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Central Gardens Post Acute
1355 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Central Gardens Post Acute, in San Francisco, California, is certified for 92 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Pacs Group chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 8, 15 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 28.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 31.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Francisco Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 24 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.3 | 29.4 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.7% | 35.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 20 Feb 2025, 26 May 2023.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×9 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 24 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jun 2023 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.7%, RNs 42.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.5% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Golden California Healthcare, Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Group Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Francisco County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Pacific Medical Ctr- Davies Campus Hosp | San Francisco | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 26.3 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Hayes Convalescent Hospital | San Francisco | 34 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 29.4 | — | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Jewish Home & Rehab Center D/P SNF | San Francisco | 362 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 51 | 14.1 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Laurel Heights Community Care | San Francisco | 32 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 75.0 | $8K | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | San Francisco | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 27.9 | — | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center | San Francisco | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 20.8 | $25K | 13 Mar 2026 |
| San Francisco Post Acute | San Francisco | 53 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 45.3 | — | 12 Dec 2024 |
| San Francisco Towers | San Francisco | 27 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 40.7 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 18 facilities in San Francisco County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Central Gardens Post Acute been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Central Gardens Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Central Gardens Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Central Gardens Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Providence Group Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Central Gardens Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.