Atherton Park Post-Acute

Name: Atherton Park Post-Acute
Address: 1275 CRANE STREET, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, US
Telephone: 6503258600

1275 Crane Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025 · San Mateo County · 160 certified beds · avg 158 residents/day · certified since Jun 2, 2005

Part of chain: KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP (19 facilities, chain avg rating 2.4★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.73

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (49)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Aug 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · from a complaint
May 23, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
May 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Feb 14, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Feb 14, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care.
Feb 14, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Feb 14, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Feb 14, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Feb 14, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly inform residents or their representatives about arbitration agreements — contracts that give up the right to sue in court — including their right to refuse to sign.
Jun 27, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · from a complaint
Jun 27, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · from a complaint
Jun 27, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · from a complaint
Feb 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility hired someone with an official finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft against them. Facilities are not allowed to employ people with such findings. · from a complaint
Jan 10, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint
Dec 15, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service.
Dec 15, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Dec 15, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Dec 15, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that.
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Dec 15, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Dec 15, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint
Oct 11, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Aug 14, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · from a complaint
Aug 14, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Aug 14, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Aug 14, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Jun 8, 2021	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered.
Jun 8, 2021	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
Jun 8, 2021	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jun 8, 2021	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility has more than 120 beds but did not hire a qualified full-time social worker as required.
Jun 8, 2021	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them.
Jun 8, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jun 8, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jun 8, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Jun 8, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jun 8, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly plan a resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs after leaving.
Jun 8, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jun 8, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate treatment and services to residents with a mental health condition, difficulty adjusting emotionally, or a history of trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Jun 8, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (13 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	13	F
2023	21	F
2024	5	D
2025	9	E
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	California avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.73	4.31	3.95	bottom 22% in California; bottom 48% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.43	0.61	0.69	bottom 40% in California; bottom 26% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.31	3.90	3.50	bottom 17% in California; bottom 48% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.35	0.51	0.48	bottom 45% in California; bottom 42% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	32.9	36.7	45.8	top 40% in California; top 20% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	11.8	38.1	42.9	top 8% in California; top 5% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.90, RN 0.45, weekend 3.46. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Clawson, Scott	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2019
Clawson, Scott	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	44%	08/01/2019
Kalesta Healthcare Group, LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	08/01/2019
Porter, Micah	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2019
Williams, Ryan	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2019
Williams, Ryan	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	44%	08/01/2019
Au, Ka Yu	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/15/2023
Chen, Kai Shin	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/04/2021
Chen, Kai Shin	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/04/2021
Clawson, Scott	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2019
Clawson, Scott	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2019
Clawson, Scott	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2019
Evangelista, Karen	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/10/2021
Evangelista, Karen	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/10/2021
Fields, Domonique	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2019
Fields, Domonique	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2019
Flake, Ethan	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/07/2024
Greystone Cre Notes 2024-HC3, LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Security Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/14/2025
Hinkle, Cortney	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/09/2024
Hinkle, Cortney	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/09/2024

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Is signing an arbitration agreement required for admission, and can we refuse it without affecting my family member's care?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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VI at Palo Alto	1.0 mi	Palo Alto, CA	★★★★★	4/5
Webster House	1.6 mi	Palo Alto, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Palo Alto Post-Acute	1.8 mi	Palo Alto, CA	★★★★☆	3/5
Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center	3.4 mi	Redwood City, CA	★★★★★	4/5
The Sequoias	5.6 mi	Portola Valley, CA	★★★★★	5/5
The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility	5.7 mi	Los Altos, CA	★★★★☆	3/5
Belmont Healthcare Center	6.8 mi	Belmont, CA	★★★★★	5/5
Villa Siena	7.8 mi	Mountain View, CA	★☆☆☆☆	3/5
San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF	8.1 mi	San Mateo, CA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Camino Ridge Post-Acute	8.1 mi	Mountain View, CA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Mountain View Healthcare Center	8.4 mi	Mountain View, CA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Los Altos Post-Acute	8.6 mi	Los Altos, CA	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555827.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Atherton Park Post-Acute

1275 Crane Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025 · 6503258600

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Is signing an arbitration agreement required for admission, and can we refuse it without affecting my family member's care?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 555827 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)