Central Gardens Post Acute
1355 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 · (415) 567-2967
For profit - Limited Liability company · 92 certified beds
Central Gardens Post Acute has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 3 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 20, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesFebruary 20, 2025 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 20, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 20, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 25, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 25, 2024 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 27, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.80 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.55 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.38 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.7% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 87.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- California Pacific Medical Ctr- Davies Campus Hosp San Francisco · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Hayes Convalescent Hospital San Francisco · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center San Francisco · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center San Francisco · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- San Francisco Towers San Francisco · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Central Gardens Post Acute on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.