Central Gardens Post Acute
San Francisco, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055280) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (415) 567-2967 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Central Gardens Post Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above California's state average of 3.16 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Central Gardens Post Acute reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing staff turnover of 31.7%.
Central Gardens Post Acute has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS; it also does not carry CMS's abuse icon or a Special Focus designation.
About this facility
Central Gardens Post Acute is a 92-bed skilled nursing facility in San Francisco, California, certified since 1967 and averaging 87.8 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing totals 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.7%.
On CMS's penalty record, Central Gardens Post Acute has zero federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials reported. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
The facility is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual 5-star rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details and the full inspection record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Central Gardens Post Acute has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above California's state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 31.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 92 beds and averages 87.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4155672967 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4155672967 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055280?state=CA for the most current CMS data on this facility.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.