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The Ridge Post Acute

1355 CLAYTON ROAD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95127
(408) 251-3070
54 licensed beds

CMS rates The Ridge Post Acute 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 76 citations across 9 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Bed capacity
54
CMS facility ID
555799
Care type
Nursing home
County
Santa Clara
Facility name
The Ridge Post Acute
Street address
1355 CLAYTON ROAD
City / state / ZIP
San Jose, CA 95127
Phone
(408) 251-3070

The Ridge Post Acute is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in San Jose, California. It is licensed for 54 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 180 senior care facilities in San Jose and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Links Healthcare Group, a group of 32 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited The Ridge Post Acute 76 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Links Healthcare Group
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Morales, James
Direct owner — 24% stake — since 2019
Morales, Judith
Direct owner — 24% stake — since 2019
Anderson, Chad
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Beardsley, Mary
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Bernholz, Victoria
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Clawson, Scott
Indirect owner — since 2019
Deguzman, Myrna
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Earl, Steven
Indirect owner — since 2019
Eide Bailly Llp
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Forbright Bank
Security-interest holder — since 2019
Frojelin, Antonette
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Heaton, Kolby
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Kaur, Ishdeep
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Links Healthcare Group Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Links Support Services, Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Rodriguez, Curtis
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Sanofsky, Jack
Indirect owner — since 2019
Subia, Ellen
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Tilford, Toby
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Woods, Norman
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2002-09-05
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-01-12
Nurse staffing
3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$602 per day (≈ $18,300/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
59% Medicaid · 17% Medicare · 24% private/other
Occupancy
85% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
17% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
54
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-06-17
2026-01-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-01-29
F-0638
D · No harm found
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2026-01-30
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2026-01-30
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-30
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-01-29
F-0726
F · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2026-01-29
F-0732
E · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-01-22
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-29
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (66 citations)
2024-10-25Health inspection8 citations
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-11-13
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-11-13
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-11-13
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-11-13
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-13
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-11-13
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-11-13
F-0925
F · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-11-13
2024-05-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-06-21
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-21
F-0745
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-06-21
2023-04-21Health inspection20 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-05-18
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-05-10
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0687
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0801
E · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2023-05-19
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2023-05-19
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-05-19
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-19
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0888
D · No harm found
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2023-05-11
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2023-04-21
2026-01-12Fire-safety inspection16 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-02-05
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2026-01-23
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-02-03
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2026-01-26
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-03
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-02-03
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-02-03
K-0374
F · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-02-03
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-23
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2026-02-04
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-02-03
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2026-01-26
K-0916
F · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2026-02-17
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2027-02-28
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-26
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-02-05
2024-10-25Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0039
D · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0347
F · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-15
2023-04-21Fire-safety inspection13 citations
E-0037
D · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-05-15
E-0041
D · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0347
E · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0921
E · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0926
D · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-05-15
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555799.
How it compares in California.
Inspection citations, 3 years
76
More than 65% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 65
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.9
Higher than 11% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
40%
Higher than 64% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 11 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased3.7%10.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight6.0%4.1%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms8.4%7.6%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.3%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.2%1.6%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%98.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened1.1%8.9%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication11.5%13.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%97.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers1.7%4.3%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence1.2%9.8%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication11.7%12.3%15.4%Near state average
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%94.6%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.4%1.3%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine97.9%93.1%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission13.9%22.6%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit5.0%11.1%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0912 3 inspections. Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
  • K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-0363 3 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-0918 3 inspections. Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  • F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

  • Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
  • File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, about 7.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital-san Jose, about 8.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Good Samaritan Hospital, about 10 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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