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LAUREL HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CARE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SAN FRANCISCO, California)

2740 CALIFORNIA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, California 94115

Phone: 4155673133

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
32
Avg Residents/Day
30.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
County
San Francisco
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.460.68-0.22
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.084.54-0.46
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover14.3%36.6%-

Health Citation History

24 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-07-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-31Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-31Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-31Environmental DeficienciesProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-04-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Environmental DeficienciesProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-09Environmental DeficienciesProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-09Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-09Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-07-31Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-31Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-09Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-09Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-09Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-09Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-12-09Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$8,018
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-04-19Fine$8,018-

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