Skilled nursing · San Jose, CA

Inspire Behavioral Health

401 RIDGE VISTA AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95127

2 / 5CMS 116 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Inspire Behavioral Health carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 62 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus California state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 87.2 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 38.8 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.51 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 30 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, California DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

Low rate of falls with major injury

This

1.1%

National

1.6%

Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.

Stable nursing staff

This

30.9%

National

53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

High antipsychotic prescribing

This

87.2%

National

14%

Above national median. Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

High sedative / sleep-medication prescribing

This

38.8%

National

15%

Above national median. Worth asking — sedative use sometimes rises when antipsychotic prescribing comes under pressure.

Federal CMS + California state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.51

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

2.48

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

30%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

50%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

87.2%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

38.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID05A277

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds116

Avg residents115

CA licenseOn file · #70000209

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility's long-stay antipsychotic rate is 87% — roughly three times the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with schizophrenia, Tourette's, and Huntington's from this measure, so this reflects prescribing for residents who don't have a primary psychotic diagnosis. Worth asking on a tour: 'How does my parent get back off these meds if started?'
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 39%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 0.0% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 1.1% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 31% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, California DPH · Last reconciled May 16, 2026

State record

California licensing.

License number

70000209

County

Santa Clara

Source: California Department of Health · last scraped 2026-05-05

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Inspire Behavioral Health?

Inspire Behavioral Health has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Inspire Behavioral Health been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 5 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Inspire Behavioral Health appears in the record section above.

Does Inspire Behavioral Health use antipsychotic medications?

87.2 percent of long-stay residents at Inspire Behavioral Health are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 38.8 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Inspire Behavioral Health's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Inspire Behavioral Health has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 62 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and California state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Inspire Behavioral Health?

Inspire Behavioral Health is located at 401 RIDGE VISTA AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95127. Phone: (408) 923-7232. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Inspire Behavioral Health a special focus facility?

Inspire Behavioral Health is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Inspire Behavioral Health's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Inspire Behavioral Health has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Inspire Behavioral Health compare to other San Jose skilled nursing facilities?

Inspire Behavioral Health holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 62. Browse the full San Jose directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Inspire Behavioral Health?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Inspire Behavioral Health and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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