Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center
San Francisco, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056176) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,490
Phone: (415) 563-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,490.00 for Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in San Francisco, California, first approved for federal certification on March 29, 1974. It is a for-profit facility operated as a limited liability company, certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 114.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,490.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is currently flagged for this facility in CMS data, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which operates 35 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.7 stars. CMS data indicate no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 42.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,490.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have a CMS abuse icon flagged and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 114.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which operates 35 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 29, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4155637600 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4155637600 to arrange a visit and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056176?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.