The Avenues Transitional Care Center
San Francisco, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055963) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,685
Phone: (415) 661-8787 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Avenues Transitional Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Avenues Transitional Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.0%.
CMS records show one federal fine totaling $12,685.00 for The Avenues Transitional Care Center, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Avenues Transitional Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in San Francisco, California, first approved by CMS on March 29, 1974. The facility is certified for 140 beds and reports an average of 134.5 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which includes 35 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Avenues holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.97, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $12,685.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment on record. CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program, which CMS reserves for nursing homes it identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is built from data published on CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on that site before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Avenues Transitional Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
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 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 38.0% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,685.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 140 beds and reports an average of 134.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which has 35 facilities averaging a 3.7-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved by CMS on March 29, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a staffing rating, and a quality measure (QM) rating; this facility has 3, 5, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4156618787 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4156618787 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055963?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.