Laguna Honda

Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center It was founded in 1866 to care for one of the first generations of San Franciscans, the Gold Rush pioneers.

Laguna Honda is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center owned and operated by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Located on a 62-acre campus in the heart of the city, Laguna Honda is one of the largest skilled nursing facilities in the United States and represents one of the most extensive commitments by any city or county to therapeutic care for seniors and adults with disabilitie

s. A century and a half later, it remains a civic icon representing San Francisco’s tradition of service to the underserved. (The views expressed in this forum do not necessarily reflect those of the San Francisco Department of Public Health. We reserve the right to remove any posts or comments that violate patient confidentiality, are offensive, inappropriate, or excessive.)

05/18/2023

The federal government notified us that involuntary transfers of Laguna Honda residents remain paused until September 19th. This extension brings great relief to our residents. We thank our dedicated staff - we know Laguna Honda is the best place for our residents. London Breed 倫敦．布里德 City Attorney of San Francisco

05/12/2023

Celebrating Laguna Honda Hospital Nurses - Happy Nurses Week 2023!

As we come to the end of another Nurses Week, we show our gratitude for the incredible nursing staff here at Laguna Honda.

The community that Laguna Honda nurses have helped build is something special. Not only do they deliver compassionate, excellent care day in and day out, but they also create a welcoming home for our residents. Our nurses really do make a difference, and their impact is felt not only at Laguna Honda, but throughout San Francisco and beyond.

02/03/2023

Last night we celebrated Laguna Honda residents at the Art With Elders exhibit opening!

Come see their work on display at City Hall thanks to San Francisco Arts Commission until August 25th.

Thank you to London Breed 倫敦．布里德 for sharing how much art classes meant to your grandmother when she was a Laguna Honda resident.

More info here: https://www.sfartscommission.org/experience-art/exhibitions/art-elders-power-creativity-and-community

02/02/2023

The federal government notified us yesterday that involuntary transfers of Laguna Honda residents will not resume until at least May 19.

We are relieved for our residents and their families. And we thank our dedicated and hard working staff for the care they provide every day. The additional time allows Laguna Honda to continue to accomplish the steps needed for successful Medicare and Medicaid recertification.

We know Laguna Honda is the best place for our residents to receive care.

11/03/2022

Laguna Honda stands out among skilled nursing facilities for having 24/7 onsite physicians. Dr. Banchero & the med team have expertise in complex and chronic conditions like strokes, traumatic brain injuries, neurologic conditions, end-of-life and memory care

10/31/2022

Laguna Honda's rehabilitation center has pools, a mock apartment and Muni tracks to prepare for city life. Heather & her team of occupational, physical and speech therapists help residents recover from injury, relearn favorite activities & support independence.

National Physical Therapy Month!

10/28/2022

During National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week we celebrate Elmer at Laguna Honda and facilities staff DPH-wide for all their work behind the scenes to keep our hospitals and clinics running smoothly!

10/24/2022

Rita and the Laguna Honda social services team are some of our residents' biggest champions and advocates! Each unit has dedicated social workers to help coordinate care, navigate services and help with transitions into Laguna Honda & back to the community.

SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21

10/21/2022

At hospitals like Laguna Honda and Zuckerberg San Francisco General environmental services keep things safe & clean - and they are the first line of defense against infection. Laguna Honda's Glenn and his team keep residents protected and help make them feel at home.

SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21

10/20/2022

Laguna Honda’s dedicated team is working hard to prepare for recertification with the federal Medicare/Medicaid program. Activity Therapists like Yaffa, provide residents with activities like art, music, and games for self-expression, wellness, and healing.

SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21

10/19/2022

Ferry and the food & nutritional services team at Laguna Honda prepare thousands of meals daily for many different specialty diets. Whether baking a cake for a resident’s birthday or developing a plan to help a resident recover, food is love and food heals!

SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21

10/18/2022

Fang is the Nurse Manager for the Asian language neighborhood at Laguna Honda. His team provides residents with in-language, culturally-relevant healthcare, including familiar foods and holidays to help residents feel at home.

SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21

10/12/2022

City officials and federal regulators announced Wednesday that they have reached a...

09/16/2022

Paul, a Laguna Honda Hospital resident for nearly 20 years, is a huge fan of and participant in the Art With Elders program. Get to know more about Paul and Art with Elders. Bonus: Hear Paul recite his poem about Laguna Honda.

Paul H, a long-time Laguna Honda resident, talks about what Laguna Honda means to him.

09/07/2022

Meet Paul, a former counselor for the South of Market Mental Health Clinic, who has lived at Laguna Honda Hospital for ~20 years. He shared his appreciation for Laguna Honda with us in the form of a poem titled, “My Love Affair with Laguna Honda Hospital.”

https://t.co/Hw07SrUPp6

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi London Breed 倫敦．布里德 Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21

09/01/2022

For Felipe, Laguna Honda Hospital is his home and his community. After a stroke limited his mobility in 2006, Felipe arrived at Laguna Honda, “feeling a little depressed.” He’s since made new friends, received needed care, and discovered new hobbies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNNMbM6qb4g

08/22/2022

Meet Felipe – who’s lived at Laguna Honda Hospital for 16 years and considers Laguna Honda his home. After his stroke, Felipe rebuilt his life, including relearning how to eat, going back to school to learn English, and picking up painting.

His story is here: https://pages.e2ma.net/pages/1909594/37531

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi London Breed 倫敦．布里德 Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21

08/16/2022

Take a look inside Laguna Honda Hospital - a farm with pigs & goats, swimming pools, a salon & barbershop, an art studio - and lots of bingo! And hear one resident's story of recovery after a stroke brought her to Laguna Honda four years ago.

London Breed 倫敦．布里德, Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 SupervisorSEIU Local 1021IFPTE Local 21

https://sfstandard.com/public-health/goats-bingo-swimming-pools-an-inside-look-at-laguna-honda-hospital/

The public nursing home has been federally ordered to shut down. But what’s inside the rehabilitation center that residents and city officials are fighting to keep open?

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375 Laguna Honda Boulevard
San Francisco, CA
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+14157592300

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http://www.lagunahonda.org/

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Fr. Bartlett-Re is a familiar face at Laguna Honda. In his 28 years of service as a volunteer chaplain, he has worked through the AIDS epidemic, the COVID-19 pandemic, and helped patients navigate through their spiritual journey during the toughest of times. #FacesofLagunaHonda House Speaker Nancy Pelosi London Breed 倫敦．布里德 Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21

Meet Elena

Familiar faces at Laguna Honda include those of goats, ducks, and chickens, according to Elena Gutteridge, who has been a volunteer at our animal farm for the last 12 years. Thank you to Elena and all of our amazing volunteers who continue to put smiles on our patients’ faces, making this a special place for those in need of our care. #FacesofLagunaHonda House Speaker Nancy Pelosi London Breed 倫敦．布里德 Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21

Meet Linda and Sonya

Thank you Linda and Sonya for sharing Ernest Hills’ story with us for #FacesofLagunaHonda. Ernest was a proud husband, father, and community advocate who was a patient at Laguna Honda Hospital and a huge fan of our animal farm and garden. Learn more about Ernest’s story here. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi London Breed 倫敦．布里德 Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21

Thank you Channa for sharing your story for #FacesofLagunaHonda. Channa is a fighter who has been a patient here at Laguna Honda Hospital for the last six years. Learn more about her story here. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi London Breed 倫敦．布里德 Myrna Melgar 梅義加 District 7 Supervisor SEIU Local 1021 IFPTE Local 21