Vi at Palo Alto
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Palo Alto, CA
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Vi at Palo Alto

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Palo Alto, CA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Vi at Palo Alto accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of VI at Palo Alto

Enjoy the picturesque scenery of Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA, with the astounding senior living community of VI at Palo Alto offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community features cozy and purposely built residences in variations of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring relaxation and security at its finest. A kind and highly trained team lends extra hands for seniors to live their golden years doing what they love.

With the seniors’ well-being in mind, the community conducts engaging activities and enjoyable programs to ensure they maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Have an unforgettable dining experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. VI at Palo Alto is a safe place for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its serene spaces and friendly community guiding you every step of the way.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 58.8% Above CA avg. ▲ 58.8% Above CA avg.CA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 43.0% Above CA avg. ▲ 43.0% Above CA avg.CA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 59.3% Above CA avg. ▲ 59.3% Above CA avg.CA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 22.4% Above CA avg. ▲ 22.4% Above CA avg.CA average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs California averages

Rank #30 / 289Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 289 homes in California for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 289 California facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 30th out of 289 homes in California for nurse hours. 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.

5h 7m

21% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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 38m
+150% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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.
55m
−25% State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 22m
+28% State avg: 2h 38m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 4m
+24% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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.
11m
+124% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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 10m
+133% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
34 days
Bed community size
876-bed community Rank #1 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 1646 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
21 years in operation Rank #362 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 362nd out of 1504 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #416 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 416th out of 2058 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #851 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 851st out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
640 / 876
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeRCFE-Continuing Care Retirement Community
IssuanceJune 2, 2005
CountySanta Clara
License Number550000146
CMS Certification Number555835
RCFE Number435200930

Ownership & Operating Entity

Vi at Palo Alto is legally operated by Cc Palo Alto LLC and Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner, and administered by Valerie Alves.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Additional Services

1 service
Memory Support

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsWellness Programming

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Inspection History

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.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

9 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Rank #461 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 461st out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2019 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 210 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.13.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 2416 This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the California average (24 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1013 This facility has had 23% fewer complaint visits than the California average (10 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 23% fewer Rank #846 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 846th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 107 This facility has had 43% more other visits than the California average (10 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 43% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 710 This facility has had 30% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (7 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 30% fewer

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019
Total health inspections 6

State average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total health citations
18 Rank #28 / 291Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 291 homes in California for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 291 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 50.2

Citations per inspection
3 Rank #54 / 291Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 291 homes in California for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 291 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State 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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.4


Serious health citations
1
In line with State average

State average: 1

0 critical citations State average: 0.4

1 serious citation State average: 1

17 moderate citations State average: 47.2

0 minor citations State average: 1.5
Citations history (last 7 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Aug 23, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 23, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 23, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 23, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 79
Employees 64
Contractors 15
Staff to resident ratio 2.14 : 1
18% more staff per resident than California average
California average ratio: 1.81 : 1 California average ratio: 1.81 : 1See full California ranking
Avg staff/day 37
Average shift 7.2 hours
6% worse than California average
California average: 7.7 hours California average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full California ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 24,612

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 9 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 10 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 31 total: 29 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

9.6%

2,366 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant2923111,36992100%7.8
Registered Nurse9093,38892100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse100102,53092100%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,6478997%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0441,1468087%6.3
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,0078997%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0556317885%4
RN Director of Nursing3035686166%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1014586166%7.5
Dental Services Staff1014586166%7.5
Administrator1014435964%7.5
Dietitian1014435964%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0222475459%4.6
Speech Language Pathologist0112455459%4.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112867%4.7
Medical Director101633%2
31 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 97%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 87%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 97%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 85%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 66%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 64%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 59%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 59%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info 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 average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 11.5
In line with California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average California avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.0%
81% worse than California average

California average: 11.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 3.0%
74% better than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.5%
30% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.3%
410% worse than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.6%
38% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
75% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.10
51% better than California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.00
100% better than California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average California avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
6% better than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
7% better than California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.5%
20% better than California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 5.6%
50% better than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.4%
53% better than California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 25.3%
53% worse than California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 67.6%
34% better than California average

California average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

92% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 17 days

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 37
Medicare
19
51.4% of residents
Private pay or other
18
48.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$15.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$22.3M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$15.0M Rank #117 / 260Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 260 homes in California. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$22.3M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$60.9M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #73 / 260Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 260 homes in California. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
$10.6M 70.6% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #32 / 260Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 260 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$26.7M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$37.3M

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Service

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Fitness and Recreation

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (92% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 17 days.

Admissions
390 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 92%
Private pay 8%
Discharges
381 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 86%
Private pay 14%

Managed by Valerie Chastain Alves

Care Center Administrator

30 years of experience

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.

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Rank #217 / 291
-437- 45 Congregational Homes
$5.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #250 / 260
$18.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #11 / 260
306%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 306%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #2 / 260
55016
Vi at Palo Alto
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 104
Rank #1 / 1646
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #851 / 1492
-1%
5.11
Facility 5.11
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #30 / 289
+28%+21%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1475
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #28 / 291
3.0
Facility 3.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #54 / 291
1640-
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 59
Rank #416 / 2058
Cary Maslow
$15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #117 / 260
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #73 / 260
70.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #32 / 260
555835
Canterbury Woods
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1646
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #865 / 1492
-2%
6.30
Facility 6.30
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #7 / 289
+10%+49%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #408 / 1475
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #72 / 291
8.7
Facility 8.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #282 / 291
-138A+
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 59
Rank #383 / 2058
Shaida Behnam
$3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #259 / 260
$5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #199 / 260
176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #5 / 260
55303
Webster House
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 104
Rank #1116 / 1646
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #324 / 1492
+23%
4.93
Facility 4.93
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #42 / 289
+21%+17%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1475
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #53 / 291
5.8
Facility 5.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #239 / 291
-49-
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 59
Rank #171 / 2058
Elvyra Abare
$10.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #198 / 260
$7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #145 / 260
76.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 76.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #22 / 260
555156
The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
NH
AL
IL
MC
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 104
Rank #27 / 1646
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #1265 / 1492
-27%
4.63
Facility 4.63
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #63 / 289
+6%+10%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #408 / 1475
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #129 / 291
6.2
Facility 6.2
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #248 / 291
1223-
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 59
Rank #1795 / 2058
Lucy Grayson
$13.8MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #136 / 260
$9.6MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #94 / 260
69.8%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 69.8%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #34 / 260
55955

Frequently Asked Questions about Vi at Palo Alto

Who is the owner of Vi at Palo Alto?

Vi at Palo Alto is legally operated by Cc Palo Alto LLC and Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner, and administered by Valerie Alves.

Is Vi at Palo Alto in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Vi at Palo Alto?

Vi at Palo Alto's occupancy is 73%.

How long has Vi at Palo Alto been in business?

Vi at Palo Alto has been operating for approximately 21 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Vi at Palo Alto?

No, Vi at Palo Alto has a no-pet policy.

Does Vi at Palo Alto operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Vi at Palo Alto is registered as a for-profit in CA.

Who is the administrator of Vi at Palo Alto?

Valerie Alves is the administrator of Vi at Palo Alto.

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