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Mission De La Casa

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2501 Alvin Avenue, West Evergreen · San Jose, CA 95121163 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 27 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 13.0)

Below average in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · $51,753 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking high-quality physical therapy or those who require Vietnamese-speaking caregivers. However, you should closely monitor night-shift responsiveness and ensure that all medical appointments and wound care follow-ups are being strictly managed by the nursing supervisor.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

27 reviews on Google
Mission De La Casa is highly regarded by many families for its exceptional rehabilitation services and its ability to provide bilingual care for Vietnamese-speaking residents. While many reviewers praise the compassionate nursing and therapy teams, there are serious reports of neglect regarding medical follow-ups, wound care, and responsiveness to call lights during night shifts.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food5.0Staff8.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Excellent physical therapy and rehab results
  • Bilingual staff (Vietnamese/English)
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing team
  • Clean and well-maintained environment

Concerns

  • Inconsistent responsiveness to call lights and night staff sleeping on duty
  • Issues with medical follow-up and administrative delays (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inaccurate communication regarding patient status/activity

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 29 analyzed

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14
4
4
3
2
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8

How They Respond to Reviews

11%response rate
Generic

The owner uses a highly templated approach for positive reviews, often using identical phrasing. While they attempt to address negative feedback with empathy, the positive responses lack true personalization.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We were so glad to see that your nursing team is described as very compassionate and that you have bilingual staff available; how does that help your residents feel more at home?
  • 2Since we know your physical therapy and rehab results are a real strength here, could you tell us more about how the therapy plan is customized for each resident?
  • 3How does the nursing team ensure that call lights are answered promptly throughout the night and during shift changes?
  • 4What is your process for ensuring that doctors' orders and medical follow-ups are communicated clearly to the family and updated in the resident's records?
  • 5How do you keep families updated on a resident's daily health status and any changes in their condition?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and active?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Tiffany, the admission manager at Mission De La Casa Nursing Home, is truly exceptional. She goes above and beyond for Vietnamese patients and their families, offering sincere support, clear communication, and genuine compassion throughout the entire process.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

After spending less than two weeks at Mission de la Casa she was to walk without pain or assistance. The physical therapists were miracle workers.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★

The nurses and assistants there are bilingual so it helps so much as both my Grandmas can only speak Vietnamese.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 27 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.67hrs
90%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.24hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
18%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
24%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

9

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.0%
Better than Avg
Here
2.0%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Santa clara
9.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Santa clara
5.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Better than Avg
Here
5.6%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Santa clara
10.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.9%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Santa clara
9.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
12.7%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Santa clara
13.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
98.7%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Santa clara
99.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
96.6%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Santa clara
97.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
95.2%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Santa clara
97.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.4%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Santa clara
0.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (15.4)
3 complaint-triggered
$51,753 in fines

Mission de la Casa has concerning deficiency patterns, with families filing complaints about safety hazards and reporting failures. The facility shows recurring issues with food service operations, fire safety systems, and care planning that persist across multiple surveys from 2021 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated problems suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent standards in these critical areas.

Aug 21, 2025Routine
21
0880Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0802Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0813Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0753Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0700Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0800Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0925Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Jun 27, 2024Routine
7
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Apr 18, 2024Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Mar 28, 2024Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jul 12, 2021Routine
18
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0801Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0813Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0325Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 21, 2025

$51,753

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Mission De La Casa

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Nguyen, Ngai

Owner

100%

Key personnel

Nguyen, NgaiOfficer / DirectorNguyen, NgaiOfficer / DirectorAoay, NorieManagerEieta, JulieManagerEvans, JoyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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