Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital
San Francisco, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 056071) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (415) 922-9700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital reports 4.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.7% and a 5-star staffing rating from CMS.
Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. The facility is certified for 50 beds and reports an average daily census of 38.5 residents. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since June 18, 1969. There is no indication in CMS data that ownership changed within the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record. There are also 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; contact the facility at 4159229700 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.60 hours per resident per day, including 1.45 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and turnover of 32.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines 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 designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 50 beds with an average daily census of 38.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 18, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 4159229700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 4159229700 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056071?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.