THE AVENUES TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER

The Avenues Transitional Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2043 19th Avenue in San Francisco, California (94116). The facility operates 140 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating. The Avenues Transitional Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting performance based on the results of state and federal health inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 5 stars, indicating the level of nursing staff hours per resident per day relative to facility size and resident acuity. The quality measure rating is also 5 stars, reflecting performance across a set of clinical indicators that measure resident health outcomes and care processes. The Avenues Transitional Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage options are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or with a benefits counselor to clarify applicable payment arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility's overall 5-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. Its staffing and quality measure ratings, both at 5 stars, are notably above average in those respective categories. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is at or near the national midpoint. These figures are drawn from CMS data and represent a snapshot of measured performance indicators. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review full inspection reports and staffing data available through the CMS Care Compare tool to form a comprehensive understanding of the facility's documented performance.