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Hayes Convalescent Hospital

1250 Hayes Street

5(1 rating)· San Francisco average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
34
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
34
Ownership
Family-owned and operated since 1965
Quality rating
5-star CMS rating every quarter since inception
National recognition
One of 173 U.S. News-recognized nursing homes

What Families Think

Hayes Convalescent Hospital is a small, family-owned skilled nursing facility near Alamo Square that has held CMS's top 5-star rating every quarter since the system began and is recognized among a small group of U.S. News-listed nursing homes nationally. Only one review is available, and it praises the facility's cozy, personal feel despite it being a nursing home setting.

The Good

  • Consistent 5-star CMS rating since ratings began
  • Recognized by U.S. News as a top facility
  • Family-owned and operated since 1965
  • Small size lets staff know each resident personally

The Bad

  • Very limited review data, only one review available
  • No amenities information provided

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Hayes Convalescent Hospital is a senior living community in San Francisco, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

About Hayes Convalescent Hospital

Hayes Convalescent Hospital is a skilled nursing facility located in San Francisco, California, one block from the Painted Ladies at Alamo Square. Since 1965, the facility has operated as a family-owned and family-operated nursing home dedicated to providing responsive, courteous, and gentle care.

The hospital offers specialized therapy services and skilled nursing care in a calming environment. The facility's small size allows staff to know each resident individually and provide personalized care in a warm and intimate atmosphere. The abundant supply of qualified personnel delivers outstanding healthcare services to residents.

Hayes Convalescent Hospital has received the highest 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services every quarter since the rating system's inception. The facility is among only 173 nursing homes in the country to be included in the U.S. News & World Reports list of recognized facilities.

Types of Care at Hayes Convalescent Hospital

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews of Hayes Convalescent Hospital

5overall · 1 ratings combined

5★ on Google (1)

theresa tyson

Jan 2024

via Google

This is a small facility but very cozy. Nobody wants to have there family in a home but I do recommend this one.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 21 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Nov 7, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2025

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2025

Dec 12, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 20, 2024

  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2024

  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2024

Oct 12, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard11 citations
  • Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 10, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 10, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 10, 2023

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2023

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2023

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 10, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Hayes Convalescent Hospital offer?

Hayes Convalescent Hospital offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Hayes Convalescent Hospital located?

Hayes Convalescent Hospital is located at 1250 Hayes Street in San Francisco, California.

What do families say about Hayes Convalescent Hospital?

Hayes Convalescent Hospital is a small, family-owned skilled nursing facility near Alamo Square that has held CMS's top 5-star rating every quarter since the system began and is recognized among a small group of U.S. News-listed nursing homes nationally. Only one review is available, and it praises the facility's cozy, personal feel despite it being a nursing home setting.

How did Hayes Convalescent Hospital do on recent health and safety inspections?

Hayes Convalescent Hospital had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 21 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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