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Almaden Health And Rehabilitation Center in San Jose, CA

Almaden Health And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in San Jose, CA.

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Almaden Health And Rehabilitation Center in San Jose, CA

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2065 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95124

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.6 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of Almaden Health And Rehabilitation Center

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Caregivers are described in two ways

Residents and families describe the caregivers as both supportive and, at times, lacking professionalism.

Several reviews praise the nursing and therapy teams as courteous, compassionate, and patient with residents, including patients who do not speak English well. Other reviews take a more negative view, describing inattentiveness, rudeness, and issues with how calls and concerns are handled. Across the reviews, the experience is inconsistent enough that families repeatedly mention specific staff behavior when explaining what to expect.

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Rehabilitation progress is reported

Families report meaningful rehab gains tied to therapy support.

One family describes a stroke recovery with improved mobility, including using a cane and walking rather than relying on a wheelchair. Another review credits physical therapy as the standout part of care, even while the rest of the stay draws strong criticism. Together, the reviews suggest therapy can be a bright spot for rehabilitation outcomes.

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Communication and case management concerns

Families describe trouble getting timely updates from staff and social work.

Multiple reviews say calls go unanswered and that family members struggle to reach the facility for updates. Several also point to social work or case management not returning calls and not communicating key dates or discharge and transfer information. In these accounts, the lack of communication contributes to added stress for families during transitions and day-to-day concerns.

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Food quality is a recurring complaint

Reviews frequently criticize meal quality and accuracy.

A number of reviews describe the food as horrible, with concerns about expired items and meals being served incorrectly. One review also notes that food can feel limited on special diets, even if the overall care seems okay. While the community does offer restaurant-style dining and diet-support categories, the reviews focus far more on dissatisfaction with day-to-day meals.

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Cleanliness and hygiene draw mixed reviews

Hygiene and cleanliness concerns come up alongside claims the facility is clean.

Some reviews say the facility looks clean and well kept, including comments about overall cleanliness. Others describe serious hygiene problems such as mold in showers and dirty bathrooms, along with complaints about conditions for bathing and schedules. Because both perspectives appear, cleanliness seems uneven depending on where and when a family or resident observed it.

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Features

Housing

  • 77 resident community capacity 77 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Jose International (8 miles away) San Jose International (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of San Jose, California offers a convenient and well-equipped neighborhood for senior living. With several pharmacies located within a short distance, access to healthcare and medication is easily accessible. There are also reputable physicians' offices nearby for medical needs. The area is surrounded by beautiful parks like Belgatos Park and Houge Park, providing opportunities for leisurely walks and outdoor activities. In terms of dining options, there are various cafes and restaurants offering a diverse selection of cuisine. Additionally, there are places of worship nearby for spiritual guidance and community involvement. The presence of theaters provides entertainment options, while transportation services such as the San Jose Diridon Station ensure easy connectivity to other parts of the city if needed. Overall, this area offers a comfortable and convenient environment for seniors seeking a vibrant community with essential amenities close by.

Pharmacies

  • Safeway Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)

Physicians

  • California Skin Institute (0.9 miles)
  • Imig, Mary Dr - Mary L Imig, MD - Los Olivos Women's Medical Group (1 miles)
  • Ramblc Pediatric Group (1.2 miles)
  • Palo Alto Medical Foundation (1.3 miles)
  • Comprehensive Pain Management Center (1.5 miles)
  • Palo Alto Medical Foundation (3.3 miles)
  • Obstetrix Medical Group (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Belgatos Park (1 miles)
  • Houge Park (1 miles)
  • Lone Hill Park (1.2 miles)
  • Los Gatos Creek Trail At Vasona Park (2.2 miles)
  • Jeffrey Fontana Park (3.1 miles)
  • Guadalupe Oak Grove Park (3.3 miles)
  • Almaden Lake Park (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Boba Pub (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Manresa Bread (2.9 miles)
  • Philz Coffee (3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos (1.6 miles)
  • Santa Teresa Catholic Church (4.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Netflix (2 miles)
  • Teleferic Barcelona (3 miles)
  • Orchard City Kitchen (3.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.1 miles)
  • Pacific Catch (3.1 miles)
  • Red Lobster (3.2 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Pruneyard Cinemas (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Valley Health Center Bascom (4.9 miles)
  • O'Connor Hospital (5.8 miles)
  • Valley Medical Center Clinic (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • San Jose Diridon Station (6.2 miles)

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