ElderGrade
B

84/100

Above average

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center

2707 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

CMS 5/5 stars #9 of 18 in San Francisco County (415) 563-7600
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
96%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • $25,490 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.82 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 42% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $25,490 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.09 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.82 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.74 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 42.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 27 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 13, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Mar 13, 2026 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 13, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 13, 2026 F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 13, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 29, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 29, 2024 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 29, 2024 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 29, 2024 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE, which operates 35 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ASFP, LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SEQUOIA HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRADSHAW, PETER Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ELSNER, ERIC Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PARTI, SHRUTY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PAXMAN, MARCUS Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RAWE, COLTON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BRADSHAW, JEFFREY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BRADY, VERN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CASE, RYAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BRADSHAW, JEFFREY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BRADY, VERN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center? +

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (84 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.09 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 27 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.