Oakland, CA

St Paul's Towers

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

100 Bay Place, Oakland, CA

(510) 835-4700

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

43

Certified beds

Average residents

27

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Front Porch

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1972-11-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Chain footprint

9 facilities

Chain averages 5 overall / 4 health / 4 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.18

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.78

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.55

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.51

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.96

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.98

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.78

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.15

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.27

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.86

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.27

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

25%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

1,797

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

53.93

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0087

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

6.75

Baseline 17.84% · Performance 18.30% · Measure score 6.75 · Achievement 6.75 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

2.51

Baseline 6.57% · Performance 7.08% · Measure score 2.51 · Achievement 2.51 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

6.49

Baseline 40.00% · Performance 37.14% · Measure score 6.49 · Achievement 6.49 · Improvement 1.39

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.82

Performance 4.73 hours · Measure score 5.82 · Achievement 5.82 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.34%
10.72%
1.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 112 · Observed rate 5.36% · Lower 95% interval 7.07%
Discharge to community 62.85%
50.57%
12.3 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 110 · Observed rate 63.64% · Lower 95% interval 54.82%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.06
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 98.67%
95.27%
3.4 pts better
Numerator 74 · Denominator 75
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 75
Discharge self-care score 47.54%
53.69%
6.1 pts worse
Numerator 29 · Denominator 61
Discharge mobility score 54.1%
50.94%
3.2 pts better
Numerator 33 · Denominator 61
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 75 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.08%
7.12%
About the same
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 73 · Observed rate 5.48% · Lower 95% interval 4.36%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 41.18%
8.2%
33 pts better
Numerator 14 · Denominator 34
Staff flu vaccination coverage 85.29%
42%
43.3 pts better
Numerator 29 · Denominator 34
Discharge function score 68.85%
56.45%
12.4 pts better
Numerator 42 · Denominator 61
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 52 · Denominator 52
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 60.87%
25.2%
35.7 pts better
Numerator 28 · Denominator 46

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.8%
6.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.1%
4.1%
5 pts worse
5.4%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 9.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 0.0%
13.7%
13.7 pts better
19.6%
19.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
14.2%
14.2 pts better
16.7%
16.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.2%
10.7%
15.5 pts worse
14.9%
11.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 26.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.0%
1.0%
About the same
1.0%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 33.1%
10.9%
22.2 pts worse
19.8%
13.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 33.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.4%
4.7%
1.3 pts better
5.1%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.6%
94.0%
2.6 pts better
81.7%
14.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.7% · Q2 97.1% · Q3 95.3% · Q4 97.1% · 4Q avg 96.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 14.7%
11.2%
3.5 pts worse
12.0%
2.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.7% · Observed 11.6% · Expected 8.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.6%
93.2%
5.4 pts better
79.7%
18.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.2%
23.2%
5 pts better
23.9%
5.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.2% · Observed 13.0% · Expected 17.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-12 · Fire 2024-09-12

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-10-13 · Fire 2022-10-13

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-06-27 · Fire 2019-06-27

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-10-03

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-03

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-12

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2022-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2022-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2019-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2019-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2019-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-09-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-10-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-10-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-10-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2024-10-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate foot care.

Corrected 2022-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2022-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2022-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2022-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2022-11-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2019-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2019-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2019-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2019-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2019-07-26

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Front Porch Communities And Services

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 9 facilities 2022-04-01
Akopyan, Gevork

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-10-12
Cairns, Dawn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Duranteau, Nancy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Forte, Vincent

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Handy, Joanne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2022-04-01
Herzig, Randy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2016-06-13
Jacobs, Laura

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2019-01-01
Kelly, Sean

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2023-03-06
Kelly, Sean

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2023-03-06
Kisajja, Christina

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-06-28
Kroeker, Kevin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-01-01
Marcelo, Cherry

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-08-01
Mcgovern, Marion

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-01-01
Mcmullin, Mary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2025-04-01
Olson, Kari

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Proctor, Deborah

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-01-01
Sairam, Samir

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-05-01
Salvador, Eduardo

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Salvador, Eduardo

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-10-03
Spencer, Peter

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2026-01-01
Tonnu, Diemlan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-01-01
Vranich, Rachel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-06-17
Wesson, Oliver

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-01-01
Whittaker, Susan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-01-23
Yuen, Connie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-03-06

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