Delia's Retirement Home
52 Arlington Drive, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
"Delia's Retirement home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On..."
READ MOREThe San Francisco Bay Area in California is renowned as one of the most prestigious and temperate places to live in the world. It’s approximately an hour’s drive away from San Jose, and Silicon Valley is even closer. Excellent weather and luxurious amenities make it an ideal spot for seniors looking to retire in an exclusive neighborhood. Although the cost of living is sky-high, it’s a reflection of how iconic and sought-after residing in the Bay Area is. San Francisco is surrounded by the ocean and studded with beautiful parks, including the Presidio National Park, so there are plenty of places to go walking and sightseeing.
Within San Francisco itself, there are around 79 assisted living facilities for seniors to choose from. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey the average cost of assisted living in the heart of San Francisco is $6,100 per month. This is pretty expensive when you compare it to the national average of $4,300 and the California average of $5,000, but the spoils it has to offer make it worthwhile for many.
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52 Arlington Drive, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
"Delia's Retirement home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On..."
READ MORE264 Southcliff Ave., South San Francisco, CA, 94080
"Family Affair offers 4 private rooms and one shared room. Located on a beautiful and quiet street in South San Francisco, our staff is carin..."
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904 87th Street, Daly City, CA, 94015
"Welcome to Precious Care Home. Our staff all go through training regarding dementia, hospice and other areas of need that our residents may ..."
READ MORE771 Camaritas Avenue, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I moved my wife to Sunvill Board and Care II. The staff is too old to take care of the person that's younger than them. There's no activity there. The only time that I can take her to the living room or to eat her lunch and dinner is to pick her up w..."
READ MORE767 Maddux Drive, Daly City, CA, 94015
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Damenik's Home is a small house, and they have a maximum of six residents in there. It was aesthetically updated and clean. The caregivers were nice, too. The room that we have is private, but there are shared options there, too. They also try to do ..."
READ MOREWhen comparing the cost of assisted living in San Francisco with the national and state averages using Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, it’s clear that it’s not a cheap place to live. In fact, it’s nearly $2,000 more expensive than the U.S. average of $4,300, and more than $1,000 above California’s average of $5,000.
Although San Francisco is expensive for assisted living, Salinas, which is just outside of the Bay Area, costs exactly $1,000 more, at $7,100. Inland but only 110 miles away from San Francisco, Merced costs $3,750. This might be better for seniors looking for the sunshine and scenery of California without the high price tag. Another great choice for retirees on a budget is San Diego, where the price is slightly above the national average, at $4,525. Redding, in the most northern part of the state, costs less than the state average, at $4,500, as does Fresno, in the west, at $4,750 per month. El Centro, at the south of the state, is a little more affordable than the Bay Area, with a monthly average price of $5,825.
San Francisco
$6,100
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Redding
$4,500
El Centro
$5,825
San Diego
$4,525
Fresno
$4,750
Salinas
$7,100
Merced
$3,750
The Bay Area, and California as a whole, is focused on keeping seniors in their own homes for as long as possible. Financial help in paying for assisted living facilities is extremely limited when compared to in-home or nursing home care as a result of this statewide policy. The Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program is available in San Francisco for people with full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility, although this does not cover all aspects of assisted living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Senior Community Service Employment Program | (415) 982-7007 | These work-based job training opportunities are a community service for older adults over age 55 who are unemployed and have a family income of below 125% of the state-sanctioned poverty level. The average work week is around 20 hours and there’s the potential to earn the maximum out of federal, state or local minimum wages. Seniors over the age of 65, veterans, those with disabilities, living in a rural area, at risk of homelessness and with low employment prospects will get priority treatment. |
Seniors Against Investment Fraud | (866) 275-2677 | Older adults over the age of 50 are targeted by scammers who commit financial and investment fraud, and SAIF is dedicated to preventing Californians falling victim to this type of crime. The goal of the organization is to empower seniors so they’re vigilant and informed about how to safely make investments and other important financial decisions. |
California Department of Justice | (415) 510-3476 | It’s crucial that seniors are informed about the various ways elder abuse can occur as they get older and potentially become more vulnerable. Abuse isn’t just a physical phenomena, but it can also be financial or emotional. The website contains useful information about how to spot the signs of elder abuse. There are also plenty of resources for anyone who’s concerned that they or someone close to them is suffering as a result of this terrible crime. |
Bay Area Older Adults | (408) 774-0593 | Bay Area Older Adults is a charity that aims to enrich the lives of individuals aged 50 and over. It does this by organizing fun events and giving seniors the opportunity to socialize on nature trails, sightseeing and learning to cook new foods. People who prefer going solo or taking part in activities with friends and family can still use its wealth of resources to explore the local area safely and joyfully. Membership is free. |
San Francisco Senior Beat | (415) 821-1003 | San Francisco Senior Beat is a digital magazine created for seniors in the Bay Area by seniors in the Bay Area. It includes various inspirational and moving stories and aims to give a platform to people who don’t necessarily always have their voices heard. The website also includes helpful links and local events for seniors. |
The Bay Area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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ReviewerFC042024D
5
Review of Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill
My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is lovely. He loves it.
Provider response
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us at Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill! We look forward to welcoming your friend HOME in the near future!
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Irene
4
Review of The Ivy at Golden Gate
I toured the Ivy at Golden Gate. They had bingo and arts and crafts. It was a guided tour, and the staff was excellent. He was very good, nice, and thorough. He offered for us to eat there if we...
Provider response
Irene, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Ivy at Golden Gate! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and hope to see you again soon!
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Alan
5
Review of Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill
Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill was nice. All the people there were nice. They explained what it would involve getting my mom in, all the all the legal work and paperwork. They then gave me a tour of...
Provider response
Hi Alan, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your visit to Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill.