Ahmc Seton Medical Center
1900 Sullivan Avenue · Daly City, CA · 94015 · 6509916767
186 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ahmc Healthcare Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $26,956 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 7 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $41,019 |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
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.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2025
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.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G February 14, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 14, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 15, 2025 | Fine | $14,518 |
| August 15, 2025 | Payment Denial | 132 days |
| April 18, 2025 | Fine | $12,438 |
| April 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 15 days |
| February 14, 2024 | Fine | $14,063 |
| February 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 30 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555235 · certified since June 18, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.