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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 42nd out of 346 homes in California. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 20m per day | ▲ 105% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 8m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 20m per day | ▲ 27% State avg: 2h 38m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 5h 15m per day | ▲ 29% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 14m per day | ▲ 180% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 1h 6m per day | ▲ 120% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Vi at Palo Alto is legally operated by Cc Palo Alto Llc; Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner, and administrated by Valerie Alves.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for nursing homes.
California nursing homes benchmark: C- 70/100
Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. Above the California average for nursing homes.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
|
Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better |
|
Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2019.
| 0.3 | 1.4 | This facility has 79% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.3 vs. CA avg 1.4).↓ 79% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 10 | 13 | This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better |
|
Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
|
Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in the last three inspections, including the June 19, 2025 annual visit. Past complaint investigations from 2023 to 2025 found multiple allegations unsubstantiated, covering issues like resident activities, odors, restraint use, and medication administration. One deficiency was cited in November 2022 for failing to assist a resident with dressing, but the facility responded with staff discipline and training, and no similar issues have recurred since.
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
18% better than California average
6% worse than California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 9 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
9
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 10 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
10
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
31 total: 29 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
31
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,366 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 2 | 31 | 11,369 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,388 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,530 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,647 | 89 | 97% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,146 | 80 | 87% | 6.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,007 | 89 | 97% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 631 | 78 | 85% | 4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 568 | 61 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 247 | 54 | 59% | 4.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 245 | 54 | 59% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 6 | 7% | 4.7 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.5
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.5
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.0%
81% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
3.0%
74% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.5%
30% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.3%
410% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.6%
38% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
75% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.10
51% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.00
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
7% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.5%
20% better than California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.6%
50% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
53% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
25.3%
53% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.6%
34% better than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
92% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
8% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
37Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Vi at Palo Alto based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #63 / 347Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 347 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Service
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Valerie Chastain Alves is the Care Center Administrator at Vi at Palo Alto, overseeing all care center departments including dining service and nursing care to ensure a quality resident experience. She holds a bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics from UC Berkeley and brings 30 years of long-term care experience, including 17 years as a nursing home administrator. Valerie joined Vi in 2022.
2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Palo Alto's city center to Vi at Palo Alto's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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The legal owner and operator of Vi at Palo Alto is Cc Palo Alto Llc; Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner.
Vi at Palo Alto has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Vi at Palo Alto's occupancy is 73%.
Valerie Alves is the administrator of Vi at Palo Alto.
Vi at Palo Alto has 876 beds.
Vi at Palo Alto has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
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