Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
San Francisco, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055175) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (415) 566-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center holds a 5 out of 5 overall CMS rating, above California's state average of 3.16. It also earns 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Lawton reports 4.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Lawton has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. It also has no abuse icon flagged and is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. The facility has 68 certified beds and an average daily census of 55.6 residents. It is operated under a for-profit Limited Liability Company structure and has been federally certified since February 1971. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lawton holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Lawton is part of the Generations Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.1 stars, meaning Lawton rates above its chain's own average.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lawton has a 5 out of 5 overall CMS rating, above California's state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Lawton is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.36 hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover at 40.0%, earning a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials on record.
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 Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lawton has 68 certified beds with an average daily census of 55.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company, part of the Generations Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Lawton has been federally certified since February 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Lawton scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4155661200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4155661200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055175?state=CA.
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.