San Francisco, CA

Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1400 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA

(415) 922-9700

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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

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

50

Certified beds

Average residents

33

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1969-06-18

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

2.06

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.20

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.21

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.74

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

13%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

29%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.3
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.2
1.6
1.6 pts worse
1.8
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.4%
98.5%
32.1 pts worse
93.4%
27 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.5%
98.2%
11.7 pts worse
95.5%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.3%
1.6%
5.7 pts worse
3.3%
4 pts worse
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 6.0%
4.1%
1.9 pts worse
5.4%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.7%
13.7%
1 pts worse
19.6%
4.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.3%
14.2%
11.9 pts better
16.7%
14.4 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 ability to walk independently worsened 10.8%
11.0%
0.2 pts better
16.3%
5.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.2%
10.7%
13.5 pts worse
14.9%
9.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.8%
1.0%
1.8 pts worse
1.0%
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.0%
1.2%
1.8 pts worse
1.7%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.7%
10.9%
15.8 pts worse
19.8%
6.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
4.7%
2.9 pts better
5.1%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 45.6%
94.0%
48.4 pts worse
81.7%
36.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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 90.9%
93.2%
2.3 pts worse
79.7%
11.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-22 · Fire 2024-11-22

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-05-12 · Fire 2023-05-12

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-08-30 · Fire 2019-08-30

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-01-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2025-01-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2025-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-01-13

C · Minimal harm 2024-11-22

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2025-01-13

C · Minimal harm 2024-11-22

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-13

C · Minimal harm 2024-11-22

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-01-13

C · Minimal harm 2024-11-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-13

C · Minimal harm 2024-11-22

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-01-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-06-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-06-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-06-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-06-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-30

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2019-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-30

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-30

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2019-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-30

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2019-10-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

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 2023-07-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

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 2023-07-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

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 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-12

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-07-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-30

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-11-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-30

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-11-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-30

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 2019-11-07

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Sequoia Living Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 3 facilities 1969-06-18
Agostino, Valerie

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-12-07
Atwood, Martha

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 1994-01-03
Corriea, Richard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2021-05-19
Goddard, Glen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-11-22
Goddard, Glen

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-09-01
Herman, Steven

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2017-01-01
Howie, Carl

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2011-05-01
Ito, Holly

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-10-25
Jamison, David

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2014-05-01
Lim, Marianne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-07-21
Lynn, Patricia

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-04-29
Mayeda, Nancy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2016-01-01
Mcvey, Sarah

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-09-24
Sanderson, Cory

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-05-29
Shoemake, Charles

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-08-14
Spaulding, Dianne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2014-05-01
Suey, Marilyn

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-05-22
Tumbale, Terence

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-11-27

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