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VI AT PALO ALTO Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (PALO ALTO, California)

600 SAND HILL ROAD, PALO ALTO, California 94304

Phone: 6508535001

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
44
Avg Residents/Day
38.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare
County
Santa Clara
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing5/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.570.68+0.89
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.964.54+1.42
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover21.4%36.6%-

Health Citation History

18 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-26Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-26Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-23Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-23Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-23Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-23Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-02-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-17Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-17Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-17Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

9 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-26Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-26Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-23Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-23Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-23Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-17Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-17Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-17Smoke DeficienciesHave a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.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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