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San Francisco Towers
1661 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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.
San Francisco Towers is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in San Francisco, California, certified for 27 beds and caring for about 15 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 3, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 40.7 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 6.9 hours per resident per day (2.1 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 13.0%.
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 | 11 | 24 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.7 | 29.4 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 13.0% | 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: 4 Dec 2025, 7 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×1 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | 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 | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2023 |
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 13.0%, RNs 14.3%; 1 administrator 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 | 8.3% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 36.4% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Front Porch Communities And Services. Chain: Front Porch (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Porch Communities and Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2022 |
| Front Porch Communities and Services | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
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 |
| Central Gardens Post Acute | San Francisco | 92 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 28.3 | — | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 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 |
All 18 facilities in San Francisco County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has San Francisco Towers been cited for?
11 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 San Francisco Towers been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at San Francisco Towers compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates San Francisco Towers?
It is part of the Front Porch chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Front Porch Communities and Services. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was San Francisco Towers last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 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.