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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Hayes Convalescent Hospital
1250 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 · San Francisco County
89
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 85% full (29 of 34 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.
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Hayes Convalescent Hospital is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in San Francisco, CA, with 34 certified beds and an average of about 29 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.04 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.78 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.04 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in San Francisco for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 34
- Avg. residents/day
- 29
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 05A315
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
- 4.04
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.78
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.4%
- 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)
- 0
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-11-07
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-12-12Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
2024-12-12Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
2024-12-12Severity 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.
2023-10-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2023-10-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
2023-10-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-10-12Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2023-10-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
1250 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Hayes Convalescent Hospital
How much does Hayes Convalescent Hospital cost?
Hayes Convalescent Hospital does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the San Francisco, 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 Hayes Convalescent Hospital's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Hayes Convalescent Hospital 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Hayes Convalescent Hospital?
Staff provide about 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Hayes Convalescent Hospital?
Hayes Convalescent Hospital has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Hayes Convalescent Hospital have availability?
Typically 85% full (29 of 34 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Hayes Convalescent Hospital offer?
Hayes Convalescent Hospital in San Francisco, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 34 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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