All citations for Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 17, 2026

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.