O'connor Hospital D/P SNF an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is O'connor Hospital D/P SNF staffed?
O'connor Hospital D/P SNF reports 8.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Has O'connor Hospital D/P SNF had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 2 deficiencies.
How many beds does O'connor Hospital D/P SNF have?
O'connor Hospital D/P SNF is certified for 24 beds.