Deficiency Records for San Francisco Towers

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for San Francisco Towers. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-03-23 2023-04-24 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-23 2023-04-24 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-03-23 2023-04-24 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-03-23 2023-04-24 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-03-23 2023-04-24 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-03-16 2023-04-19 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2023-03-16 2023-04-19 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-03-16 2023-04-19 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-03 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-03 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-03 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-03 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-03 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-03 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-06-13 2019-08-14 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2019-06-13 2019-08-14 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2019-06-13 2019-08-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-06-13 2019-08-14 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-07-30 2018-11-07 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2018-07-30 2018-11-07 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-07-30 2018-11-07 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2018-07-30 2018-11-07 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2018-07-30 2018-11-07 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-07-30 2018-11-07 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-10-18 2018-11-05 N