Central Gardens Post Acute
San Francisco, California
1355 Ellis St, San Francisco, 94115
Sunday,9AM,6PM, Monday,9AM,6PM, Tuesday,9AM,6PM, Wednesday,9AM,6PM, Thursday,9AM,6PM, Friday,9AM,6PM, Saturday,9AM,6PM
Central Gardens Post Acute Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.75 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.74 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.38 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.17 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 4 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home
- Capacity
- 92 certified beds · ~87 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Central Gardens Post Acute is a 92-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in San Francisco, California. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 5-star rating in quality measures and 4-star ratings in both staffing and health inspections. It is operated as a limited liability company.
Location
1355 Ellis St, San Francisco, 94115, San Francisco, CA
Recent reviews
- J L ★★★★★ December 23, 2025
My name is "Shu Min Lin Wang", i live in Room: 32A. I need to tell Hospital Leaders some time that Nurse Galang, E. is one of the best nurse in Central Garden when i live in 32A for a very short time, because my i have a broken back but she can do anything as soft and slow as she can. She makes us patient warm and feels at home instead of an hotel.
- Alexandra Dickerman ★☆☆☆☆ November 7, 2025
They didn’t even serve him lunch! My husband is severely handicapped due to several strokes and one day an aide took his milk from his meal tray. Today they didn’t even serve him his lunch, even though his roommate and everyone else was fed. It’s corrupt!
- P L ★★★★☆ September 11, 2025
I've had a mostly positive experience having my mom at Central Garden. If you wanna see my very, really, extremely long comprehensive review because I was bored and have time to waste review I left on Yelp, by all means.
- al zu ★★★★★ April 30, 2025
Great facility! From nursing, to rehab. From administration to staff everyone goes above and beyond to make sure patient care is the priority!
- GwenOpooh1 ★☆☆☆☆ April 20, 2025
If you value your family members life, DO NOT take them to this facility. Call lights are a 40-60 min. wait unless your family member works here. Nurses and CNA's often work double shifts. Patients can be heard getting snapped (yelled) at frequently, unless a family member is sitting by their side. Many nurses have an attitude when they have to change a soiled patient. Patients are rushed to use restroom, so they can be charged on a schedule. Often they have to remain in soiled diapers until there's time to squeeze them into the rotation. Patients are told daily by many staff that they don't want to hurt their backs turning the patients. Many staff members don't know proper body mechanics when turning patients. They are short staffed, so if your loved one can't walk to the restroom, it's an ordeal. This is more like a run-down nursing home than a rehabilitation. Many falls occur, but proper protocol isn't followed to assure patients are okay after. Diapers & Chucks are placed at the patients bedside with their room numbers written in sharpie on each item used. Some Nurses try to double diaper a patient to make it faster to change them the next time. Many individuals aren't thoroughly cleaned after being changed. Bed baths are a thing of the past. Patients are often given the wrong medications. Many of the patients can't move around well, if at all, yet their position in bed isn't rotated every 2 hours. It's difficult to get in touch with a doctor if a new condition occurs. IF labs are done, patients are never informed of the results, just given new medications, if at all. There is no follow through for care or concerns. God forbid a patient files a complaint. The complaint is shared with other staff in the hallway and attitudes change and flare (including treatment...bad attitudes, stares of disgust, & rude comments are hurled towards the person who complained. A sick patient with green phlegm wasn't given antibiotics and often sown to have difficulty expelling. Found chocking on phlegm, one staff member told them you're not my patient today, and they kept walking down the hallway. My heart aches for the patients that can't speak, don't have visitors, & we had to leave behind. This review doesn't reflect all staff, but many. One star is the lowest score I can give in order to write a review.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Central Gardens Post Acute?
- Central Gardens Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Central Gardens Post Acute score on health inspections?
- Central Gardens Post Acute received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Central Gardens Post Acute?
- Central Gardens Post Acute has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Central Gardens Post Acute have?
- Central Gardens Post Acute has 92 certified beds.
- Does Central Gardens Post Acute accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Central Gardens Post Acute accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Central Gardens Post Acute located?
- Central Gardens Post Acute is located at 1355 Ellis St, San Francisco, 94115, San Francisco, California.
- How can I contact Central Gardens Post Acute?
- You can reach Central Gardens Post Acute by phone at +1 415-567-2967.
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