Nursing home

Palo Alto Post-Acute

911 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle17
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds66

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 38 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

36 No harm, but a risk of harm2 No harm, minimal risk

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
May 30, 2025Building and environmentProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
no revisit needed
May 30, 2025Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Quality of life and careTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (F0700)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (F0605)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Resident rightsKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F0583)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
May 30, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
Feb 26, 2024Building and environmentMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F0919)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Building and environmentProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912)No harm, minimal risk
pattern · from a complaint
waiver granted
Feb 26, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Quality of life and careTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (F0700)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Resident assessment and care planningPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 26, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationRespond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F0610)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 2, 2024
Earlier inspections (9)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Apr 8, 2022Building and environmentProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: May 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: May 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: May 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: May 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: May 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: May 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: May 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: May 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022Resident assessment and care planningAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (F0637)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: May 8, 2022

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.24California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day1.18California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.66California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year41.0%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds66
Residents per day, average63.1
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameDakar Holdings LLC
ChainSpyglass Healthcare (14 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceOct 23, 1971

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