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95/100ST JOHN KRONSTADT CONVALESCENT CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CASTRO VALLEY, California)
4432 JAMES AVENUE, CASTRO VALLEY, California 94546
Phone: 5108897000
CMS Overall:5/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
49
Avg Residents/Day
41.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Alameda
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | California Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.53 | 0.68 | -0.15 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 4.45 | 4.54 | -0.09 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 5/5 | 3.3/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 14.3% | 36.6% | - |
Health Citation History
33 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-21 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Environmental Deficiencies | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-16 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-10 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Environmental Deficiencies | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | K – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2023-02-17 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Environmental Deficiencies | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
24 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-21 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-21 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-07 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-02-17 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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