San Francisco Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Attorneys

San Francisco is the second most densely populated city in the country and the fourth largest city in the State of California. Among its population are many senior citizens and adults nearing the age of retirement. The San Francisco nursing home abuse & neglect attorneys of Nursing Home Law Center LLC actively pursue justice on behalf of our loved ones who are mistreated, neglected or abused at the hands of negligent or disparaging caregivers. In order to help raise awareness of common nursing home concerns and help you make a more informed decision regarding the placement of your loved ones in a home, we have provided information compiled from Medicare on the nursing facilities with the worst scores in the city.

Medicare regularly releases publicly available information on every nursing facility in San Francisco based on data gathered through inspections, surveys and investigations. Currently, the national database reveals that fourteen (14%) of the 101 San Francisco nursing facilities where identify with serious deficiencies and violations that resulted in the nursing staff providing the resident substandard care. If your loved one was harmed, injured, mistreated, abused or died unexpectedly from neglect while living at a nursing home in San Francisco, your family has rights. We encourage you to contact the San Francisco nursing home abuse & neglect lawyers at Nursing Home Law Center (800-926-7565) today. Schedule a free case evaluation and let us discuss your legal options for obtaining monetary recovery through a lawsuit or compensation claim.

San Francisco is a popular tourist destination and home to the headquarters of five major banks and numerous technology and social media companies which include Mozilla, Twitter, Yelp and Reddit. Its population is economically and culturally diverse and has burgeoned to over 852,000. Its senior population is roughly 13.6% of its total and it is home to many more adults who are approaching the age of retirement. In order to meet the needs of the rapidly growing senior population, the San Francisco Senior Center was founded in 1947 and remains the oldest nonprofit senior citizen center in the United States.

The San Francisco Senior Center serves seniors through two different locations and provides a wide array of services that includes low cost lunches, educational programs, health and fitness programs, social activities and tax counseling. The center’s two facilities include an aquatic park, which provides fun and exciting activities for seniors while helping them live active and healthy lifestyles. For more information about each location and the services they provide, you can visit http://www.sfsenior.com/locations or call (415) 771-7950.

Our San Francisco nursing home injury lawyers have provided the following information on the worst rated nursing facilities in the area in hopes that it will help you avoid placing your loved ones in facilities that do not offer the quality of care and respect that they deserve. We’ve only provided data on facilities with the lowest ratings. If you would like to see how your loved one’s facility rates, or for more detailed information, you can use the Medicare nursing home compare tool found at medicare.gov. If you require assistance helping your loved one transition to a new environment, we would be happy to help.

Our attorneys have compiled data from settlements and jury verdicts across California to give you an idea as to how cases are valued. Learn more about the cases below:

• California Nursing Home Medical Error Lawsuits
• California Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits
• California Nursing Home Inadequate Care Lawsuits
• California Nursing Home Bed Sore Case Valuations
• California Nursing Home Fall Case Valuations

Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation- Golden Gate
2707 Pine Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-7600

Ownership— For profit corporation

Participates in Medicare/Medicaid: Yes

Overall Rating— 3 stars out of 5 possible

Primary concerns: This facility could stand to make improvements to its number of skilled nursing staff and has a poor health inspection history that raises concerns over sanitation and cleanliness.

San Francisco Health Care
1477 Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 563-0565

Ownership— For profit corporation

Participates in Medicare/Medicaid: Yes

Overall Rating— 3 stars out of 5 possible

Primary concerns: This facility needs to make improvements to its quality measures and has received demerits over its health inspection history.

Laurel Heights Community Care
2740 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-3133

Ownership— For profit corporation

Participates in Medicare/Medicaid: Medicare only

Overall Rating— 3 stars out of 5 possible

Primary concerns: This facility has received very average ratings, so it can make improvements in every area of assessment. There are concerns over potential understaffing as well as the quality measures that are taken to ensure the needs of all patients are met.

California Pacific Medical Center- St. Luke’s Campus
3555 Cesar Chavez Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 647-8600

Ownership— Nonprofit corporation

Participates in Medicare/Medicaid: Yes

Overall Rating— 3 stars out of 5 possible

Primary concerns: While this facility possesses highly adequate staff levels, its quality measures received the lowest grade possible. It could also stand to improve its health and sanitation measures.

Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation- Nineteenth Ave
2043 19th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 661-8787

Ownership— For profit corporation

Participates in Medicare/Medicaid: Yes

Overall Rating— 3 stars out of 5 possible

Primary concerns: Understaffing concerns and a poor health inspection history are the primary detractors against this facility’s overall score.

It can be heartbreaking to imagine that our loved ones are suffering due to the negligent or abusive acts of others, and it is important to detect and react to an abusive situation quickly in order to protect those who we care about. Our San Francisco nursing home injury lawyers recommend conducting an investigation when you suspect abuse even if you don’t believe that you have sufficient evidence to file a claim. Our attorneys can get to the root of the problem and determine whether your loved one is being mistreated. It is far better to rule out abuse than to let it continue unabated.

Some of the clearer signs of abuse that should catch your attention include those listed below. Do not hesitate to speak with an attorney if you notice any of the following.

• Sudden changes in your loved one’s mood or behavior
• The presence of pressure sores, which can result in open wounds and additional complications such as an infection or septic shock
• Signs that your loved one has been restrained, such as marks on the wrists or ankles
• Slips and falls that may be due to a lack of supervision
• Your loved one acts skittish in the presence of caregivers

Nursing Home Law Center LLC is highly acclaimed for our ability to represent those who have been injured due to the unwarranted and careless actions of others. We’ve collected compensation on behalf of thousands of clients across the nation and would like the opportunity to help you seek justice on behalf of your loved one. If you suspect neglect or abuse, contact us today to arrange a free consultation.

Our San Francisco nursing home abuse attorneys have specialized knowledge and experience working with those who have been mistreated by their caregivers and can help you determine the most appropriate course of action. During your free consultation, we will answer any questions you have and review your legal options so that you know what to expect if you pursue a claim. You are assured that we will never accept a fee for our services unless we secure damages on your behalf.

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