AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER

In hospital · San Mateo · CA · For profit - Limited Liability company · AHMC HEALTHCARE chain · 186 certified beds · CCN 555235 · AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER LLC


AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER operates 186 certified beds in DALY CITY, California. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1986-06-18. It averages 99.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER?

CMS lists 61 health-inspection deficiencies for AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER since 2022-02-15, 33 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is H; the most recent health inspection was 2025-08-15.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-08-15F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-08-15F0801, F0865, F0867Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.F
2025-08-15F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2025-08-15F0578, F0584, F0609, F0610, F0637, F0641, F0656, F0692, F0880Honor 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. / 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. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-05-16F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-05-08F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D
2025-04-18F0585Honor 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.D
2024-02-14F0686, F0758Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / 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.G
2024-02-14F0557, F0585, F0641, F0656, F0688, F0812, F0920Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.E
2024-02-14F0584, F0756, F0842, F0883, F0887, F0908, F0924Honor 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. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. / Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.D
2022-02-15F0584Honor 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.H
2022-02-15F0684, F0688Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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.G
2022-02-15F0726, F0838, F0919Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.F
2022-02-15F0550, F0656, F0759, F0801, F0802, F0803, F0812, F0867, F0880, F0908Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / 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. / Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.E
2022-02-15F0558, F0607, F0609, F0641, F0655, F0658, F0689, F0692, F0755, F0804, F0883, F0888Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19D

Why was AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-15Fine$14,518
2025-04-18Fine$12,438
2024-02-14Fine$14,063

Has AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER had payment denied by Medicare more than once?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-09-13132
2025-06-0515
2024-03-2130

How is AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER staffed?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.811554.51570
Total nursing staff turnover (%)34.136.7
Average number of residents per day99.287.9

Who owns AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER, and what chain is it in?

AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER LLC and belongs to the AHMC HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTAHMC HEALTHCARE, LP, MOCHI GROUP LP, OLIVIA JOY INVESTMENT CORPsince 01/27/2021
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTAHMC HEALTHCARE INC.since 01/27/2021
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTAHMC, INC., ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, LP, APEX TRUST, CALMED INVESTMENT LP, EVERGREEN TRUST, LIANG, AMY SHLOW- YEH, LIN, JOY YU CHU, LIN, MATTHEW, WU, YI KUNsince 01/01/2022
CORPORATE OFFICERVARTANIAN, SARKISsince 04/26/2021
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLAHMC HEALTHCARE INC., HAZLEHURST, THOMAS, VARTANIAN, SARKISsince 01/27/2021
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFWU, JONATHANsince 06/19/2026
ADP OF THE SNFAHMC HEALTHCARE INC., C. JIM CHEN ACCOUNTANCY CORP, GONG, NASHED, PASCOE, INC, LILIAN L. GONG & ASSOCIATES, INC., SMC/COASTSIDE PROPERTIES LLC, HAZLEHURST, THOMAS, VARTANIAN, SARKISsince 01/27/2021

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