Palo Alto Post-Acute
Palo Alto, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055646) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (650) 327-0511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palo Alto Post-Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Palo Alto Post-Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 4.32 hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
Palo Alto Post-Acute has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials reported to CMS. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Palo Alto Post-Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Palo Alto, California, first approved for participation in 1971. The facility is licensed for 66 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 62.7 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Covenant Care chain, which includes 12 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars — noticeably lower than this facility's own rating.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palo Alto Post-Acute holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.32 hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon indicated for this facility in the data provided, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data. Families should note that while this facility's individual ratings exceed both the state average and its chain's average, prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects information as reported to CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palo Alto Post-Acute has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.32 hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and turnover of 45.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is indicated and it is not listed in the Special Focus program according to the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 66 certified beds with an average daily census of 62.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Covenant Care chain, which has 12 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 23, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (3 stars here), Staffing (3 stars), Quality Measures (5 stars), and an Overall rating (4 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6503270511 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6503270511 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055646?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.