San Francisco Health Care
1477 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 · (415) 563-0565
For profit - Corporation · 168 certified beds
San Francisco Health Care has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 12 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $152,404 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 28, 2025 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 28, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.February 28, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 28, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 28, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.February 28, 2025 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 28, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.February 28, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 28, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedFebruary 28, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 28, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 28, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.February 28, 2025 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 30, 2026 · 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 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.April 28, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 28, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 28, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 28, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.August 1, 2024 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $28,529February 28, 2025
- Fine of $123,875January 22, 2024
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 | 3.79 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.44 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.2% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 168 |
| Average residents per day | 152.9 |
| 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
- Central Gardens Post Acute 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
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