Skilled nursing facility · Medicare only

St Paul's Towers

Federal · CMS State licenseActive CMS certificationCCN 055156CA lic. 020000106Last standard health inspection > 2 years agoNon-profit CMS overall

100 Bay Place, Oakland, CA 94610 · Operated by Front Porch Communities and Services · Chain Front Porch

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, release Oct 16, 2026 + state license · provenance

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Certified beds

Avg residents / day

Inspections

Citations

Harm-level

Fines

State actions

Facility type: Skilled nursing facility · Medicare only
CMS provider type: Medicare · part of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
Certified beds: 43 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: 43 state-licensed beds · California Department of Public Health
State license: 020000106 active · licensee FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES
Average residents per day: 25.7 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 055156
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Nov 9, 1972
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Front Porch Communities and Services
CMS chain: Front Porch 9 facilities
Phone: (510) 835-4700
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

State enforcement · CA (historical)

Historical

State actions

2003–2019

Class AA / A

no class AA

Since 2019

$2,200 final penalties

California CDPH state citations and administrative penalties, 1997 to early 2024 (archived dataset). Separate from federal CMS deficiencies.

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

latest Jul 28, 2026

Citations

21 health · 22 fire

Harm or worse

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D24	E9	F8
Minimal	A·	B·	C2

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

Payment denials

Latest

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Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Jul 28, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 12, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	10	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 12, 2024	Health	Health Standard	5	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 13, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 13, 2022	Health	Health Standard	9	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 27, 2019	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 27, 2019	Health	Health Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

State citations & penalties · historical

State enforcement · California

California CDPH state citations and administrative penalties, 1997 to early 2024 (archived dataset). Separate from federal CMS deficiencies.

Issued	Class	Type	Category	Final amount	Flags	Record
Jul 11, 2019 violation Aug 25, 2018	Class B	Citation Citation B (HSC 1424)	Patient Care	$1,500	Closed	020015226
Jul 22, 2003 violation May 5, 2003	Class B	Citation Citation B (HSC 1424)	Patient Care	$700	Appealed Closed	020002763

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D24	E9	F8
Minimal	A·	B·	C2

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Jul 28, 2026	F-0557	Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 21, 2026	Complaint
Sep 12, 2024	E-0037	Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 3, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 3, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 3, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 3, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 3, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	K-0914	Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 3, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 3, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 3, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	F-0658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 7, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	F-0757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 7, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	F-0758	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 7, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 7, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	F-0814	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 7, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Oct 3, 2024
Sep 12, 2024	K-0921	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Oct 3, 2024
Oct 13, 2022	E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 7, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 7, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 7, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 7, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Nov 7, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 7, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	K-0919	Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 7, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 7, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	F-0687	Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 3, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 3, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	F-0727	Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 3, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	F-0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 3, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	F-0756	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 3, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	F-0758	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 3, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	F-0759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 3, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 3, 2022
Oct 13, 2022	F-0814	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 3, 2022
Jun 27, 2019	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 12, 2019
Jun 27, 2019	K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 12, 2019
Jun 27, 2019	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Sep 12, 2019
Jun 27, 2019	K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 12, 2019
Jun 27, 2019	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2019
Jun 27, 2019	F-0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2019
Jun 27, 2019	F-0756	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2019
Jun 27, 2019	F-0758	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2019
Jun 27, 2019	F-0790	Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2019
Jun 27, 2019	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2019

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Operating entity

Front Porch Communities and Services

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates 24 facilities.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Front Porch

9 facilities in 1 states. CMS chain ID 229.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 4.8

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

Organizations

Individuals

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Front Porch Communities and Services	Organization	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Apr 1, 2022

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Front Porch Communities and Services	Organization	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Apr 1, 2022
Nickolas Merkin	Individual	Partner	INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Oct 10, 2025
Harry Nelson	Individual	Partner	INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Sep 30, 2025
Paige Pennington	Individual	Partner	INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Sep 30, 2025
Gevork Akopyan	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Oct 12, 2022
Christopher Ichien	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 27, 2026
Sean Kelly	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 6, 2023
Christina Kisajja	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jun 28, 2021
Susan Macango	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 4, 2026
Cherry Marcelo	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Aug 1, 2022
Kathleen Mccarron	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Apr 24, 2026
Mary Mcmullin	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Apr 1, 2025
Kari Olson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Apr 1, 2021
Samir Sairam	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 1, 2018
Eduardo Salvador	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Apr 1, 2021
Nancy Duranteau	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 1, 2021
Vincent Forte	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 1, 2021
Joanne Handy	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 1, 2022
Laura Jacobs	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2019
Kevin Kroeker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2018
Marion Mcgovern	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2017
Peter Spencer	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2026
Diemlan Tonnu	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2018
Oliver Wesson	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2017
Susan Whittaker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 23, 2018
Sean Kelly	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Mar 6, 2023
Eduardo Salvador	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Oct 3, 2017
Rachel Vranich	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jun 17, 2022
Front Porch Communities and Services	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Apr 1, 2022
Cherry Marcelo	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jun 19, 2025
Samir Sairam	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 1, 2018

Other facilities operated by Front Porch Communities and Services

All 23 →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Canterbury Woods 651 Sinex Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 CCN 0553031 state class AA/A	24	Mar 24, 2026	49	—
Carlsbad By the Sea 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 CCN 056496	33	Mar 25, 2026	16	—
Claremont Manor Care Center 621 W Bonita Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 CCN 5550851 state class AA/A	59	Mar 13, 2026	551 harm	—
Webster House 437 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 CCN 5551561 state class AA/A	145	Jun 9, 2026	47	—
Spring Lake Village 5555 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 CCN 5552683 state class AA/A	70	Jan 22, 2026	60	—
Sunny View Manor 22445 Cupertino Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 CCN 5553423 state class AA/A	48	Apr 17, 2025	401 harm	$8,176
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit 842 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 CCN 555429	54	Dec 5, 2025	53	—
San Francisco Towers 1661 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 CCN 555728	27	Dec 4, 2025	32	—

Same chain in California

All 8 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Canterbury Woods 651 Sinex Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 CCN 0553031 state class AA/A	24	Mar 24, 2026	49	—
Carlsbad By the Sea 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 CCN 056496	33	Mar 25, 2026	16	—
Claremont Manor Care Center 621 W Bonita Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 CCN 5550851 state class AA/A	59	Mar 13, 2026	551 harm	—
Webster House 437 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 CCN 5551561 state class AA/A	145	Jun 9, 2026	47	—
Spring Lake Village 5555 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 CCN 5552683 state class AA/A	70	Jan 22, 2026	60	—
Sunny View Manor 22445 Cupertino Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 CCN 5553423 state class AA/A	48	Apr 17, 2025	401 harm	$8,176
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit 842 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 CCN 555429	54	Dec 5, 2025	53	—
San Francisco Towers 1661 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 CCN 555728	27	Dec 4, 2025	32	—

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 100 Bay Place, Oakland, CA 94610
ZIP: 94610
County: Alameda County FIPS 06001
State: California
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Lake Park Healthcare Center 1850 Alice Street, Oakland, CA 94612 CCN 555113	0.7 km	35	Feb 23, 2026	501 IJ	$18k
Oakland Healthcare & Wellness Center 3030 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94609 CCN 0552151 state class AA/A	0.8 km	98	Jan 15, 2026	51	—
Lake Merritt Healthcare Center LLC 309 Macarthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94610 CCN 0563501 state class AA/A	0.9 km	53	Apr 15, 2026	72	—
Medical Hill Healthcare Center 475 29th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 CCN 5552541 state class AA/A	1.1 km	124	Jul 6, 2026	46	—
Mcclure Post Acute 2910 Mcclure Street, Oakland, CA 94609 CCN 555067	1.1 km	60	Apr 9, 2026	40	—
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland 210 40th Street Way, Oakland, CA 94611 CCN 5553131 state class AA/A	1.7 km	70	Jun 12, 2026	891 IJ1 harm	$23k
Piedmont Gardens Health Facility 110 41st Street, Oakland, CA 94611 CCN 056096	1.8 km	94	Jun 25, 2026	38	—
Bay Area Healthcare Center 1833 10th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 CCN 5558511 state class AA/A	2.1 km	99	Feb 9, 2026	31	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	055156	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	055156	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
California CDPH Licensed Facility Listing CA	020000064	state_license, licensed_beds, licensee Linked to the CMS record by exact CCN.	Verified	Oct 16, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 055156

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St Paul's Towers

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

State enforcement · California

Owners of record

All disclosed roles

Other facilities operated by Front Porch Communities and Services

Same chain in California

Nearby nursing homes

St Paul's Towers

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

State enforcement · California

Owners of record

All disclosed roles

Other facilities operated by Front Porch Communities and Services

Same chain in California

Nearby nursing homes