San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Towers

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1661 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA

(415) 447-5505

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

27

Certified beds

Average residents

17

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Front Porch

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1998-07-28

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

2.10

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.82

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.31

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

5.34

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

29%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

10%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.8%
6.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 13.3%
4.1%
9.2 pts worse
5.4%
7.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 0.0%
13.7%
13.7 pts better
19.6%
19.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.8%
14.2%
0.4 pts better
16.7%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.1%
10.7%
3.6 pts better
14.9%
7.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.7%
1.0%
1.7 pts worse
1.0%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.9%
1.2%
1.7 pts worse
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 12.6%
10.9%
1.7 pts worse
19.8%
7.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.1%
4.7%
0.4 pts worse
5.1%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.0%
6 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 18.3%
11.2%
7.1 pts worse
12.0%
6.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.4%
93.2%
5.2 pts better
79.7%
18.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.1%
23.2%
0.9 pts worse
23.9%
0.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-04 · Fire 2025-12-04

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-07 · Fire 2024-06-07

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-16 · Fire 2023-03-16

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2025-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-12-09

C · Minimal harm 2025-12-04

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2025-12-25

C · Minimal harm 2025-12-04

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2024-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2024-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-04-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-12-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Front Porch Communities And Services

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 9 facilities 2022-04-01
Akopyan, Gevork

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-10-12
Arroyo, Jeniffer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-05-04
Cairns, Dawn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Duranteau, Nancy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Forte, Vincent

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Haman, Aissatou

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-11-20
Handy, Joanne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2021-04-01
Ichien, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2018-06-04
Jacobs, Laura

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2019-01-01
Kelly, Sean

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2023-03-06
Kelly, Sean

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2023-03-06
Kroeker, Kevin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-01-01
Mcgovern, Marion

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-01-01
Mcmullin, Mary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2025-04-01
Nitsche, Mark

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-07-25
Olson, Kari

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Omole, Akindele

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-02-19
Proctor, Deborah

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-01-01
Salvador, Eduardo

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Salvador, Eduardo

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-10-03
Spencer, Peter

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2026-01-01
Tonnu, Diemlan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-01-01
Vranich, Rachel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-06-17
Wesson, Oliver

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-01-01
Whittaker, Susan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-01-23

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