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ST PAUL'S TOWERS is a non profit - corporation facility in OAKLAND, CA with 43 certified beds and a 5-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 20 deficiency records on file.

100 BAY PLACE, OAKLAND, CA 94610

Phone: 5108354700

Overall Rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
055156
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
43
Residents
27
In Hospital
No
County
Alameda
Last Inspection
Sep 12, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
1.18 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.78
CNA Hours
2.55
Total Nursing Hours
4.51 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.15
Nursing Turnover
25.0%
RN Turnover
25.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About ST PAUL'S TOWERS

ST PAUL'S TOWERS operates 43 certified beds in OAKLAND, CA with approximately 27 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 20 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 4.51 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.18 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, ST PAUL'S TOWERS falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 25.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (20 most recent)

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 7, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 7, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 7, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0757

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 7, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 7, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0756

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0727

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0687

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2019 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2019 Tag: 0790

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2019 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2019 Tag: 0756

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2019 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2019 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 26, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 26.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 9.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 96.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 98.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 33.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 0.0% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for ST PAUL'S TOWERS?
ST PAUL'S TOWERS has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at ST PAUL'S TOWERS?
ST PAUL'S TOWERS reports 4.51 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.18 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 25.0%.
How many beds does ST PAUL'S TOWERS have?
ST PAUL'S TOWERS has 43 certified beds with approximately 27 residents. The facility is located at 100 BAY PLACE, OAKLAND, CA 94610.
Does ST PAUL'S TOWERS have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, ST PAUL'S TOWERS has 20 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has ST PAUL'S TOWERS received any fines or penalties?
No, ST PAUL'S TOWERS has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns ST PAUL'S TOWERS?
ST PAUL'S TOWERS is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was ST PAUL'S TOWERS last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for ST PAUL'S TOWERS was on Sep 12, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for ST PAUL'S TOWERS?
ST PAUL'S TOWERS is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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