St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center
4432 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546
St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center is a nursing home in Castro Valley, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (510) 889-7000
- Last standard health inspection
- November 21, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 49
- Residents per day, on average
- 41.2
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- St John Kronstadt Home for Aged Russian Americans
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (33 vs 50).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
11 citations
Health inspection on November 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0912 3 times since 2023.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 16, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 27, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on June 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2024.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2024.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.
Citation K0711. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0711 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
15 citations
Health inspection on February 17, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
30 of 1,165 California homes (3%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.
Citation F0801. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2023.
Citation F0803. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2023.
Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2023.
Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2023.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2023.
Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2023.
Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2023.
Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2023.
Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2023.
Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2023.
Citation F0912. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2023.
15 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 17, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0347. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation E0032. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation E0037. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation E0039. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0926. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ST JOHN KRONSTADT HOME FOR AGED RUSSIAN AMERICANS5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/15/1971
- SERENITY 4 MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- DANBY, CRAIGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2014
- GARCIA, FABIOLAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/25/2023
- GONZALEZ, EDWARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2014
- GRIMES, JEREMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2014
Questions
When was St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center last inspected?
CMS lists November 21, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center have?
CMS lists 33 health citations since February 17, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is St John Kronstadt Convalescent Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.