The Sequoias
Scout 100Portola Valley, CA · 43 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Portola Valley's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
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Golden Pavilion Healthcare
99 Escuela Drive, Daly City, CA 94015 · San Mateo County
2.0CMS overall rating(650) 994-3200
53
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (224 of 239 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Daly City
Golden Pavilion Healthcare is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Daly City, CA, with 239 certified beds and an average of about 224 residents per day. It operates as part of the Golden SNF Operations network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.87 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $14,048 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.87 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Daly City options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 239
- Avg. residents/day
- 224
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Golden SNF Operations
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 056394
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,600–$17,440/mo (median $14,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Francisco prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.87
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.63
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- 2 ($14,048)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-27
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (69 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-04Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
2025-06-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-06-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-05-27Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-05-27Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2025-05-27Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
2025-05-27Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-03-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Fine | $9,110 |
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $4,938 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
99 Escuela Drive, Daly City, CA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Golden Pavilion Healthcare
How much does Golden Pavilion Healthcare cost?
Golden Pavilion Healthcare does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Daly City, CA area typically runs $11,600–$17,440 per month (median $14,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Golden Pavilion Healthcare's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Golden Pavilion Healthcare 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Golden Pavilion Healthcare?
Staff provide about 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Golden Pavilion Healthcare?
Golden Pavilion Healthcare has 69 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Golden Pavilion Healthcare have availability?
Typically 94% full (224 of 239 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Golden Pavilion Healthcare offer?
Golden Pavilion Healthcare in Daly City, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 239 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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