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 25 of 26 citations

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  11. 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 February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  13. 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).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  21. 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 February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  22. 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).

  23. 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).

  24. 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).

  25. 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).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.