The Avenues Transitional Care Center
2043 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 · (415) 661-8787
For profit - Limited Liability company · 140 certified beds
The Avenues Transitional Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2025, found 11 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,685 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 24, 2025 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 24, 2025 · F0812 · 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.March 24, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 24, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 24, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 24, 2025 · F0880 · 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.March 24, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.March 24, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.March 24, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 24, 2025 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.March 24, 2025 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.March 24, 2025 · F0912 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 2, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.May 21, 2024 · F0636 · 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 admittedMay 21, 2024 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,685October 2, 2025
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 | 3.97 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.91 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.60 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.46 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 140 |
| Average residents per day | 134.5 |
| 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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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Avenues Transitional Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.