Nursing homes in Palo Alto, CA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Palo Alto, part of the Santa Clara area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Palo Alto, located in Santa Clara County, is home to three nursing facilities serving residents across ZIP codes 94301 and 94304. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local centers maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Among the facilities in the area, Webster House, operated by Front Porch, currently holds a top 5-star rating, reflecting the high standard of care available within this region.
Rating distribution
avg 4.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Palo Alto
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- COVENANT CARE1 home
- FRONT PORCH1 home
- VI LIVING1 home
What to look for in Palo Alto
- All homes in Palo Alto score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Palo Alto
| WEBSTER HOUSE FRONT PORCH · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| VI AT PALO ALTO VI LIVING · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Palo Alto Post-Acute COVENANT CARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Best by sub-rating in Palo Alto
Best for staffing
- 1.WEBSTER HOUSE5★
- 2.VI AT PALO ALTO5★
- 3.Palo Alto Post-Acute3★
Best for experience
- 1.Palo Alto Post-Acute0★
- 2.WEBSTER HOUSE0★
- 3.VI AT PALO ALTO0★
Best for compliance
- 1.WEBSTER HOUSE5★
- 2.VI AT PALO ALTO4★
- 3.Palo Alto Post-Acute3★
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.