San Francisco Health Care
San Francisco, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056272) · 168 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $152,404
Phone: (415) 563-0565 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
San Francisco Health Care has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
San Francisco Health Care reports 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5, though nursing staff turnover is relatively high at 40.2%.
San Francisco Health Care has 2 federal fines on record totaling $152,404.00, with no payment denials reported; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
San Francisco Health Care is a 168-bed skilled nursing facility in San Francisco, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1971. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and houses an average of 152.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star. However, its quality measure rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating a mixed performance profile across CMS's four rating components.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $152,404.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should note the below-average overall and health inspection ratings alongside the stronger staffing and quality measure scores, and are encouraged to review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
San Francisco Health Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 40.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $152,404.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 168 beds and has an average daily census of 152.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 31, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — and this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at (415) 563-0565 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (415) 563-0565 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions 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/056272?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.