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 26 to 41 of 41 citations

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2023).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2023).

  3. 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 May 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2023).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  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 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 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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.