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DAS says Laguna Honda lost CMS certification but remains open as staff work toward recertification
Summary
At its May 4 meeting, the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services reported Laguna Honda lost Medicare/Medi-Cal (CMS) certification affecting payment but not its license to operate; DAS said existing residents remain served while the department supports recertification and pauses new admissions.
The San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services told commissioners May 4 that Laguna Honda Medical Center has lost its Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) certification for payment but retains its state license to continue operating as a skilled nursing facility.
"Certification is about payment," Executive Director Kelly Dearman said, adding that licensure allows Laguna Honda to provide skilled services and continue serving residents…
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