RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 17 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in San Francisco, CA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in San Francisco, CA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

18Nursing Homes in San Francisco
4.4/5
+1.2 vs state avgState avg: 3.20San Francisco Avg Rating
$48K$12K vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeSan Francisco, CA

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Snf

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★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
30 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above California avg of 3.2

1001 Potrero AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 206-8283

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Care landscape in San Francisco

How San Francisco compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+18.1%

    About 8% higher than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover33.6%

    About 12% lower than the state average of 38.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability11.6%

    About 24% lower than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in San Francisco, CA?

This page evaluates 17 eligible nursing homes in San Francisco, CA and shows the top 17.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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