Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    1575 7th Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94122
    4.3 · 48 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Clean staff caring, inconsistent rehab

    I had a mixed stay. The facility is clean, bright and the frontline staff (CNAs, nurses, PT/OT and admissions) were caring, professional and gave us real peace of mind - food, activities and wound care were generally good. That said, rehab was inconsistent (short or missed sessions, speech therapy often unavailable), staffing/management shortages caused long waits and lapses in basic care (including troubling bed-sore issues), so I'd recommend it cautiously and monitor therapy and daily care closely.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.25 · 48 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Generally clean facility and rooms
    • Attentive, caring, and friendly frontline staff (nurses and CNAs)
    • Specific staff praised for clinical competence (e.g., wound care nurse Brenna)
    • Positive rehab/therapy experiences with some therapists (e.g., Joseph, OT Sam)
    • Good case management and social work support
    • Fast and convenient admissions/check-in process
    • Bright, cheery lobby and rooms with natural light and pleasant views
    • Dining room meals often well-prepared (well-seasoned meat cited)
    • Organized activities and activity calendar
    • Staff who listen to families and communicate well
    • Successful clinical recoveries reported (e.g., post-knee replacement, recovery from aspiration pneumonia)
    • Private-room accommodations available when arranged (staff member Dan noted)
    • Hand hygiene and no-obvious-odor environment emphasized by multiple reviewers

    Cons

    • Chronic or intermittent staff shortages and understaffing
    • Inconsistent care quality and professionalism among staff ('some rotten eggs')
    • Insufficient and inconsistent rehab therapy hours; therapy sessions sometimes very short
    • Speech therapy reported as unavailable or unreliable
    • Serious wound and skin issues reported by some (large bedsores, descriptions like gangrene)
    • Reports that families were trained to manage feeding tubes
    • Bland or limited menu variety, especially for in-room meals
    • Cramped multi-bed rooms with only curtains for privacy
    • Facility maintenance issues: poor air ventilation, need for renovated sewer system, floors, beds, and AC
    • Long waits for bathroom assistance and poor mobility support at times
    • Management / administration criticized by some reviewers
    • Wide variability between stays and individual experiences (some excellent, some horrible)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the collected reviews is mixed but leans positive about frontline caregiving and facility cleanliness while revealing recurring operational and clinical concerns. Many reviewers repeatedly praise the warmth, attentiveness, and competence of nurses, CNAs, certain therapists, and administrative admissions staff. Specific caregivers are named and commended (for example, wound care nurse Brenna, calm CNA Ricah, rehabilitation staff Joseph and occupational therapist Sam, liaison Dan who arranged a private room, and attentive staff members such as Brianna). Several families noted that staff listened to concerns, provided meaningful updates, and treated patients with dignity and compassion. Multiple reports also point to successful clinical outcomes — patients returning home after surgery or recovering from complications — which supports the presence of effective clinical care in many cases.

    Cleanliness and the physical environment are consistently highlighted as strengths. Many reviewers describe the facility as very clean, well-maintained, well‑lit, and smelling fresh (hand sanitizers widely available). The lobby and patient rooms are described as bright and cheery, with natural light and pleasant outdoor views; these environmental features were repeatedly linked to a positive impression. Admissions and check-in processes are repeatedly described as efficient and convenient (including a check-in machine and friendly escorts). Activities programming is present and organized, and the dining room experience is often viewed more favorably than in-room dining.

    However, serious and recurring concerns are woven through the reviews. Staffing shortages and understaffing are the most frequent operational criticism — reviewers cite long waits for bathroom help, limited mobility support, and instances where staff were spread too thin. This staffing variability contributes to widely divergent experiences: some stays are described as exceptional while others are characterized as horrible. The quality and reliability of rehabilitation services are another major area of concern. Several reviewers reported insufficient therapy hours, therapy sessions that were cut short or not delivered as scheduled, and unavailable speech therapy. These gaps are significant for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center because they directly affect recovery trajectories and readiness for discharge.

    Clinical safety issues appear in a minority of reviews but are severe where reported. A few accounts describe large bedsores and tissue breakdown (terms like "huge bedsore" and descriptions approaching gangrene), and at least one reviewer reported being instructed by staff to manage a feeding tube themselves. These reports indicate potential lapses in nursing surveillance and wound prevention for some patients. At the same time, there are contrasting reports of excellent wound care and extensive nursing attention from other reviewers, highlighting inconsistency in care delivery between patients and time periods.

    Food and dining receive mixed feedback. Some reviewers appreciated well-seasoned meals and a better dining-room experience, while others found in-room meals bland and desired more menu variety; there is also mention of limited culturally specific options (for example, limited Chinese-style diet choices). Physical plant and maintenance issues are raised by multiple reviewers: complaints include poor air ventilation, suggestions that the facility needs renovations (new sewer system, improved air conditioning, new floors and beds). Room size and layout are practical concerns — some rooms are small and cramped, and multi-bed rooms rely on curtains rather than solid partitions for privacy.

    Management and consistency are underlying themes that connect many of the positives and negatives. When management, case managers, and social workers are engaged and communicative, families report confidence and peace of mind. Conversely, several reviewers labeled management as "not good" or noted a lack of professionalism among certain staff, which correlates with experiences they described as substandard. The pattern that emerges is one of a facility that can and often does provide attentive, compassionate, and clinically effective care, but that faces operational challenges (staffing, therapy scheduling, some maintenance needs) and uneven consistency across shifts or stays. Prospective residents and families should weigh the demonstrated strengths in cleanliness, compassionate frontline staff, and available clinical expertise against the potential for variability in rehabilitation intensity, staffing levels, and occasional serious clinical lapses. If possible, ask about expected therapy schedules, staffing ratios for the intended unit, availability of speech therapy, wound-care protocols, and room configurations before admission, and request direct contact names for the therapists and nurses who will be assigned to the patient to help mitigate variability.

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    About Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers both short- and long-term care for seniors, with a focus on skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and mental health support, and you'll find round-the-clock care with registered nurses, LPNs, and certified nurse assistants always on duty; the staff includes physicians, medical directors, nurses, dietitians, nutritionists, and social workers, and they've got a full team for specialized care like occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, and cardiac, respiratory, and recreational therapy, so folks dealing with stroke, heart problems, Parkinson's, trauma, wounds, or mental health concerns can get support. Lawton provides semi-private and private rooms, each with cable TV, phones, safety features, and kitchens or kitchenettes, and they take care of housekeeping and laundry, offer washers and dryers, and keep things safe with sprinkler systems and regular maintenance. Meals are served in the dining room with menu choices for different cultures, and they'll also bring meals to rooms if needed. Residents join in all sorts of activities, like happy hour, bingo, chair yoga, live music, arts and crafts, and weekly visits from Sister Esther, or they might enjoy the outdoor courtyard, patios, salons, or barbershop, and people can visit with pets or take part in education, social activities, or aromatherapy.

    The center's got support for bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, mobility, and personal care, and families don't have to worry about medication, wound care, medical imaging like X-rays or CT scans because they handle all of that onsite, offering specialties like optometry, podiatry, family medicine, and dentist visits. There's reliable Wi-Fi and computers, and both residents and their visitors can use the guest parking, while transport services help with offsite appointments or errands. Lawton accepts long-term care insurance and features mental health and behavioral treatment plus an adult residential facility, and they run special programs for those who need extra support, including memory care and transitional care, so seniors with different needs have people to help them every step of the way. Lawton's been rated highly for both overall quality and short-term care, with an A rating and A+ for short-term services, and there's always an emphasis on having plenty of direct care staff around; residents get their voices heard through a resident council, and the center covers everything from IV therapy to wound and lymphedema management, feeding support, and psychological counseling. They focus on safety, comfort, and community, balancing medical care with entertainment and wellness programs, and while Lawton doesn't have a family council, they do work closely with families when needed and offer 24/7 emergency services.

    The attention to detail shows in things like concierge service, in-room phones, free cable, enhanced dining, and onsite lab and psychologist services, while those wanting quiet time can use the courtyard or join in group or individual therapies, including rehabilitation for orthopedic, neurological, or postsurgical needs. Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center doesn't claim to be perfect but offers reliable, well-rounded care for elders who need skilled nursing, rehab, personal support, and a place to feel safe and occupied, and people notice the mix of strong medical services and everyday comforts all under one roof.

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