Inspection Reports for
The Ivy at Golden Gate

1601 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122, San Francisco, CA, 94122

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Citations (last 4 years)

Citations (over 4 years) 0.5 citations/year

Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.

88% better than California average
California average: 4 citations/year

Citations per year

4 3 2 1 0
2023
2024
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 1% occupied

Based on a February 2026 inspection.

This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy rate over time

0% 30% 60% 90% 120% Aug 2023 Aug 2024 Dec 2024 May 2025 Dec 2025 Feb 2026

Inspection Report

Census: 1 Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: Feb 19, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was a Case Management visit conducted in response to an incident self-reported by the facility involving a resident who became agitated during meal time and threatened staff.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst found that the incident had not been reported to the Department within the required 7 days, as it was reported after 10 days. No deficiencies were cited during the visit, and technical assistance was provided regarding compliance with reporting requirements.

Report Facts
Days late reporting incident: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Adiam WeldayExecutive Director/AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during visit and provided information about the incident
John CalandraLicensing Program AnalystConducted the Case Management visit and authored the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 114 Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: Dec 23, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted regarding an incident report about a resident's family member alleging missing personal property from the resident's room at the facility.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint alleging missing personal property from a resident's room. The resident was hospitalized and undergoing treatment at the time of the visit. The complaint investigation included interviews and documentation review.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst interviewed staff, collected relevant documentation, and reviewed the incident report with the Executive Director. No photographs or documented values of the missing items were available at the time of the report.

Report Facts
Census: 114 Total Capacity: 168

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Adiam WeldayExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and reviewed the incident report
Yi Sam JianLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit and investigation
Brenda ChanLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Census: 123 Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: Dec 3, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was a Case Management inspection conducted in response to an incident on 2025-11-25 where a resident (R1) left the facility unassisted.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by an incident complaint regarding a resident leaving the facility unassisted. The complaint was not substantiated as the resident was found safe and not at risk according to medical assessment.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident was not at risk of wandering according to a physician's report, all door alarms and delayed egress systems were functioning properly, and no deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
John CalandraLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management visit
Sayma ArnautovichDirector of HousekeepingProvided information about the incident and resident
Daisy DizonDirector of Memory CareParticipated in the visit and provided information

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 120 Capacity: 168 Citations: 1 Date: Oct 8, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted to follow up on an incident report submitted on 2025-10-03 regarding a resident who eloped from the facility without supervision.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint incident report regarding Resident R1 eloping from the facility without assistance. The complaint was substantiated as the facility failed to provide adequate supervision.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate care and supervision to a resident diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, who was able to leave the facility unassisted. This deficiency was cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

Citations (1)
Failure to provide care and supervision to resident R1 diagnosed with Dementia, who eloped from the facility without supervision.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 1 Plan of Correction Due Date: Oct 9, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Yi Sam JianLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit
Daisy DizonMemory Care DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit
Caroline FrangiehRegional Operations SpecialistMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit
Katherine RaukhmanAdministrator/DirectorFacility Administrator named in report header
Brenda ChanLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: Aug 22, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual inspection visit was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, well-maintained, and compliant with all regulations. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced annual inspection visit.
Chris SchusterRegional Operations SpecialistMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection.
Sayma ArnautovichDirector of HousekeepingAccompanied the Licensing Program Analyst during the facility tour.
Katherine RaukmanAdministrator/DirectorNamed as facility administrator/director.
Brenda ChanLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: Jun 5, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to a complaint received on 2025-03-14 alleging that a client's care needs were not being met by staff.

Complaint Details
Complaint alleged that client R1's care needs were not met by staff, with observations of poor condition. The allegation was unsubstantiated after investigation, meaning there was insufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred.
Findings
The investigation found that the client's wounds were pre-existing and being appropriately treated by the facility along with outside medical care. Interviews and record reviews indicated the facility was providing appropriate care and meeting resident needs. The complaint allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 168

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dominic TobolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Alan FoxRegional Operations SpecialistMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Katherine RaukmanAdministratorFacility administrator mentioned in the report
April CowanLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 126 Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: May 2, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations that staff did not distribute resident's medication as prescribed, did not maintain current resident records, and were not communicating with the responsible party regarding resident's care service.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included failure to distribute medication as prescribed, failure to maintain current resident records, and failure to communicate with the responsible party. Contradictory information was received, and no specific evidence of violations was found.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations. Medication administration records were reviewed and no errors were identified. Resident records were maintained, and documented communication with the responsible party was confirmed. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 168 Census: 126

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dominic TobolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Katherine RaukhmanExecutive DirectorFacility administrator who was interviewed during the investigation
April CowanSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 125 Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: Dec 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to address allegations that the facility did not issue a refund to residents R1 and R2.

Complaint Details
Complaint alleged the facility did not issue a refund to residents R1 and R2. The allegation was found to be unfounded after review of admissions agreements, interviews, and documentation.
Findings
The investigation found that residents R1 and R2 had signed an admissions agreement effective 7/31/2024 and had voluntarily refused to move their belongings into the facility. The facility provided the appropriate pro-rated community fees refund. The complaint was determined to be unfounded with no deficiencies cited.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 168 Census: 125

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dominic TobolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit and authored the report
Andrea MedlinLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager
Katherine RaukhmanExecutive DirectorFacility representative met during the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 125 Capacity: 168 Citations: 1 Date: Dec 4, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint alleging that the facility did not issue a refund to a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility did not issue a refund to resident R1. The allegation was substantiated based on evidence that the refund of monthly fees was delayed beyond the agreed timeframe, violating the admissions agreement and state regulations.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated as the facility had delayed refunding the monthly fees to the resident beyond the agreed 21-day period after the resident vacated and removed personal property. The level of care fees were refunded timely, but the monthly fees were not fully refunded until over two months later, violating the admissions agreement.

Citations (1)
Failure to refund any fees paid in advance covering the time after the resident’s personal property has been removed from the facility within 15 days as required by H&S 1569.625(c).
Report Facts
Census: 125 Total Capacity: 168 Days delayed refund: 74

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Katherine RaukhmanExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation and involved in findings.
Dominic TobolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report.
Andrea MedlinLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation and signed the report.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 126 Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: Sep 6, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to a complaint received on 2024-01-29 alleging multiple issues including failure to provide safe accommodations, tray service, proper medication administration, dignity in personal relationships, and cleaning of COVID positive resident rooms.

Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations of unsafe accommodations, failure to provide tray service when residents were ill, improper medication administration, lack of dignity in staff interactions, and failure to clean COVID positive resident rooms. The investigation concluded all allegations were unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility took appropriate actions such as issuing a work order for carpet cleaning and providing medication according to physician orders. There was a misunderstanding regarding meal delivery to an isolated resident. Allegations of disrespectful staff behavior and failure to clean COVID positive rooms were unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.

Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 14 Complaint Control Number Suffix: 20240129162503 Visit Start Time: 900 Visit End Time: 1215 Resident Isolation Duration: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
John CalandraLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Katherine RaukhmanExecutive DirectorFacility representative met during investigation and exit interview
Andrea MedlinSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 127 Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: Aug 21, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced Annual Required – 1 year inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory standards.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, well-maintained, and compliant with safety and care regulations. No deficiencies were cited during the visit, and all reviewed resident and staff files, as well as medication records, were in order.

Report Facts
Residents receiving hospice services: 6 Sample file review: 10 Staff file spot check: 5 Fire extinguisher last charged date: Nov 8, 2023 Water temperature range: 105.3-114.4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Katherine RaukhmanExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and named in report
Dominic TobolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Andrea MedlinLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Census: 110 Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: May 23, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst John Calandra to deliver an immediate exclusion letter to exclude a private companion who previously worked in the facility and is not allowed to work there.

Findings
The immediate exclusion letter was delivered and reviewed with the Executive Director, Katherine Raukhman, who was advised that the excluded private companion is not allowed to work in the facility. The report was reviewed, discussed, and a copy was provided.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
John CalandraLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced visit and delivered the immediate exclusion letter.
Katherine RaukhmanExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst and received the immediate exclusion letter.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 105 Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: Aug 2, 2023

Visit Reason
An unannounced Pre-Licensing visit was conducted to evaluate the facility for licensing approval.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, in good repair, and in compliance with Title 22 regulations. No safety hazards were observed, and required records and postings were maintained.

Report Facts
Water temperature: 112 Water temperature: 113 Facility capacity: 168 Census: 105

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Katherine RaukhmanExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection
Komal CharitraLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Pre-Licensing visit
Cara SmithLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report signature section

Inspection Report

Capacity: 168 Citations: 0 Date: May 5, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an office evaluation involving a telephone interview with the administrator to verify identification and confirm understanding of community care facility licensing laws and regulations.

Findings
The applicant/administrator demonstrated understanding of facility operation, admission policies, staffing requirements and training, restrictive/prohibited health conditions, and general provisions. No deficiencies or violations were noted in the report.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Katherine RaukmanAdministratorParticipated in COMP II telephone interview and confirmed understanding of licensing laws.

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