Best-Rated Nursing Homes in San Francisco, CA (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in San Francisco, CA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma SNFInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 8 hr 20 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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San Francisco Towers
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 53 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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California Pacific Medical Center- Davies Campus HospInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 8 hr 58 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 22 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 05 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $25,490 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Hayes Convalescent Hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 00 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Central Gardens Post Acute
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 48 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Jewish Home & Rehab Center D/p SNFInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 12 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Laurel Heights Community Care
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 05 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,018 in the last three years.
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Victorian Post Acute
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 49 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in San Francisco, CA
What is the best-rated nursing home in San Francisco, CA?
By Medicare’s ratings, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Snf ranks first in San Francisco, CA, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in San Francisco, CA?
18 homes in San Francisco, CA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in San Francisco, CA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data