Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

1400 GEARY BLVD, San Francisco, CA 94109

4.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
50 Certified Beds
88 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 1.91%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 3.03%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 11.11%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 20.57%

Lower is better

How SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL Compares

SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in San Francisco, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (11.1%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.

Among the 18 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in San Francisco, 12 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. California average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.0% — better than the California average of 12.1% (75% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 11.1% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (585% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the California average of 4.3% (55% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.6% — better than the California average of 22.9%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL with other nursing homes in San Francisco.

How is SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL addressing its quality measures rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What practices help SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.0% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 11.1% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL lag behind other San Francisco options?

Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 18 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SEQUOIAS SAN FRANCISCO CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around San Francisco

San Francisco sits in San Francisco County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
138,157 (15.8%)
Median age
38.3 years
Median household income
$119,136
Median home value
$1,152,300

Demographics for San Francisco County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near San Francisco.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 056071
County San Francisco
Total Beds 50
Occupied Beds 39
Occupancy Rate 77%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

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Location

1400 GEARY BLVD, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: September 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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