SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARE

San Francisco Health Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 1477 Grove Street in San Francisco, California, 94117. The facility operates 168 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, and are intended to provide a standardized point of comparison across nursing facilities nationwide. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. In contrast, the staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating that staffing levels at this facility are above average compared to other certified nursing facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is also 4 out of 5, indicating that clinical quality indicators reported by the facility perform above the national average. The divergence between the health inspection rating and the staffing and quality measure ratings is notable, as it suggests that while clinical staffing and reported outcomes rank favorably, the facility's inspection history has contributed significantly to a lower overall rating. San Francisco Health Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is authorized to bill these federal and state programs for covered services. Individuals whose care qualifies under Medicare Part A may be covered for short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible individuals who meet California's income and asset criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (415) 563-0565 to discuss specific payment arrangements, private pay options, and insurance coverage details. When compared to national benchmarks, San Francisco Health Care presents a mixed profile. The overall 1-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven largely by its 1-star health inspection rating. However, its 4-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures indicate that in those specific categories, the facility performs at a level above what is seen nationally. San Francisco County is a densely populated urban area with a range of long-term care options, and individuals researching care options in this region may find it useful to review CMS's Care Compare tool for additional inspection reports, staffing data, and historical rating trends for this and comparable facilities.