San Francisco Towers

San Francisco Towers is an Assisted Living Home in California

San Francisco Towers is an Assisted Living Home in California

San Francisco Towers

1661 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109 View Map

San Francisco Towers is an Assisted Living Home in California

San Francisco Towers is an Assisted Living Home in California

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Overview of San Francisco Towers

San Francisco Towers is a vibrant and trusted community in the heart of San Francisco, emphasizing the importance of togetherness and support. The community’s mission is to provide a welcoming environment where residents thrive, even during challenging times, through the care of dedicated staff and virtual events that foster connection. Rooted in values of community and resilience, San Francisco Towers is committed to creating a supportive living experience for all.

The community offers a range of amenities and facilities designed to enhance residents’ lives. Nestled in Pacific Heights, near Nob Hill and Fillmore Street, the prime location allows residents to explore the best of San Francisco. Engaging events, from classes and concerts to wellness programs, contribute to a dynamic calendar of activities. San Francisco Towers provides a variety of amenities, including an indoor swimming pool, a cozy library, and a rooftop garden, creating an environment where residents can relax and live their best lives. Additionally, the community’s comprehensive services, spanning healthcare, dining, and wellness, ensure residents have the support they need at every stage, fostering positive aging and overall well-being.

(415) 776-0500

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 6.39/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 350

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the California average
Occupancy rate 73%
Residents per day (avg) 16
Occupancy rate
73%
Residents per day (avg)
16

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

75% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

25% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$44.9M
Surplus of revenue
$6.3M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$44,861,520.00
Surplus of revenue
$6,337,599.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$9.6M
21.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$28.9M
Total costs $38.5M
Bed community size
350-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 99 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
91%
Occupied Beds
319 of 350
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

California average: 72%

License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
RCFE-CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
License Date
October 31, 1997

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 555728
County: SAN FRANCISCO

Ownership & operating entity

San Francisco Towers is legally operated by FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES.

Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

9 visits

California average: 14 visits

Breakdown by visit type

5 total complaint visits

4 other visits Info Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.

California average

12 total complaint visits

7 other visits

4 complaint investigations

Investigations can have many visits.

California average: 10 complaint investigations

4 official inspections

California average: 4 official inspections

0 serious citations

A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.

California average: 3 serious citations

0 moderate citations

A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.

California average: 4 moderate citations

Inspection Report Summary for San Francisco Towers

San Francisco Towers consistently demonstrates strong compliance with California’s community‑care standards. During the unannounced annual inspections on May 5 and October 11, 2022, the Licensing Program Analyst found no deficiencies in infection control, fire safety, environmental cleanliness, or resident care. The facility’s COVID‑19 signage, hand‑washing stations, sanitizer dispensers, and personal protective equipment supplies were all adequate, and the memory‑care unit’s egress systems and emergency call devices met regulatory requirements. Updated licensing documentation was requested in the October visit to reflect a new administrator, but no operational gaps were identified.

In late May 2022 a serious incident involving Resident #1 prompted a case‑management visit. The investigation collected physician reports, service plans, and hospital records, and involved interviews with staff and a coroner. The final determination was that the incident resulted from self‑inflicted harm and was not evidence of neglect or insufficient supervision. A follow‑up visit in July confirmed the unfounded nature of the allegation, and the agency recorded no deficiencies. The pattern shows that while the facility can handle acute incidents through systematic review, it maintained a high baseline of care and safety.

The most recent October 2024 visit was a routine annual check that yielded no new concerns; the facility’s administrative leadership had changed, but the audit confirmed that operations remain compliant. Overall, San Francisco Towers presents a consistent record of meeting regulatory requirements, with no safety or care deficiencies noted across multiple inspections, and a single incident that was thoroughly investigated and found to be unfounded.

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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Address 1661 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

48
Total Staff
31
Employees
17
Contractors
12,186
Total Hours (Quarter)
18
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse68 No
Licensed Practical Nurse38 No
Certified Nursing Assistant168 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
27 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
13 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,363 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant142164,93791100%8
Registered Nurse6062,11091100%8
RN Director of Nursing2029398796%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2025727380%7.8
Administrator1015046369%8
Dental Services Staff1014896167%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014746167%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0114725965%8
Nurse Practitioner1014565763%8
Licensed Practical Nurse3033774448%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0333145662%4.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0332976167%4.8
Speech Language Pathologist0221204651%2.6
Qualified Social Worker011614549%1.4
Medical Director011381314%2.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0442855%4.7

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jun 2019 – Jun 2024)

3
Inspections
10
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3.33
Citations/Inspection
Jun 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
10
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Pharmacy Services
2
20% of total
Infection Control
1
10% of total
Quality of Life & Care
1
10% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 10
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (CA)
Citations
10
California average: 50.2
Critical Citations
0
California average: 0.4
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Jun 07, 2024 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jun 07, 2024 D PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Jun 07, 2024 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Mar 16, 2023 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Mar 16, 2023 D NutritionF0812 Corrected
Mar 16, 2023 D NutritionF0814 Corrected
Jun 13, 2019 F NutritionF0801 Corrected
Jun 13, 2019 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jun 13, 2019 F Quality of CareF0700 Corrected
Jun 13, 2019 F Care PlanningF0658 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Front Porch Communities and Services
Resident Census by Payment Source
21 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (23.8%)
Private Pay/Other 16 (76.2%)
Programs & Services
CCRC

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
5.6 Score
16% better than avg California avg: 6.6

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
9.9 Score
13% better than avg California avg: 11.3

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
3.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
14.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.6%
Depressive Symptoms
3.0%
Falls with Major Injury
0.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
7.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
16.4%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0% 6% better than avg California: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0% 100% better than avg California: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
98.4% 6% better than avg California: 93.2%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
  • Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
  • General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
  • CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
  • General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

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MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CA Specifics:
    County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
CA MSSP

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
CA PTP

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits:
    Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
  • CA Specifics:
    Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
CA ALW

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES

California CARES Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; need-based.
  • CA Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics:
    High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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