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St. Francis Heights Convalescent Hospital

35 Escuela Drive, Daly City, CA 94015

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(800) 780-8101

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(650) 755-9515

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,532

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,497
  • Average State Price: $7,474
  • Average National Price: $7,508



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    Community Reviews

    5.1
    St. Francis Heights Convalescent Hospital
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 25 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 6 out of 7 communities in Daly City
  • Ranking in State: 3128 out of 3259 communities in CA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews highlight concerns about understaffing, neglect, and a lack of compassion from the staff. Specific issues include poor care for patients recovering from surgery or illness, with reports of patients being overmedicated, neglected, or receiving inadequate rehabilitation services.
    • Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with the facility's handling of personal care, including rough treatment and communication issues, particularly for non-English speaking families.
    • There are reports of serious issues such as untreated bedsores and inadequate response to emergency situations, raising concerns about patient safety and well-being.
    • On a positive note, some reviews praise the facility for its caring and attentive staff, clean environment, and efforts to accommodate patients' needs, including dietary preferences. These reviews mention experiences of kindness, effective recovery support, and a sense of being at home.
    • Concerns are raised about the facility's environment, including noise levels, cold food, and the practice of using diapers for all patients at night, which some see as infantilizing.
    • Parking and logistical issues are mentioned as minor inconveniences compared to the more serious concerns about patient care and staff responsiveness.
    • One review specifically thanks medical, supervisory, and clinical staff for their courteous, compassionate, and timely care during a family member's end-of-life care, highlighting the positive impact of individual staff members.

    Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture of the facility, with some expressing gratitude for the care received, while others raise significant concerns about the quality of care, staff behavior, and facility practices.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 1, 1968
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 102
    Total current residents: 101
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $1644


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-17 2023-03-22 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide emergency officials' contact information.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2020-01-24 2020-02-06 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-01-15 2019-02-04 D Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-01-15 2019-02-04 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-01-15 2019-02-04 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-01-15 2019-02-04 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-01 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-01 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-01 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-01 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-01 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-01 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-02 2023-06-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 F Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    2019-11-22 2020-01-21 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-11-20 2019-01-15 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2018-11-20 2019-01-15 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2018-11-20 2019-01-15 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2018-11-20 2019-01-15 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2018-11-20 2019-01-15 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-11-20 2019-01-15 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-11-20 2019-01-15 E Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    2017-12-14 2018-02-16 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2017-12-14 2018-02-16 E 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.
    2017-12-14 2018-02-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2017-12-14 2018-02-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2017-12-14 2018-02-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2017-12-14 2018-02-16 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2017-12-14 2018-02-16 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    2017-12-14 2018-02-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2017-12-14 2018-02-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2017-12-14 2018-02-16 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-02-03 $6,633
    2021-11-29 $650
    2022-03-21 $994
    2022-03-21 $987

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Daly City which is 2.3 miles away and has a population of 106,562 (small city).
    • The average income is $80,176, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 66
      • Low Temperature: 53
      • Average Temperature: 59.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 88 days of rain and 276 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 39.7 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 3.55% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 53.15% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 52% Asian, 4% Black or African-American, 20% Hispanic or Latino, and 21% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.07 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.82 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.91 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.85 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 82.74 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 211.0, Moderate Days 33.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Pacific Supermarket
    0.0 miles away
    Sprouts Farmers Market
    0.7 miles away
    99 Ranch Market
    0.7 miles away
    Safeway
    0.9 miles away
    Daly City Market
    1.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Southgate Avenue & El Dorado Drive
    0.1 miles away
    Southgate Avenue & Cerro Drive
    0.1 miles away
    Saint Francis Boulevard & Southgate Avenue
    0.1 miles away
    Saint Francis Boulevard & San Miguel Avenue
    0.1 miles away
    Saint Francis Boulevard & Belhaven Avenue
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    0.6 miles away
    Chase
    0.7 miles away
    Bank of the West
    0.7 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Seton Medical Center
    0.3 miles away
    Chinese Hospital Outpatient Center
    0.8 miles away
    Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center
    2.2 miles away
    Laguna Honda Hospital And Rehabilitation Center
    5.1 miles away
    CPMC Saint Luke's Campus
    5.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    Rite Aid
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    CVS
    3.6 miles away
    Central Drug Store
    4.3 miles away

    Dentists

    A+ Dental
    1.3 miles away
    Tolosa Sison Dental Group
    1.5 miles away
    Pacific Manor Dental
    1.8 miles away
    Pacific Rim
    2.1 miles away
    ShoreView Dental
    2.2 miles away

    Parks

    Westmoor Park
    0.4 miles away
    Alta Loma
    0.5 miles away
    Mussel Rock City Park
    0.7 miles away
    Gellert Park
    0.7 miles away
    Daly City
    0.8 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Misión San Francisco de Asís
    6.7 miles away
    Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco
    8.1 miles away
    Grace Cathedral
    8.8 miles away
    Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church
    14.0 miles away
    Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church
    14.4 miles away

    Shopping

    Serramonte Center
    0.3 miles away
    Stonestown Galleria Mall
    3.6 miles away
    The Shops at Tanforan
    4.2 miles away
    Kinokuniya Mall
    8.0 miles away
    Kintetsu Mall
    8.0 miles away

    Culture

    Diego Rivera Theatre
    3.9 miles away
    Rhoda Goldman Concert Meadow
    4.2 miles away
    Wildlife Theater
    4.3 miles away
    Jerry Garcia Memorial Amphitheater
    4.6 miles away
    Far Out Gallery
    4.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Lech' Go
    0.1 miles away
    Great Wall
    0.1 miles away
    Kadok's
    0.1 miles away
    Burma Cafe
    0.1 miles away
    T.C. Pastry
    0.1 miles away

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