PACIFIC HEIGHTS TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2707 Pine Street in San Francisco, California 94115. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings indicate better performance relative to other facilities. Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 stars, based on the reported levels of nursing staff relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, derived from clinical data indicators that assess resident health outcomes and care processes. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center may accept residents whose care is funded through either of these federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset eligibility criteria under California state guidelines. Individuals and families are advised to verify current insurance acceptance and payment policies directly with the facility by contacting them at (415) 563-7600. When compared to national averages, Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center performs above the baseline across multiple rating categories. The national average overall star rating for nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars places it in the higher tier of rated facilities nationwide. The 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings are also above the national average, and the 5-star quality measure rating reflects strong performance on clinical outcome indicators relative to other facilities across the country. These ratings are based on data collected and published by CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection, staffing, and clinical data become available.