Westwood Post-Acute

    1601 Petersen Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Exceptional skilled nursing and rehab

    I had a very positive experience at Westwood Post-Acute. The nurses, CNAs, therapists and admissions team were caring, communicative and professional - therapy got me back on my feet, questions were always answered, and department heads were hands-on. The newly remodeled, spotless building and peaceful outdoor spaces made visits pleasant; administrators and case managers were supportive, so I would recommend Westwood for skilled nursing and rehab care.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.22·(141)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      3.2

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive nursing and CNA staff
    • Strong rehabilitation and therapy program (PT/OT/ST)
    • Clean, recently renovated facility and grounds
    • Accessible outdoor garden and patio spaces
    • Engaged case managers and social workers
    • Responsive admissions and discharge coordination
    • Wound care and specialized clinical support
    • Varied daily activities and community outings
    • Goal-oriented therapy with measurable progress
    • Multilingual and culturally sensitive staff
    • Friendly, welcoming staff interactions
    • Emergency-readiness and medical-equipment support

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff conduct and communication
    • Medication-management and administration weaknesses
    • Variable staffing levels and delayed responsiveness
    • Sanitation concerns and odor issues in specific areas
    • Inconsistent laundry and personal-property accountability
    • Front-desk and administrative responsiveness gaps
    • Variability in meal quality and portioning
    • Crowded shared rooms and parking limitations
    • Uncoordinated discharge planning and interdepartmental communication
    • Gaps in infection-prevention and pest-control follow-up

    Summary of reviews

    Westwood Post-Acute presents as a large, recently renovated post-acute and skilled nursing facility with several clear strengths and some recurring operational concerns. Many families and patients praised the facility’s therapy services, noting goal-driven physical, occupational and speech therapy with measurable progress and successful transitions back home. The building, common areas and outdoor garden are frequently described as clean, well maintained and welcoming; the facility’s physical environment supports mobility and outdoor activity for residents.

    Clinical staff and direct caregivers are the facility’s most commonly cited strength. Numerous accounts describe caring, attentive nurses and CNAs who provide individualized attention, timely rehabilitation support and strong wound-care outcomes. Case managers and social workers are also frequently mentioned as supportive and effective in coordinating admissions, care plans and transitions. At the same time, a subset of experiences raises concerns about inconsistent staff conduct and communication tone, along with variability in responsiveness to call bells and bedside needs. Staffing levels appear uneven at times, contributing to delays in assistance for some residents.

    Medication and clinical-process issues are a prominent pattern in the negative feedback. Reviews indicate medication-management weaknesses, including missed or delayed medication administration and challenges reconciling regimens during transitions. These concerns are tied to family distress and require attention to pharmacy coordination and nursing workflow. Infection-prevention and sanitation were also raised as areas needing improvement: several comments referenced cleanliness issues in particular units, odor concerns in some common areas, and pest-control follow-up as operational gaps rather than facility-wide constants.

    Dining and activities are mixed but generally positive. Many residents enjoy meals and social dining; others find portioning or menu consistency lacking. The facility offers a range of daily activities, outings, music and community programs that contribute to resident engagement. Administrative experiences vary—admissions and some discharge coordination are described as organized and helpful, while other accounts describe front-desk responsiveness problems, uncoordinated discharge meetings and occasional breakdowns in property/laundry accountability.

    In summary, Westwood Post-Acute appears to be a rehab-focused facility with strong therapy services, engaged case management and many compassionate direct-care staff, operating within a modern, clean environment. However, prospective residents and families should be aware of recurrent operational themes: variable staffing responsiveness, procedural weaknesses around medication administration and discharge coordination, localized sanitation and pest-control follow-up needs, and inconsistent handling of personal property. Those considering Westwood for short-term rehabilitation may find the therapy and clinical support beneficial; families placing residents for longer-term care should discuss current staffing patterns, medication reconciliation processes, sanitation protocols and administrative communication practices during the tour and admission process.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Westwood Post-Acute is located at 1601 Petersen Ave, San Jose, CA, 95129.

    About Westwood Post-Acute

    Westwood Post-Acute sits on Petersen Avenue in San Jose, and the facility has 258 certified beds while caring for about 249 residents each day, and what you'll often find is a mix of short-term and long-term care including skilled nursing, subacute care, memory care, and specialized dementia programs, which comes in handy for families needing different kinds of support under one roof. The place has a variety of services like rehabilitation with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus things like respiratory and IV therapies, wound care, and salon services for the residents, so folks get a little of everything in terms of their needs. The facility has been under the management of Toby Tilford and Curtis Rodriguez since October 2019 and carries the links with Links Healthcare Group, which sometimes means there are more resources, but it depends on what you're looking for. Westwood Post-Acute does have a recognized leadership team and was listed among U.S. News Best Nursing Homes for 2024, and it also has a CMS 5-Star rating for the quality of resident care, though those kinds of awards don't always tell the whole story.

    When reading inspection history, it's important to know that the facility's April 2025 standard inspection showed 18 deficiencies, including one related to infection, but the total number of deficiencies on record stands at 84, with four relating to infection control, and the citations detail failures to protect residents from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and also cover failures in respecting people's rights to dignity, choice, and communication, so that's something families may want to look into more. There isn't any public data on nurse turnover or nurse hours per resident per day, which makes it hard to know exactly how staffing shapes up on a daily basis, and that can matter quite a bit if you're watching out for your loved ones' well-being. Amenities include things you'd expect, like salon services, but also outpatient rehabilitation and social services to help with staying connected, and the facility claims to offer a homelike, joyful environment focused on quality of life, though experiences can vary and it's wise to visit firsthand. There's an option to claim a listing and even a "favorite" feature for users looking things up online, and Westwood has a solid 4.5 rating based on 76 reviews, so some families seem fairly satisfied, but everyone's experience is different. The infection control citations, rights deficiencies, and care details are all on public reports, so families should make sure they feel comfortable with any community by checking these kinds of records closely.

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