Nursing home

San Francisco Towers

1661 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle5
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds27

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 11 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

11 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Dec 4, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 16, 2025
Dec 4, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 16, 2025
Dec 4, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 16, 2025
Dec 4, 2025Resident rightsProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F0628)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 16, 2025
Dec 4, 2025Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0578)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 16, 2025
Jun 7, 2024Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jul 11, 2024
Jun 7, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 11, 2024
Jun 7, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 11, 2024
Mar 16, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 19, 2023
Mar 16, 2023Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 19, 2023
Mar 16, 2023Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 19, 2023

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day6.91California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day2.45California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends5.66California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year20.8%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds27
Residents per day, average13.6
OwnershipNon-profit, corporation
Legal business nameFront Porch Communities and Services
ChainFront Porch (9 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJul 28, 1998
Part of a continuing care retirement communityYes

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov · Report an error

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