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San Francisco Health Care in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Health Care is a nursing home community in San Francisco, CA.

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  • Interior

    A hospital hallway with wall art and seating area.

  • Decor

    A cheerful group celebrating the holiday season with festive decorations.

  • Windows

    A hospital room with two beds separated by a curtain.

  • Entrance

    An entrance to a building with an American flag and blue awning.

  • Outdoor

    A blue wooden gazebo with lattice panels and potted plants, situated outdoors.

  • Healthcare

    A patient receiving care from a nurse in a hospital room.

1477 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

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

3.6 from 68 reviews
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Overall Review of San Francisco Health Care

differentiator 11 reviews mention this

Physical therapy drives results

Physical therapy is the part residents most often describe as helping them improve.

Several residents and family members highlight physical therapy as a major reason they felt progress during rehab, including recovery after stroke and improvements with mobility and strength. Reviews also describe frequent therapy availability and consistent therapist support, with some people specifically praising communication and follow-through on rehabilitation plans. A smaller set of comments take the opposite view, saying therapy was limited or attention from the nursing staff was insufficient.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a frequent theme

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, attentive, and supportive.

Many reviews praise the people working at the facility, describing nurses, CNAs, therapists, and social workers as responsive, caring, and professional. Some comments add that the team helped with complex needs and made it easier to manage daily care, including encouragement during rehab and support with discharge planning. Even among critical reviews, the most severe complaints tend to focus on specific service breakdowns rather than arguing that staff never show up or care at all.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and maintenance are mixed

Cleanliness and upkeep are inconsistent, with both praise and serious complaints.

Some residents and families say the building is clean and rooms are well maintained. Others describe strong negative experiences, including bad odors, visible pests, torn linens and curtains, and rooms feeling dirty or neglected. A review also mentions the building being old enough that renovation is needed, which helps explain why some people see a less polished environment.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Call response and medication feel uneven

Several residents and families report delays or gaps in nursing response and medication follow-through.

Multiple critical reviews describe situations where help was slow to arrive after a call button request, or where nurses were difficult to reach. Some families also describe medication concerns, including delays and the need to escalate to get the right treatment. Other reviews are more reassuring about prompt care, which suggests experiences can vary widely depending on timing and circumstance.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 168 resident community capacity 168 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 (13 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (13 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

Cafes

  • The Mill (0.2 miles)
  • Sightglass Coffee (0.3 miles)
  • Cafe Réveille (0.6 miles)
  • Jane The Bakery (0.7 miles)
  • SPRO Coffee Lab (1.1 miles)
  • Le Marais Bakery (1.1 miles)
  • Four Barrel Coffee (1.2 miles)

Parks

  • The Panhandle (0.4 miles)
  • Duboce Park (0.5 miles)
  • Alta Plaza Park (1 miles)
  • Mission Dolores Park (1.3 miles)
  • Lafayette Park (1.3 miles)
  • Municipal Pier (1.6 miles)
  • Presidio of San Francisco (1.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Square (0.4 miles)
  • AMC Kabuki 8 (0.8 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse New Mission (1.8 miles)
  • AMC Metreon 16 (2.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Main Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Salt & Straw (0.8 miles)
  • Hi Tops (0.9 miles)
  • A Mano (0.9 miles)
  • Arsicault Bakery (1.1 miles)
  • Good Good Culture Club (1.4 miles)
  • SF Eagle (1.5 miles)
  • House Of Prime Rib42 (1.6 miles)

Physicians

  • One Medical (1 miles)
  • Noe Valley Pediatrics (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Center (2.2 miles)

Transportation

  • San Francisco Caltrain Station (2.5 miles)
  • West Portal MUNI Metro Station (2.7 miles)

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