Nursing home

Mission de La Casa

2501 Alvin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle16
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles2
Fines, 3 years$51,753
Beds163

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 35 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Immediate jeopardy1 Actual harm to a resident33 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 21, 2025Building and environmentMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F0925)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Building and environmentKeep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)Immediate jeopardy
pattern
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Food and nutritionHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F0813)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Food and nutritionEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Food and nutritionProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Food and nutritionEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Food and nutritionProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. (F0800)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. (F0740)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Quality of life and careTry 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. (F0700)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Resident assessment and care planningPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 16, 2025
Jun 27, 2024Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jul 26, 2024
Jun 27, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 26, 2024
Jun 27, 2024Resident assessment and care planningPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 26, 2024
Apr 18, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: May 13, 2024
Earlier inspections (15)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Mar 28, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 22, 2024
Jul 12, 2021Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Food and nutritionHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F0813)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Food and nutritionEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Quality of life and careProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F0690)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Resident assessment and care planningCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Resident assessment and care planningAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (F0637)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 12, 2021

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $51,753 (1). Payment denials: 0.

DateTypeAmount
Aug 21, 2025Fine$51,753

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day3.99California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.73California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.64California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year20.1%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds163
Residents per day, average152.8
OwnershipFor-profit, individual owner
Legal business nameCasavina Foundation Corp
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceDec 17, 1991

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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