St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center
4432 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 · Alameda County · 49 certified beds · avg 43 residents/day · certified since May 14, 1976
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
1
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.98
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
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.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, repeated · Feb 17, 2023 · F-0801
The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service.
Why it matters: Without qualified nutrition staff, residents' special diets and nutritional needs may be handled incorrectly, risking weight loss and health decline.
Severity (K): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation affected several residents. Among the most serious findings an inspection can produce.
Corrected: Mar 24, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (33)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 21, 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. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. |
| Nov 21, 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. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility had resident rooms smaller than required — at least 80 square feet per person in shared rooms and 100 square feet in single rooms. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 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 10, 2024 | 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 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 7, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 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 7, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jun 7, 2024 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility had resident rooms smaller than required — at least 80 square feet per person in shared rooms and 100 square feet in single rooms. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, repeated | The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. |
| Feb 17, 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. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | 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. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not designate a qualified infection preventionist — a trained person responsible for running the infection prevention and control program. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 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 17, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | 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. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have enough support staff to safely and effectively run its food and nutrition service. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems. |
| Feb 17, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility had resident rooms smaller than required — at least 80 square feet per person in shared rooms and 100 square feet in single rooms. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 11).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 1 | K ▲ |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | E |
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) | 4.98 | 4.31 | 3.95 | top 15% in California; top 13% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.81 | 0.61 | 0.69 | top 17% in California; top 27% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.38 | 3.90 | 3.50 | top 18% in California; top 14% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.29 | 0.51 | 0.48 | bottom 31% in California; bottom 29% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 12.2 | 36.7 | 45.8 | top 1% in California; top 1% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 16.7 | 38.1 | 42.9 | top 13% in California; top 9% 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 4.22, RN 0.69, weekend 3.71. Staffing rating: 5/5.
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: —/5
Who owns this facility
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Kronstadt Home for Aged Russian Americans | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 10/15/1971 |
| Danby, Craig | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2014 |
| Garcia, Fabiola | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/25/2023 |
| Garcia, Fabiola | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/25/2023 |
| Gonzalez, Edward | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| Grimes, Jeremy | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| Grimes, Jeremy | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| Huynh, Uyen-Chi | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Koloboff, Constantine | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2007 |
| Koloboff, Constantine | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2007 |
| Loukianoff, Alexander | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2007 |
| Maximow, Andrew | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| Pavlenko, Stefan | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/22/2004 |
| Pavlenko, Stefan | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| Serenity 4 Management Services LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Serenity 4 Management Services LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Do you have a qualified dietician on staff, and how involved are they in each resident's nutrition plan?"
- "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "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?"
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 1.3 mi | Castro Valley, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| East Bay Post-Acute | 1.3 mi | Castro Valley, CA | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Canyon Creek Post-Acute | 1.4 mi | Castro Valley, CA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Baywood Court Health Center | 1.6 mi | Castro Valley, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Sage Post Acute | 1.7 mi | Hayward, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Hayward Hills Health Care Center | 1.8 mi | Hayward, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Hayward Gardens Post Acute | 1.9 mi | Hayward, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Vista Post Acute | 2.1 mi | Hayward, CA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| We Care Skilled Nursing Facility | 2.3 mi | Hayward, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Morton Bakar Center | 2.6 mi | Hayward, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Bethesda Home | 2.6 mi | Hayward, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555016.