Nursing homes in San Francisco, CA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, San Francisco has 18 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 4.4 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 3.1-star California average. Methodology.
- 18
- Certified homes
- 4.4 ★
- Well above average for CA · California 3.1
- 12
- Five-star homes
- 2,322
- Certified beds
All 18 nursing homes in San Francisco, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Gardens Post Acute | 92 | None | |
| 2 | Hayes Convalescent Hospital | 34 | None | |
| 3 | Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 68 | None | |
| 4 | San Francisco Post Acute | 53 | None | |
| 5 | San Francisco Towers | 27 | None | |
| 6 | Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital | 50 | None | |
| 7 | Victorian Post Acute | 90 | None | |
| 8 | Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma SNF | 30 | None | |
| 9 | California Pacific Medical Ctr- Davies Campus Hosp | 38 | $4K | |
| 10 | Laurel Heights Community Care | 32 | $8K | |
| 11 | Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center | 120 | $25K | |
| 12 | City View Post Acute | 180 | $43K | |
| 13 | St. Anne'S Home | 46 | None | |
| 14 | Jewish Home & Rehab Center D/P SNF | 362 | None | |
| 15 | The Avenues Transitional Care Center | 140 | $13K | |
| 16 | Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Ctr D/P SNF | 769 | $55K | |
| 17 | San Francisco Health Care | 168 | $152K | |
| 18 | Chinese Hospital D/P SNF | Not rated | 23 | None |
Ratings in San Francisco are best read against California and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full California directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in San Francisco
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, San Francisco, CA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
