Vi At Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 555835) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (650) 853-5001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vi At Palo Alto holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Vi At Palo Alto reports total nurse staffing of 6.10 hours per resident per day, including 1.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 20.3% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Vi At Palo Alto has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file; CMS does not display an abuse icon and the facility is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Vi At Palo Alto is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California. The facility is certified for 44 beds, with an average of 35.7 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company structure and is part of the Vi Living chain, which includes 9 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vi At Palo Alto holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 6.10 hours per resident per day, including 1.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.3%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file — no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious quality issues requiring increased oversight.
This facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 7, 2006. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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?
Vi At Palo Alto has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicare provider type according to CMS records.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.10 hours per resident per day, with 1.69 RN hours per resident per day, and a staff turnover rate of 20.3%, earning a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 44 beds and has an average of 35.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Vi At Palo Alto is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Vi Living chain, which has 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 7, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Vi At Palo Alto scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 6508535001 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6508535001 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Vi At Palo Alto at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555835?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.