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Nursing homes in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA has 18 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 12 have a 5-star overall rating, and 6 have been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing homeOverall ratingHealth inspectionsStaffingQuality measuresBedsFines
California Pacific Medical Ctr- Davies Campus Hosp601 Duboce Ave · Non profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars38None
Central Gardens Post Acute1355 Ellis Street · For profit - Limited Liability company 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars92None
Hayes Convalescent Hospital1250 Hayes Street · For profit - Limited Liability company 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars34None
Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center1575 7th Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars68None
Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center2707 Pine Street · For profit - Limited Liability company 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars1201 ($25,490)
San Francisco Towers1661 Pine Street · Non profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars27None
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma SNF1001 Potrero Avenue · Government - City/county 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars30None
Jewish Home & Rehab Center D/P SNF302 Silver Avenue · Non profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars362None
Laurel Heights Community Care2740 California St · For profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars321 ($8,018)
San Francisco Post Acute5767 Mission Street · For profit - Limited Liability company 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars53None
Victorian Post Acute2121 Pine Street · For profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars90None
The Avenues Transitional Care Center2043 19th Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company 5 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars1401 ($12,685)
Chinese Hospital D/P SNF845 Jackson Street · Non profit - Corporation 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 starsNot available23None
Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital1400 Geary Blvd · Non profit - Corporation 4 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars50None
St. Anne's Home300 Lake Street · Non profit - Corporation 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 starsNot available46None
Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Ctr D/P SNF375 Laguna Honda Blvd. · For profit - Individual 3 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars7698 ($55,499)
City View Post Acute1359 Pine Street · For profit - Limited Liability company 2 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars1801 ($42,528)
San Francisco Health Care1477 Grove Street · For profit - Corporation 1 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars1682 ($152,404)

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in California, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in San Francisco

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 30, 2026 · San Francisco Health Care · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.July 30, 2026 · San Francisco Health Care · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 1, 2026 · City View Post Acute · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.May 1, 2026 · City View Post Acute · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 1, 2026 · City View Post Acute · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 1, 2026 · City View Post Acute · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.May 1, 2026 · City View Post Acute · F0802 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
  • 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.May 1, 2026 · City View Post Acute · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.May 1, 2026 · City View Post Acute · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.May 1, 2026 · City View Post Acute · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Questions about nursing homes in San Francisco

Which nursing home in San Francisco has the highest Medicare rating?

California Pacific Medical Ctr- Davies Campus Hosp, Central Gardens Post Acute and Hayes Convalescent Hospital and 9 more share the highest overall rating in San Francisco: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in San Francisco have been fined?

6 of the 18 have been fined in the last three years, $296,624 in all. The most was $152,404, at San Francisco Health Care.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in San Francisco?

No. None of the 18 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.

Which nursing home in San Francisco is the largest?

Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Ctr D/P SNF, with 769 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.