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Central Gardens in San Francisco, CA

Central Gardens is a nursing home community in San Francisco, CA.

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Central Gardens in San Francisco, CA

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  • Interior

    A modern, minimalist living room with sleek furniture and plant decor.

  • Decor

    A modern dining area with elegantly set tables and large windows providing natural light.

  • Building

    A building entrance with blue doors, surrounded by greenery and a plant pot.

  • Windows

    A modern exercise room featuring minimalist decor, large windows for natural light, and inspirational quotes on the wall.

  • Landscaping

    A sunny patio area featuring a red umbrella, outdoor furniture, and a palm tree beside a house.

  • Bathroom

    A modern and minimalist bathroom with a walk-in shower, safety bar, and decorative plants.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A bright and spacious home gym with various exercise equipment arranged neatly.

  • Healthcare

    A modern hospital room with two patient beds and comfortable amenities.

1355 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

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4.4 from 96 reviews
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Overall Review of Central Gardens

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff compassion and responsiveness

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, attentive, and available.

A large share of reviewers focus on how staff treat patients with kindness and keep residents comfortable. Multiple people mention specific team members taking time to answer questions, support care needs, and communicate with families. Even some more critical reviews still acknowledge that there are some strong individuals working there, while saying consistency can be a problem.

common 14 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Many reviews say the building is clean and well maintained.

Several reviewers describe the facility as clean, tidy, and well cared for, with attention to sanitation in shared areas. Some also connect cleanliness with feeling comfortable and secure during visits. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about dirt or pests, which is a recurring caution in an otherwise cleanliness-forward set of comments.

common 4 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab support

Residents describe meaningful help from the therapy and nursing teams.

Some reviewers came in needing recovery support and point to the physical therapy team as a key reason they regained strength and mobility. Others broadly describe rehab and nursing services as strong, with staff focusing on patient goals. The care services list also reflects skilled nursing support and help with daily living activities, which aligns with the rehab-focused experience described by families.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Call and communication concerns

A few reviews report delays in getting help and poor follow-through.

Some reviewers say call lights and response times can be slow, including reports of waits lasting close to an hour. There are also complaints about communication and follow-up, including difficulty reaching someone when updates are needed. These concerns stand apart from the many positive comments about attentiveness and communication.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food and special dietary help

Diet support is a mixed experience, with help for special needs and a few service lapses.

Reviewers mention accommodating special diets and preferences, including handling allergies and requests correctly. The meal approach residents describe is supported by the community offering restaurant-style dining and diet-related dining support. At the same time, at least one review criticizes missed meals and care issues that affected feeding, which is why dining quality shows up as a mixed theme.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 92 resident community capacity 92 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Francisco International (12 miles away) San Francisco International (12 miles away)
  • Metropolitan Oakland International (12 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Theaters

  • AMC Kabuki 8 (0.3 miles)
  • Alamo Square (0.6 miles)
  • AMC Metreon 16 (1.4 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse New Mission (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Jane The Bakery (0.3 miles)
  • The Mill (0.7 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (0.7 miles)
  • Cafe Réveille (0.8 miles)
  • Sightglass Coffee (0.9 miles)
  • Saint Frank (1.1 miles)
  • Four Barrel Coffee (1.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Grass Roots (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Main Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Salt & Straw (0.4 miles)
  • A Mano (0.5 miles)
  • House Of Prime Rib42 (0.8 miles)
  • SF Eagle (1.2 miles)
  • Hi Tops (1.2 miles)
  • Deli Board (1.2 miles)
  • Local Edition (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • Lafayette Park (0.6 miles)
  • Alta Plaza Park (0.7 miles)
  • Municipal Pier (0.8 miles)
  • Duboce Park (0.9 miles)
  • Allyne Park (1 miles)
  • Huntington Park (1.1 miles)
  • The Panhandle (1.2 miles)

Physicians

  • One Medical (0.7 miles)
  • Golden Gate OBGYN (2 miles)
  • Noe Valley Pediatrics (2.1 miles)

Transportation

  • San Francisco Caltrain Station (1.9 miles)

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