WEBSTER HOUSE

Webster House is a skilled nursing facility located at 437 Webster Street in Palo Alto, California (ZIP code 94301), within Santa Clara County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Webster House has a total of 145 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Webster House holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, indicating a strong inspection record relative to other facilities. The staffing rating is also 5 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that compare favorably to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. Webster House is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet California's financial and medical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or additional insurance coverage should contact the facility directly at (650) 328-3300. When compared to national averages, Webster House performs above the baseline across nearly all CMS rating categories. The national overall average star rating is 3.0 stars, and Webster House exceeds this with a 5-star overall rating. Both its health inspection and staffing ratings of 5 stars place the facility in the highest tier nationally. The quality measure rating of 4 stars is also above the national average. These ratings are based on data collected and published by CMS and represent a snapshot of facility performance over specific reporting periods. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and conduct an on-site visit when evaluating care options.