Assisted Living Home

Webster House

Assisted Living Home

Webster House

401 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 View map
Overview of Webster House

One of Palo Alto’s premier communities, Webster House creates a fulfilling intellectual diversity that seniors can immerse themselves in at the heart of Silicon Valley. From vibrant urban living to an engaged retirement experience, the tightly-knit home is a place for endless opportunities that await discovery for independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing residents. Through its personalized care approach to senior care, residents will find a lifestyle that suits their needs and satisfies holistic wellness.

As a Front Porch Community, Webster House offers a forward-thinking Life Plan Advantage that encourages individuality and comfort supported by its well-trained professional care staff. From healthcare to delicious dining, residents can expect a range of comprehensive services that promote a lifestyle fulfilled by safety and convenience.

(650) 327-4333

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
California average: 3.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
California average: 3.2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
California average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
California average: 4.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 56m per day

This home provides 13% more nursing time per resident than the California average.

California average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 54

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the California average
Occupancy rate 90.7%
Residents per day (avg) 60
Occupancy rate
90.7%
Residents per day (avg)
60

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.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

81% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

16% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 15 - 16 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$17.6M
Operating deficit
-$2.9M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$17,583,927.00
Operating deficit
$-2,850,353.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
38.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.7M
Total costs $20.4M
Bed community size
54-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
10 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 90 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
91%
25% higher than California average

California average: 73%

Occupied beds
49 / 54
Average residents 87 per day

License details

Facility type
Rcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community
Status Licensed
Issuance June 1, 2015
County: SANTA CLARA

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 555156

Ownership & operating entity

Webster House is legally operated by FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES.

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.

3 visits

California average: 16 visits

Breakdown by visit type

0 total complaint visits

3 other visits Info Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.

California average

13 total complaint visits

7 other visits

4 official inspections

California average: 4 official inspections

2 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

California average: 10 citations

0 serious citations

A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.

California average: 3 serious citations

2 moderate citations

A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.

California average: 4 moderate citations

Latest inspection

Date:July 3, 2025
Type:Annual Inspection

2 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Webster House

Most inspections found no deficiencies, including the two most recent annual inspections on June 16, 2025, and July 3, 2025, which were both clean. One earlier annual inspection on June 19, 2024, cited deficiencies related to missing current first aid certifications for some staff and incomplete medication records, though these were isolated issues without enforcement actions or fines. Several complaint investigations, including one in August 2022 regarding alleged verbal abuse, were unsubstantiated and did not result in deficiencies. The facility has maintained compliance with infection control and safety standards, with no serious enforcement actions noted in the available reports. Overall, the facility’s record shows improvement, with recent inspections free of deficiencies after earlier minor findings.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 23
Citations per inspection
5.75

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

22 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations More info California average: 0.4

0 serious citations More info California average: 1

23 moderate citations More info California average: 47.2

0 minor citations More info California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 20, 2023
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Feb 27, 2023
Corrected

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans

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Address 13.9 miles from city center — 0.78 miles to nearest hospital (Samuel J. Lada, M.D.)

Address 401 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

96
Total Staff
62
Employees
34
Contractors
27,971
Total Hours (Quarter)
39
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse108.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse198.6 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant378 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
68 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
18 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
1.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.2%
of total hours from contractors
3,129 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 6 Registered Nurse: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3163712,77091100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse163196,01591100%8.6
Registered Nurse64102,83191100%8.4
RN Director of Nursing2029856571%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff2027826976%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0776227380%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0445297178%4.9
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1015046369%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0114726268%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013183538%9.1
Speech Language Pathologist0222634448%6
Medical Director0112082629%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0335178%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide011431314%3.3
Qualified Social Worker022423033%1.4

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
51 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (13.7%)
Medicaid
39 residents (76.5%)
Private pay or other
5 residents (9.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

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

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. 10.1
51% worse than 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. 20.5
81% worse than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.6%
50% worse than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 26.1%
117% worse than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.8%
66% worse 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 4.9%
192% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.0%
80% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.0%
221% worse than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.8%
57% 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 10.5%
In line with California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
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%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.3%
In line with 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 92.5%
In line with California average

California average: 93.2%

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).

Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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