Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
San Francisco, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T152)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (415) 353-6764 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and CMS does not report any of its 5 measures as better or worse than the national benchmark. In short, its results are statistically similar to the national average.
At Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes similar to the national average.
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in San Francisco, California, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, California is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), a non-profit hospital that has been certified since 03/31/1995. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often three hours a day, several days a week — to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a long-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'no different than the national rate.' Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also 'no different than the national rate.' CMS has not published data on healthcare-associated infections, such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections or C. diff infections, for this facility — this often reflects low case counts rather than any indication of poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing no differently than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures better and 0 of 5 worse — meaning, on the measures reported, its results are statistically comparable to the national average. Families considering this facility for post-hospital rehabilitation can review these details, along with any updates, directly on CMS Care Compare, which is the source of this information.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often several hours a day) aimed at helping patients recover function quickly after a major medical event, whereas a nursing home typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Saint Francis Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is 'no different than the national rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate during the rehab stay and after discharge are 'no different than the national rate,' according to CMS.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published infection data (such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections or C. diff) for this facility, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 03/31/1995.
Who owns this facility?
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 03/31/1995.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided doesn't specify which conditions this facility treats; please contact the facility at (415) 353-6764 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 of 5 measures as better than the national rate and 0 as worse, with the reported measures showing results no different than the national average.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/05T152?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning support; contact the facility at (415) 353-6764 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Saint Francis Memorial Hospital directly at (415) 353-6764 to confirm the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.