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Webster House

401 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Independent Living Assisted Living Nursing Home
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(650) 327-4333


Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,939
  • Average State Price: $4,162
  • Average National Price: $4,181



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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.1
    Webster House
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 27 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 9 out of 11 communities in Palo Alto
  • Ranking in State: 1907 out of 3259 communities in CA
  • Food and Dining B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B


    Employee Reviews

    7.2
    Covia
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 95 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in California

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews for Webster House:

    • Several reviews express significant dissatisfaction with the quality of care, citing issues such as delayed response to emergency calls, inadequate personal care leading to health complications, and overall neglect.
    • Concerns were raised about the facility's staffing, suggesting it is understaffed in terms of direct care providers despite having numerous supervisors and managers. Communication between staff members is also described as poor.
    • One review specifically mentions the lack of surveillance cameras and accuses the facility of dishonest practices, including giving caregivers food without consent and charging the employer.
    • On the positive side, some reviews praise the facility, describing it as a "retirement community that rocks," highlighting excellent rehabilitation services, and commending the great service and loving people.
    • Food quality received mixed reviews, with one mentioning it as excellent, while another criticized it as horrendous.
    • One review advises against sending elderly parents to the facility, citing overall dissatisfaction with the level of care and safety.


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    Health

    Onsite dietician

    Wellness


    Services

    Housekeeping

    Maintenance

    Security


    Activities

    Concerts

    Exercise

    Cooking techniques


    Community Amenities

    Heated outdoor pool

    Living room

    Brick patio

    Dining room

    Activity room

    Natural light


    Room Amenities

    Telephone


    Dining

    Fresh menus

    Healthy options

    Sustainable ingredients

    Local ingredients

    Teaching Kitchen

    Meal in the Life program


    Transportation

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: June 8, 1983
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 145
    Total current residents: 63
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: None


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 6
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 E Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-03-06 2023-03-23 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-21 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2020-01-09 2020-01-21 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-21 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-21 C Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-21 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-01-17 2019-03-12 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2019-01-17 2019-03-12 D Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2019-01-17 2019-03-12 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-01-17 2019-03-12 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2019-01-17 2019-03-12 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-01-17 2019-03-12 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-01-17 2019-03-12 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-01-17 2019-03-12 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-07-11 $23,175

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Palo Alto which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 66,853 (large town).
    • The average income is $1,886,171, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 55
      • Average Temperature: 65.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 60 days of rain and 304 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.6 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 40.2 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 3.03% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 34.93% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 33% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 59% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.04 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.56 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.42 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.51 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 82.65 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 178.0, Moderate Days 64.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    The Willows Market
    0.4 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    0.5 miles away
    SOS Fine Foods
    0.7 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    0.8 miles away
    El Rancho Supermarket
    1.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Webster Street & University Avenue
    0.1 miles away
    University Avenue & Middlefield Road
    0.1 miles away
    Middlefield Road & Lytton Avenue
    0.1 miles away
    Lytton Avenue & Cowper Street
    0.1 miles away
    Webster Street & Hamilton Avenue
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
    0.1 miles away
    HSBC
    0.1 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.1 miles away
    Bridge Bank
    0.1 miles away
    Boston Private Band and Trust
    0.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Menlo Park Surgical Hospital
    0.8 miles away
    VA Medical Center Menlo Park
    0.8 miles away
    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
    1.2 miles away
    Stanford Hospital
    1.4 miles away
    VA Palo Alto Health Care System
    3.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.3 miles away
    Hoover Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.4 miles away
    Pharmaca
    1.5 miles away
    Maximart Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Palo Alto Dental Group
    0.1 miles away
    Lipson Periodontics
    0.1 miles away
    Dang, Finley, Jurosky, Balderdash-Cruz
    0.1 miles away
    Denise M. Henderson, D.D.S.
    0.2 miles away
    Christine E. Hansen, DDS
    0.3 miles away

    Parks

    Johnson Park
    0.2 miles away
    Timothy Hopkins Creekside Park
    0.3 miles away
    Cogswell Plaza
    0.3 miles away
    Heritage Park
    0.4 miles away
    Lytton Plaza
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    San Jose Quaker Meeting House
    14.7 miles away
    The First Unitarian Church of San JosΓ©
    16.6 miles away
    Trinity Cathedral
    16.7 miles away
    11th Avenue Buddha
    24.2 miles away

    Shopping

    Stanford Shopping Center
    0.7 miles away
    Edgewood Shopping Center
    1.8 miles away
    Hillsdale Shopping Center
    9.7 miles away
    Newpark Mall
    10.0 miles away
    Pacific Commons Shopping Center
    10.6 miles away

    Culture

    Captivating Dance Nona
    0.7 miles away
    Children's Theater
    0.8 miles away
    Atherton Fine Art
    1.1 miles away
    Guild
    1.2 miles away
    Bing Concert Hall
    1.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Tamarine
    0.1 miles away
    Sancho's Taqueria
    0.1 miles away
    Rooh
    0.2 miles away
    Il Fornaio
    0.2 miles away
    Gyros Gyros
    0.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of CA. It is a large-sized community with 54 total beds.

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