1400 GEARY BLVD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
50 beds · Non profit - Corporation
CMS Provider #056071
Data updated: March 1, 2026
Overall Rating
★★★★★
Health Rating
★★★★★
Staffing Rating
★★★★★
Quality Rating
★★★★★
Daily nursing care
5.5 hrs/resident
Getting better
Inspection findings
2
Fewer issues
Ownership changes
0
Non-profit corporation owned by Sequoia Living Inc.
Complaint trend
Steady
The facility has recorded zero complaint-related inspection findings in the most recent two cycles.
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
Staffing Rating
Quality Rating
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Federal data shows this facility maintains high registered nurse staffing levels and low staff turnover relative to state averages, with a recent decrease in health inspection findings.
The data indicates that Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital maintains staffing levels significantly above both state and national benchmarks. Records show that residents receive 5.47 total hours of nursing care per resident per day, compared to the California average of 4.51 hours. Of this time, 2.06 hours are provided specifically by registered nurses, a figure that is more than triple the state average of 0.65 hours. This high level of professional nursing presence is paired with a nursing turnover rate of 28.8%, which is notably lower than the state average of 38.1%, suggesting a more stable caregiving environment.
Inspection records reflect a recent improvement in regulatory compliance. The facility reduced its number of health inspection findings from seven in 2023 to two in late 2024. Recent findings include issues related to medication error rates and resident self-administration protocols. While total nursing hours decrease by approximately 13% on weekends, the resulting 4.74 hours remains above the average total care provided on a daily basis in many other California facilities. Additionally, the use of contract or agency staff is low at 3.3%, indicating that nearly 97% of care is provided by permanent facility employees, which supports continuity of care for residents.
The facility provides 2.06 hours of registered nurse care per resident per day, which is more than three times the California state average of 0.65 hours.
Total nursing staff turnover is 28.8%, and registered nurse turnover is 13.3%, both of which are significantly lower than the state averages of 38.1% and 40.6% respectively.
Weekend nursing care drops by approximately 13% compared to weekday levels, providing 4.74 hours per resident day on weekends versus the overall average of 5.47 hours.
This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.
| Category | Apr 24 | Jun 24 | Aug 24 | Oct 24 | Dec 24 | Mar 25 | May 25 | Jul 25 | Nov 25 | Jan 26 | Mar 26 | Apr 26 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4★ | 4★ | 3★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | |
| Staffing | 4★ | 4★ | 1★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | |
| Health | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Staffing depth is the strongest predictor of care quality. Facilities routinely cut staff on evenings and weekends — the shifts when falls happen and call lights go unanswered.
RN Hours Specifically
State avg total staffing: 4.5 hrs/resident/day
28.8%
State avg: 38.1%
13.3%
State avg: 40.6%
3.3%
of nursing hours from contract/agency staff
Low — good continuitySource: PBJ data, 2025Q3
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Walk Score
99
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
84
Excellent Transit
Median Income
$108,691
Median Home Value
$1,364,200
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Age 65+
17.4%
Median Age
37
Pop. Density
56,333/mi²
Median Rent
$2,143
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Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.
| Date | Tag | Category | Description | Severity | Corrected | Type | IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | 0554 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Minimal harm | 12/31/2024 | Standard | |
| 11/22/2024 | 0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Minimal harm | 12/31/2024 | Standard | |
| 5/12/2023 | 0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Minimal harm | 7/10/2023 | Standard | |
| 5/12/2023 | 0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | Minimal harm | 7/10/2023 | Standard | |
| 5/12/2023 | 0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Minimal harm | 7/10/2023 | Standard | |
| 5/12/2023 | 0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | Actual harm | 7/10/2023 | Standard | |
| 5/12/2023 | 0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Actual harm | 7/10/2023 | Standard | |
| 5/12/2023 | 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Actual harm | 7/10/2023 | Standard | |
| 5/12/2023 | 0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Minimal harm | 7/10/2023 | Standard | |
| 8/30/2019 | 0700 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Actual harm | 11/5/2019 | Standard |
When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.
No penalties or fines recorded for this facility.
Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.
Years Operating
56
| Owner Name | Type | Role | Ownership % | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEQUOIA LIVING INC | Organization | — | 100% | 6/18/1969 |
| GODDARD, GLEN | Individual | — | — | 11/22/2024 |
| TUMBALE, TERENCE | Individual | — | — | 11/27/2024 |
| AGOSTINO, VALERIE | Individual | — | — | 12/7/2020 |
| CORRIEA, RICHARD | Individual | — | — | 5/19/2021 |
| HERMAN, STEVEN | Individual | — | — | 1/1/2017 |
| HOWIE, CARL | Individual | — | — | 5/1/2011 |
| ITO, HOLLY | Individual | — | — | 10/25/2022 |
| JAMISON, DAVID | Individual | — | — | 5/1/2014 |
| LIM, MARIANNE | Individual | — | — | 7/21/2020 |
| LYNN, PATRICIA | Individual | — | — | 4/29/2020 |
| MAYEDA, NANCY | Individual | — | — | 1/1/2016 |
| SANDERSON, CORY | Individual | — | — | 5/29/2024 |
| SPAULDING, DIANNE | Individual | — | — | 5/1/2014 |
| SUEY, MARILYN | Individual | — | — | 5/22/2023 |
| ATWOOD, MARTHA | Individual | — | — | 1/3/1994 |
| MCVEY, SARAH | Individual | — | — | 9/24/2019 |
| SHOEMAKE, CHARLES | Individual | — | — | 8/14/2020 |
| GODDARD, GLEN | Individual | — | — | 9/1/2016 |
Recent news articles, lawsuits, and media coverage mentioning this facility.
The Sequoias San Francisco had 1 serious citation, a minor deficiency in May 2025 for unsecured cleaning supplies, and a 2023 citation for delayed COVID-19 outbreak reporting, but most recent inspections including October 2025 showed no deficiencies.
The Sequoias San Francisco is highlighted as one of two entry-fee continuing care communities in the city, offering controlled monthly charges around $10,000-$13,000 for assisted or memory care amid rising costs and facility closures.
Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records
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