VI AT PALO ALTO

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Care Quality Indicators

How VI AT PALO ALTO Compares

VI AT PALO ALTO is a 44-bed for-profit nursing facility in Palo Alto, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 44 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Palo Alto, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.7 stars.

By the numbers vs. California average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.4% — better than the California average of 11.6% (36% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the California average of 4.5% (66% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.1% — better than the California average of 23.1%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against California averages across 1162 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Palo Alto

Palo Alto sits in Santa Clara County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

259,988 (13.5%)

Median age

37.2 years

Median household income

$130,890

Median home value

$1,061,900

Demographics for Santa Clara County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Palo Alto.

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