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Nursing homes in Palo Alto, CA

All 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Palo Alto, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

3certified nursing homes
3rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Palo Alto compares

 Palo AltoSanta Clara CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes3501,165
Average Medicare overall rating4.73.53.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars100%54%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years15.025.041.3
Serious citations per home0.30.71.0
Homes with a federal fine0%34%39%

Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

Statewide: most serious citations and fines
Nursing homes at a glance
Nursing homeOverallInspectionsStaffingCitations, 3 yrsSeriousFines
Webster House
145 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3 0 None
VI at Palo Alto
44 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 13 1 None
Palo Alto Post-Acute
66 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 29 0 None

Webster House

437 Webster Street · 145 beds · Front Porch · (650) 328-3300

5of 5
overall

3 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger3 potential harm0 minimal

See all 23 citations

VI at Palo Alto

600 Sand Hill Road · 44 beds · Vi Living · (650) 853-5001

5of 5
overall

13 citations since November 2023

1 actual harm or danger12 potential harm0 minimal

See all 18 citations

Palo Alto Post-Acute

911 Bryant Street · 66 beds · Spyglass Healthcare · (650) 327-0511

4of 5
overall

29 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger27 potential harm2 minimal

See all 38 citations

How to read these ratings

Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.