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Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco, CA

Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in San Francisco, CA.

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Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco, CA

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  • Interior

    A well-lit lobby area with chandeliers, tables, and floral arrangements.

  • Decor

    A well-lit hallway with artwork on the walls and wooden flooring.

  • Windows

    A hospital room with a patient bed, television, and furniture.

  • Landscaping

    A patio area with white furniture and red umbrellas in a backyard setting.

  • Garden

    An outdoor patio area with white tables and chairs on a sunny day.

  • Healthcare

    A medical clinic room equipped with various healthcare devices and furniture used for treatment and examinations.

1575 7Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 62 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

common 38 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and visitors consistently describe the staff as friendly and responsive.

Across many reviews, people mention greeting visitors, answering questions, and checking in consistently. Nurses, CNAs, and therapists are repeatedly described as attentive to patients’ needs and caring toward families. A few reviewers also note specific staff members making communication and daily support easier, which reinforces the overall tone of responsiveness.

common 18 reviews mention this

Clean, well kept facility

Many reviewers say the building is clean and well maintained.

Several reviews highlight cleanliness, including the absence of odors and a facility that feels clean and inviting. Others describe the lobby and common areas as bright and cared for, with rooms and daily routines handled well. Even where there are criticisms, cleanliness is still mentioned positively in multiple visits.

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing rehab experience

Residents describe competent rehab and careful clinical support.

Multiple reviewers describe rehabilitation progress and hands-on help from nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Some mention that wound care and recovery support stood out, including teaching exercises and guiding mobility. A recurring detail is families’ reduced worry because staff appear to monitor and respond to patient needs over time.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food is decent but limited

Dining gets mixed feedback, with some citing bland choices.

Several reviews mention the food as decent or adequate, and a few say they were served while visiting. At the same time, at least one long-stay reviewer calls out limited variety and describes meals as bland, which creates a mixed impression. For communities like this, that difference shows up as an issue of preferences rather than safety or service.

  • A well-lit lobby area with chandeliers, tables, and floral arrangements.
caveat 5 reviews mention this

Physical plant feels dated

Some reviewers say the physical plant needs updates.

A handful of reviews describe the building as old and in need of improvement, including comments about the need for renovation. Others mention small rooms or limited space, which can affect comfort during longer stays. These concerns appear alongside otherwise positive care experiences, suggesting condition is the main complaint rather than staff effort.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Visitor parking is difficult

Visitors report challenges finding convenient parking.

Some reviewers say there is no designated visitor parking, leaving them to rely on street parking that can be hard to find. Others suggest parking on busy streets can be inconvenient during visits. The same set of reviews also point out that public transportation is available nearby, which can help offset the parking issue.

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Features

Housing

  • 68 resident community capacity 68 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 (11 miles away) San Francisco International (11 miles away)
  • Metropolitan Oakland International (14 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (14 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

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Center (0.9 miles)
  • San Francisco VA Medical Center (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Twin Peaks (1 miles)
  • Arsicault Bakery (1.7 miles)
  • Dragon Beaux (1.7 miles)
  • Hi Tops (1.8 miles)
  • Good Good Culture Club (2.3 miles)
  • Hook Fish Co (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Stow Lake Boathouse (1.1 miles)
  • Neighbor's Corner (1.4 miles)
  • Sightglass Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Breadbelly (1.7 miles)
  • Le Marais Bakery (1.8 miles)
  • The Mill (1.9 miles)
  • Cafe RĂ©veille (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • West Portal MUNI Metro Station (1.2 miles)

Parks

  • The Panhandle (1.3 miles)
  • Hellman Hollow (1.3 miles)
  • Douglass Playground (1.6 miles)
  • Lindley Meadow (1.7 miles)
  • Upper Douglass Dog Park (1.7 miles)
  • Glen Canyon Park (1.8 miles)
  • Duboce Park (1.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Square (2 miles)
  • Regal Stonestown Galleria Screenx, 4Dx, & RPX (2.2 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse New Mission (2.5 miles)
  • AMC Kabuki 8 (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Noe Valley Pediatrics (2.2 miles)
  • One Medical (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the Epiphany (3.4 miles)

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