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St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center
4432 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center, in Castro Valley, California, is certified for 49 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 7, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 67.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 12.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Alameda Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 25 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 67.3 | 39.4 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 12.2% | 34.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (69 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Nov 2025, 7 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×11 E ×13 F ×6 B ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | K | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 17 May 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 17 May 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 May 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 12.2%, RNs 16.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.8% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: St John Kronstadt Home For Aged Russian Americans.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Kronstadt Home For Aged Russian Americans | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/15/1971 |
| Serenity 4 Management Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Serenity 4 Management Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Alameda County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Medical Center D/P SNF | San Leandro | 109 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 16.5 | — | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Bay Area Healthcare Center | Oakland | 99 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10.1 | — | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Baywood Court Health Center | Castro Valley | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 21.4 | — | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Bellaken Skilled Nursing Center | Oakland | 61 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 27.9 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Chaparral House | Berkeley | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 51.0 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Creekview Skilled Nursing | Pleasanton | 73 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 16.4 | — | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Crestwood Manor - Fremont | Fremont | 126 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 13.5 | — | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Crestwood Treatment Center | Fremont | 88 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 12.5 | — | 22 May 2026 |
All 69 facilities in Alameda County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include St John Kronstadt Home For Aged Russian Americans and Serenity 4 Management Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Nov 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.