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Front Porch
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Front Porch operates 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 503 certified beds; the largest presence is in California.
0% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 45.1 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $8K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Front Porch | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 26 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 21.8% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| California | 9 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 23 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 19 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 11 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 10 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 10 |
| F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | 8 |
| F0758 | 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. | 7 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 7 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Woods | Pacific Grove | CA | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 108.3 | — | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Carlsbad By the Sea | Carlsbad | CA | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 24.2 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Claremont Manor Care Center | Claremont | CA | 59 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 55 | 93.2 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| San Francisco Towers | San Francisco | CA | 27 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 40.7 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Spring Lake Village | Santa Rosa | CA | 70 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 37.1 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| St Paul'S Towers | Oakland | CA | 43 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 46.5 | — | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Sunny View Manor | Cupertino | CA | 48 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 56.3 | $8K | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Villa Gardens Health Care Unit | Pasadena | CA | 54 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 57.4 | — | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Webster House | Palo Alto | CA | 145 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 15.9 | — | 9 Jun 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Front Porch operate?
9 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 503 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Front Porch facilities rated?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 8 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 5. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Front Porch been fined?
CMS lists 1 fines totalling $8K and 0 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.