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HomeCaliforniaCentral Gardens Post Acute

Central Gardens Post Acute

1355 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 941154155672967WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(93 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
92
certified

How Central Gardens Post Acute Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.80 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.87 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
31.7%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.80 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.87 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected May 26, 2023
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 20, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Francisco County 65+
142,119
16.7% of county
County Population
851,036
San Francisco County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Central Gardens Post Acute is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in San Francisco, California with 92 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
92
Avg Residents/Day
87.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Francisco
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
24.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (26)

F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: May 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Oct 4, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.38 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.87 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.80 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.44 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.7%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PROVIDENCE GROUP INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
PORTIER, DAVIDCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 1, 2019
RUSSELL, MATTHEWW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 1, 2023
APT, FREDERICKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JERGENSEN, JOSHUACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MITCHELL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Central Gardens Post Acute and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Central Gardens Post Acute
San Francisco, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital
San Francisco, CA1,056 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Victorian Post Acute
San Francisco, CA2,112 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center
San Francisco, CA3,168 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $25,490
Laurel Heights Community Care
San Francisco, CA3,696 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,018
San Francisco Towers
San Francisco, CA3,696 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
City View Post Acute
San Francisco, CA3,696 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $42,528
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Central Gardens Post Acute
San Francisco, CA · Current facility
—5/55/53/5None recorded
Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital
San Francisco, CA
1,056 ft4/53/55/5None recorded
Victorian Post Acute
San Francisco, CA
2,112 ft5/54/53/5None recorded
Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center
San Francisco, CA
3,168 ft5/54/54/5$25,490
Laurel Heights Community Care
San Francisco, CA
3,696 ft5/54/54/5$8,018
San Francisco Towers
San Francisco, CA
3,696 ft5/55/55/5None recorded
City View Post Acute
San Francisco, CA
3,696 ft2/52/53/5$42,528

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Central Gardens Post Acute?▾
Central Gardens Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Central Gardens Post Acute cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Central Gardens Post Acute participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Central Gardens Post Acute had any health inspection violations?▾
Central Gardens Post Acute had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 20, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Central Gardens Post Acute?▾
Central Gardens Post Acute provides 3.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours, 0.55 LPN hours, and 2.38 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.7%.
How many beds does Central Gardens Post Acute have?▾
Central Gardens Post Acute has 92 certified beds with an average of 87.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Pacs Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Central Gardens Post Acute?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in San Francisco. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Central Gardens Post Acute?▾
On Google Maps, Central Gardens Post Acute has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 93 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Pacs Group

This chain operates 281 facilities. View all →