St Paul'S Towers
Oakland, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 055156) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (510) 835-4700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Paul's Towers has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
St Paul's Towers reports 4.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.3%.
St Paul's Towers has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus status recorded for this facility.
About this facility
St Paul's Towers is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Oakland, Alameda County, California, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since November 1972 and maintains 43 certified beds, with an average of 29.7 residents. It participates in the Medicare program.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Paul's Towers holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 23.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status recorded for this facility in the provided data.
St Paul's Towers is part of the Front Porch chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.8 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Paul's Towers has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data lists this facility as a Medicare provider type; contact the facility at 5108354700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for full participation details.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours, with a 23.3% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 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 or Special Focus status is recorded for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St Paul's Towers has 43 certified beds with an average of 29.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Front Porch chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 9, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 5108354700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5108354700 to arrange a tour and ask about specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055156?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.