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White Blossom Care Center

1990 FRUITDALE AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95128
(408) 998-8447
153 licensed beds

CMS rates White Blossom Care Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 73 citations across 20 inspections in the last three years, with $97,052 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
153
CMS facility ID
555068
Care type
Nursing home
County
Santa Clara
Facility name
White Blossom Care Center
Street address
1990 FRUITDALE AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
San Jose, CA 95128
Phone
(408) 998-8447

White Blossom Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in San Jose, California. It is licensed for 153 beds — well above 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 Pacs Group, a group of 277 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited White Blossom Care Center 73 times across 20 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $97,052 in fines. 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
Pacs Group
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Bay Bridge Capital Partners, Llc
Indirect owner — 100% stake — since 2014
Hudson River Opco Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2019
Apt, Frederick
Officer — since 2024
Awerbuck, Matthew
Managing employee — since 2022
Jergensen, Joshua
Officer — since 2024
Mitchell, John
Officer — since 2024
Pierce, Robert
Managing employee · Operational control — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
6 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1977-05-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
18 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$97,052 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-13
Nurse staffing
4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$742 per day (≈ $22,560/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
4% Medicaid · 17% Medicare · 79% private/other
Occupancy
98% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
44% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
153
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · 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.
2026-05-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
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 2026-06-06
F-0627
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-03-13Health inspection15 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-04-06
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-04-06
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-04-06
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 2026-04-06
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-04-06
F-0698
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-04-06
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-04-06
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-04-06
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 2026-04-06
F-0802
E · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2026-04-06
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2026-04-06
F-0812
F · 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 2026-04-06
F-0813
F · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2026-04-06
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-06
F-0921
F · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-04-06
18 earlier / fire-safety inspections (56 citations)
2026-03-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-03-19
2025-06-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-05-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-22
2024-11-21Health inspection2 citations
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-12-14
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-12-14
2024-10-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-08-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0758
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-09-19
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-19
2024-08-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-05
2024-06-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-19
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-19
2024-06-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0552
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-07-03
2024-06-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0921
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-06-28
2024-02-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-01
2024-01-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0559
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2023-12-21
2022-02-15Health inspection16 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-04-15
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-04-15
F-0578
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-04-15
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2022-04-15
F-0655
E · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-04-15
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-04-15
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-04-15
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-04-15
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 2022-04-08
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 2022-04-15
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-04-15
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-04-15
F-0758
E · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2022-04-15
F-0761
E · 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 2022-04-15
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 2022-04-15
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-15
2026-03-13Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0342
D · No harm found
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2026-03-31
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-03-31
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-03-31
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2026-03-31
2024-11-21Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-12-13
K-0347
F · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-12-13
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-13
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-12-13
2024-06-12Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
K-0353
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-07-01
2022-02-15Fire-safety inspection15 citations
E-0004
D · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-03-07
E-0006
D · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2022-03-07
E-0026
D · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2022-03-07
E-0030
D · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2022-03-07
E-0031
D · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2022-03-07
E-0032
D · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2022-03-07
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-03-07
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2022-03-07
K-0342
D · No harm found
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2022-03-07
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-03-07
K-0711
D · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2022-03-07
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-03-07
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-03-07
K-0919
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2022-03-07
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-03-07

Federal penalties

2026-05-12Fine$23,625
2024-02-08Fine$73,427
Total fines$97,052
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 555068.
How it compares in California.
Inspection citations, 3 years
73
More than 61% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 65
Federal fines, 3 years
$97,052
More than 92% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.0
Higher than 22% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
52%
Higher than 90% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 17 and worse on 0. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased3.2%10.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight1.0%4.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.6%0.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms4.8%7.6%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.3%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.3%1.6%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%98.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened2.4%8.9%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication3.7%13.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine89.0%97.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.7%4.3%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence3.8%9.8%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication9.6%12.3%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.042.211.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.761.501.69Better than state
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 medication0.3%1.3%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine91.8%93.1%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission19.8%22.6%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit6.8%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 5 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0684 4 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  • F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • F-0552 2 inspections. Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

What its owners also hold

  • Bay Bridge Capital Partners, Llc has an ownership stake on file at 28 nursing homes, averaging 3.5 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Hudson River Opco Llc has an ownership stake on file at 26 nursing homes, averaging 3.6 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
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 0.4 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Good Samaritan Hospital, about 4.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital-san Jose, about 8.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
3.9176 ratings on Google
★Sunflower · 2026-05-20 · via Google

“No good food provided to the patients. All food looks gross and alot of patients do not want to eat it. As well some of the CNA are rude or not helpful. Some of the items in the rooms are broken not repair. Some rooms need new painting and bathrooms toilets are yellow from the inside and have a bad smell. This center need updated renovation. Some of the nurses are not friendly. The tvs in the roo…”

★★★★★erick venegas · 2026-05-07 · via Google

“Awesome facility! Anna Jiwon and Vivian are amazing the social services team. They are very responsible with Their patients! I couldn't recommend a skilled nursing facility anymore than White Blossom care center but especially the social services team!”

★★★Steven Cheng · 2022-11-14 · via Google

“The reasons for three stars as follow: One of the star is for CNA name TG (Thank God), things are different when he is on his day off. TG is a very nice gentleman with caring heart and well trained! He should be recognized and awarded! One of the star is for the PTA (Physical Therapy assistant) Randy and Jose. Those two gentlemen also very well trained with patience and technique. They truly car…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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