CENTRAL GARDENS POST ACUTE

Central Gardens Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 1355 Ellis Street in San Francisco, California 94115. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid participation. It has a total of 92 certified beds and serves residents in the San Francisco County area. Central Gardens Post Acute holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The CMS rating system evaluates facilities across three primary categories. The health inspection rating for this facility is 5 stars, reflecting the results of on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which accounts for the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses, relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, based on clinical data related to resident outcomes and care processes. These ratings are drawn from CMS data and are updated periodically as new inspection and staffing information becomes available. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Central Gardens Post Acute is able to accept residents whose care is covered under either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking admission should contact the facility directly at (415) 567-2967 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted payment sources, and any private pay options that may be available. When compared to national benchmarks, Central Gardens Post Acute performs above average across most rating categories tracked by CMS. The national overall average is 3.0 stars, and this facility's 5-star overall rating indicates performance in the upper tier of rated nursing homes nationally. Its 5-star health inspection and quality measure ratings, along with a 4-star staffing rating, reflect consistent performance across the primary dimensions used in the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This data is intended to serve as one reference point among several that families and health care professionals may use when evaluating skilled nursing options in the San Francisco area.