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Every score on this page is built from federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records — the same findings a regulator sees. Not brochures, not tours, not what a facility says about itself.

22 licensed nursing homes in San Francisco, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
7.5Strong

JEWISH HOME & REHAB CENTER D/P SNF

302 SILVER AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112

JEWISH HOME & REHAB CENTER D/P SNF brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 1.23 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (26%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars.

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9.7Excellent

LAWTON SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

1575 7TH AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122

LAWTON SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.37 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 0% — well below the national median of about 14%.

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8.5Strong

CENTRAL GARDENS POST ACUTE

1355 ELLIS STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

CENTRAL GARDENS POST ACUTE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.87 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (32%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 22.5% — above the national median of about 10%.

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9.5Excellent

VICTORIAN POST ACUTE

2121 PINE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

VICTORIAN POST ACUTE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 5% — well below the national median of about 14%.

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6.0Solid

THE AVENUES TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER

2043 19TH AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116

THE AVENUES TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.91 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (38%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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5.6Mixed

SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

1400 GEARY BLVD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (5.0/5), 1.45 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (33%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 2.0 stars.

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8.5Strong

PACIFIC HEIGHTS TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER

2707 PINE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

PACIFIC HEIGHTS TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 0.82 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
5.9Mixed

CITY VIEW POST ACUTE

1359 PINE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

CITY VIEW POST ACUTE brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and low staff turnover (38%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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7.5Strong

CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR- DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP

601 DUBOCE AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117

CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR- DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 6.62 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (29%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars.

3 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
3.3Concerns

SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARE

1477 GROVE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117

SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARE brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and 0.75 RN hours per resident daily. There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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9.7Excellent

SAN FRANCISCO POST ACUTE

5767 MISSION STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112

SAN FRANCISCO POST ACUTE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (36%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 0.0% — under half the national median.

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7.6Strong

ST. ANNE'S HOME

300 LAKE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118

ST. ANNE'S HOME brings strong inspection scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record.

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9.7Excellent

HAYES CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

1250 HAYES STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117

HAYES CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.72 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 25.1% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%).

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9.7Excellent

ZUCKERBERG SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSP & TRAUMA SNF

1001 POTRERO AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma SNF presents a near-flawless record, earning top marks across all CMS categories. With nursing staff coverage far exceeding national averages, you can press the call button at 2 AM and expect someone to arrive, reflecting the robust 4.87 hours of RN coverage per resident.

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7.5Strong

SAN FRANCISCO TOWERS

1661 PINE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

SAN FRANCISCO TOWERS presents a complex picture where top inspection scores meet significant medication and care concerns. Inspectors who walked the halls found a clean operation, earning the highest possible health inspection rating.

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8.3Strong

LAUREL HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CARE

2740 CALIFORNIA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

Laurel Heights Community Care presents a complex picture, earning a 5.0 out of 5 stars overall from CMS, yet their registered nurse hours per resident fall far below the national average. On the positive side, you can expect prompt response to call lights, as their rate for falls with major injury is zero, and the same faces tend to care for residents, with nursing staff turnover at just 14% compared to the national average.

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0.0

LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL & REHABILITATION CTR D/P SNF

375 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116

LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL & REHABILITATION CTR D/P SNF reports 5-star staffing, yet resident outcomes in health inspections and quality measures land at only 2 stars. This facility carries a critical abuse icon, indicating a substantiated finding of neglect or exploitation, which is one of CMS’s most serious flags.

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8.3Strong

CHINESE HOSPITAL D/P SNF

845 JACKSON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133

CHINESE HOSPITAL D/P SNF holds a 4.0-star overall rating, showing strong health inspections and staffing levels that mean call lights are answered fast and aides are present during transfers. Registered nurse coverage stands at 1.58 hours per resident daily, well above the national average, which helps complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

4150 CLEMENT ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121

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CAMEO CARE INC

29 CAMEO WAY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131

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3555 CEASAR CHAVEZ

3555 CESAR CHAVEZ, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110

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FAMILY HOMES INC

830 NEWMAN DR, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080

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22 licensed nursing homes in San Francisco, CA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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