Assisted Living Communities in San Francisco, CA
With its beautiful bay-area fog, Golden Gate bridge, and charming neighborhoods, San Francisco is a world-famous destination for older adults who enjoy culture and city living, as well as beautiful scenery. To help seniors find the assisted living community that’s right for their family, we’ve researched and compiled in-depth information about the cost of care, how to pay for care, and important local laws and regulations involving senior care and assisted living.
With an average cost of $4,638 in San Francisco, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 103 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 40 facilities in San Francisco.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in San Francisco, CA
Portola Gardens
Provides: Assisted Living
350 University Street , San Francisco, CA 94134
"Portola Gardens is beautiful, wonderful, and the staff is excellent. My mom has been there a month now, and she has shown great improvement. I'm really proud of what they're doing for my mom. I..." More
"Portola Gardens is beautiful, wonderful, and the staff is excellent. My mom has been there a month now, and she has shown great improvement. I'm really proud of what they're doing for my mom. I..." More
The Village at Hayes Valley
Provides: Assisted Living
624 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
"Beautiful facility. Great views and clean. Wonderful residents. The administrators are fully attentive. From working with George to book me, the receptionist to welcome me and Irving, and to guide..." More
"Beautiful facility. Great views and clean. Wonderful residents. The administrators are fully attentive. From working with George to book me, the receptionist to welcome me and Irving, and to guide..." More
Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco
Provides: Assisted Living
2750 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94118
"I was really impressed with Sagebrook San Francisco. The lady who gave us the tour was very good. The courtyard and dining facility were really nice. It looked like they had good activities. They..." More
"I was really impressed with Sagebrook San Francisco. The lady who gave us the tour was very good. The courtyard and dining facility were really nice. It looked like they had good activities. They..." More
Sutro Heights Residential Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
659 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
"Sutro Heights Residential Care Home was a home and they have turned every possible space except the dining room and kitchen, into a living quarter. Most of them were shared spaces. The person who..." More
"Sutro Heights Residential Care Home was a home and they have turned every possible space except the dining room and kitchen, into a living quarter. Most of them were shared spaces. The person who..." More
Victorian Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
1444 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
"My mother has been a resident at Victorian Manor since 2002. I have toured many facilities and the resident rooms are much larger at Victorian Manor than other Facilities in San Francisco. The food..." More
"My mother has been a resident at Victorian Manor since 2002. I have toured many facilities and the resident rooms are much larger at Victorian Manor than other Facilities in San Francisco. The food..." More
Gonzales Home I
Provides: Assisted Living
2237 Noriega Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
"We are operating a 6-bed facility for ambulatory and non-ambulatory clients. We only accept private clients. We have 2 private rooms and 2 semi-private rooms for each home. We always have 2..." More
"We are operating a 6-bed facility for ambulatory and non-ambulatory clients. We only accept private clients. We have 2 private rooms and 2 semi-private rooms for each home. We always have 2..." More
Caring Star 2015
Cypress at Golden Gate
Provides: Assisted Living
1601 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
"Cypress at Golden Gate was way more expensive. It's a really nice facility, and it felt like a deluxe 5-star hotel. The lady there is really great, available, and answered a bunch of questions even..." More
"Cypress at Golden Gate was way more expensive. It's a really nice facility, and it felt like a deluxe 5-star hotel. The lady there is really great, available, and answered a bunch of questions even..." More
Caring Star 2012
Rhoda Goldman Plaza
Provides: Assisted Living
2180 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
"This is the cleanest, nicest facility I have seen - on two coasts! The rooms are bright with natural light, the staff is friendly and efficient, there are usually about 6 activities a day both..." More
"This is the cleanest, nicest facility I have seen - on two coasts! The rooms are bright with natural light, the staff is friendly and efficient, there are usually about 6 activities a day both..." More
Coventry Place San Francisco
Provides: Assisted Living
1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
"Coventry Place San Francisco is one of the best in the whole Coventry system. We have a gentleman named Craig D. here who initiated a 65-page document that has been approved by the company, the US..." More
"Coventry Place San Francisco is one of the best in the whole Coventry system. We have a gentleman named Craig D. here who initiated a 65-page document that has been approved by the company, the US..." More
Caring Star 2012
Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent H...
Provides: Assisted Living
1400 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94109
"Mom is at The Sequoia right now. It's a very nice and beautiful facility. Their cafeteria is beautiful. They have all kinds of activities going on like music and games.
" More
"Mom is at The Sequoia right now. It's a very nice and beautiful facility. Their cafeteria is beautiful. They have all kinds of activities going on like music and games.
" More
Caring Star 2012
AlmaVia of San Francisco
Provides: Assisted Living
One Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA 94132
"We toured AlmaVia of San Francisco, which is a much larger community. They have various amenities and activities to offer, because they have independent living, assisted living, memory care, and..." More
"We toured AlmaVia of San Francisco, which is a much larger community. They have various amenities and activities to offer, because they have independent living, assisted living, memory care, and..." More
Kimochi Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1531 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
"Kimochi Home is a senior living center that caters to the Japanese-American community as well. Most of the staff speaks Japanese and the food served is also Japanese. The people tend to be a bit..." More
"Kimochi Home is a senior living center that caters to the Japanese-American community as well. Most of the staff speaks Japanese and the food served is also Japanese. The people tend to be a bit..." More
San Francisco Towers
Provides: Assisted Living
1661 PINE STREET, San Francisco, CA 94109
"I truly liked this care facility. The staff there was very professional and took great care of my great grandmother, but they also gave her time and space to herself. While we were there, she..." More
"I truly liked this care facility. The staff there was very professional and took great care of my great grandmother, but they also gave her time and space to herself. While we were there, she..." More
Heritage on the Marina
Provides: Assisted Living
3400 Laguna St., San Francisco, CA 94123
"I saw Heritage on the Marina for the fourth time now. It’s a three-tiered community with independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. I like the cleanliness, the friendliness, the..." More
"I saw Heritage on the Marina for the fourth time now. It’s a three-tiered community with independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. I like the cleanliness, the friendliness, the..." More
Buena Vista Manor House
Provides: Assisted Living
399 Buena Vista East, San Francisco, CA 94117
"My great uncle resides at Buena Vista and I highly recommend it. The Staff is kind and responsive and have made the difficult transition very easy for my uncle. He has been there 7 months now..." More
"My great uncle resides at Buena Vista and I highly recommend it. The Staff is kind and responsive and have made the difficult transition very easy for my uncle. He has been there 7 months now..." More
The Avenue
Provides: Assisted Living
1035 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109
"The Avenue offers assisted living with medical support and memory care, as well as retirement living. I've visited it and have referred three clients there.
It's in a prime location--near the..." More
"The Avenue offers assisted living with medical support and memory care, as well as retirement living. I've visited it and have referred three clients there.
It's in a prime location--near the..." More
Janet'S Residential Facility For The ...
Provides: Assisted Living
2970 25Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132
"My wife and I were very pleased with the care her father received from the time he entered dementia until his recent passing. They were always very attentive to their guests. Very fortunate find..." More
"My wife and I were very pleased with the care her father received from the time he entered dementia until his recent passing. They were always very attentive to their guests. Very fortunate find..." More
Kokoro Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1881 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
"The people at Kokoro are very nice and kind to my parents. They have many activities to engage the seniors. It's a very nice location and a very good environment. I would highly recommend it. My..." More
"The people at Kokoro are very nice and kind to my parents. They have many activities to engage the seniors. It's a very nice location and a very good environment. I would highly recommend it. My..." More
Autumn Glow
Provides: Assisted Living
654 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
"We happened to be in San Francisco and visited Autumn Glow assisted living facility while searching for a place for our aunt to live in the region.
The building looked well maintained. The backyard..." More
"We happened to be in San Francisco and visited Autumn Glow assisted living facility while searching for a place for our aunt to live in the region.
The building looked well maintained. The backyard..." More
St. Francis Manor I
Provides: Assisted Living
1450 PORTOLA DRIVE, San Francisco, CA 94127
"While in our uncle's home town of San Francisco, we stopped in on the spur of the moment to see the St. Francis Manor I while searching for a place for our uncle to live in his golden years.
We..." More
"While in our uncle's home town of San Francisco, we stopped in on the spur of the moment to see the St. Francis Manor I while searching for a place for our uncle to live in his golden years.
We..." More
Sunset Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1434 7TH AVENUE, San Francisco, CA 94122
"What made Sunset Care Home stand out from other care homes that we visited was its family oriented care style. Residents are encouraged to bond with one another and have ample opportunity to do so..." More
"What made Sunset Care Home stand out from other care homes that we visited was its family oriented care style. Residents are encouraged to bond with one another and have ample opportunity to do so..." More
Sunset Gardens
Provides: Assisted Living
1338 - 27TH AVENUE, San Francisco, CA 94122
"We happened to be in San Francisco and visited Sunset Gardens assisted living facility while searching for a place for our aunt to live in the San Francisco area.
We could immediately see that the..." More
"We happened to be in San Francisco and visited Sunset Gardens assisted living facility while searching for a place for our aunt to live in the San Francisco area.
We could immediately see that the..." More
Merced Broad
Provides: Assisted Living
257 Broad St., San Francisco, CA 94112
"We visited this home because an older relative was once a resident before she passed more than a decade ago. This is a typical house in San Francisco, a bit smaller when it comes to room size and..." More
"We visited this home because an older relative was once a resident before she passed more than a decade ago. This is a typical house in San Francisco, a bit smaller when it comes to room size and..." More
Irene Swindells Center for Adult Day ...
Provides: Assisted Living
3698 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
"We attempted to call and arrange a tour but were told that there was a very large waiting list and therefor there was no point in asking/answering our questions or coming in for a visit. Perhaps..." More
"We attempted to call and arrange a tour but were told that there was a very large waiting list and therefor there was no point in asking/answering our questions or coming in for a visit. Perhaps..." More
San Francisco RCFE
Provides: Assisted Living
887 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
"For the last 3 months one of the rest rooms has been out of order.
At times not clean areas. Never pull beds out to clean under. Ants are a BIG problem.
No daily actvity.
On one day resident was..." More
"For the last 3 months one of the rest rooms has been out of order.
At times not clean areas. Never pull beds out to clean under. Ants are a BIG problem.
No daily actvity.
On one day resident was..." More
Palarca-J.J. Oceanside Residential Ca...
Provides: Assisted Living
1278 La Playa Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
Aurora'S Residential Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1827 Silliman Street, San Francisco, CA 94134
Atria Daly City
Provides: Assisted Living
501 King Drive, Daly City, CA 94015
"Atria Daly City definitely had the advantage of being closer to San Francisco. The coordinator was very nice as were the people that we interacted with. The facilities seemed to be well maintained..." More
"Atria Daly City definitely had the advantage of being closer to San Francisco. The coordinator was very nice as were the people that we interacted with. The facilities seemed to be well maintained..." More
Oakmont of Cardinal Point
Provides: Assisted Living
2431 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
"Cardinal Point is very positive. The staff is warm, caring and professional. The facility itself is very nice. It’s a medium facility; not too big and not too small. It has nice yards and the..." More
"Cardinal Point is very positive. The staff is warm, caring and professional. The facility itself is very nice. It’s a medium facility; not too big and not too small. It has nice yards and the..." More
Caring Star 2016
Oakmont of Mariner Point
Provides: Assisted Living
2400 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
"Excellent tour, thorough and helpful. Very impressed with the community and quality. We were given the opportunity to speak with the staff and residents which increased helpfulness of our visit.
" More
"Excellent tour, thorough and helpful. Very impressed with the community and quality. We were given the opportunity to speak with the staff and residents which increased helpfulness of our visit.
" More
Elders Inn
Provides: Assisted Living
1721 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
"The activities at Elders Inn are nice. My friend is in a very nice one-bedroom apartment with a private bath. The staff is very friendly, and the residents feel so at home there. A guy was playing..." More
"The activities at Elders Inn are nice. My friend is in a very nice one-bedroom apartment with a private bath. The staff is very friendly, and the residents feel so at home there. A guy was playing..." More
Bay Harbour Residential Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
510 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
"Everyone was in their room when I went to Bay Harbour Residential Care Home. I didn't see anyone except one man who always sits in the kitchen. The place seemed a little small and I didn't see the..." More
"Everyone was in their room when I went to Bay Harbour Residential Care Home. I didn't see anyone except one man who always sits in the kitchen. The place seemed a little small and I didn't see the..." More
Delia's Retirement Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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-going assessments of the residents needs to..." More
"Delia's Retirement home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms.
On-going assessments of the residents needs to..." More
Family Affair Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
264 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 caring and responsive to all of our resident’s needs. Our..." More
"Family Affair offers 4 private rooms and one shared room. Located on a beautiful and quiet street in South San Francisco, our staff is caring and responsive to all of our resident’s needs. Our..." More
Precious Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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 encounter. Our staff love the people that they work with..." More
"Welcome to Precious Care Home. Our staff all go through training regarding dementia, hospice and other areas of need that our residents may encounter. Our staff love the people that they work with..." More
Caring Star 2016
Peninsula Del Rey
Provides: Assisted Living
165 Pierce Street, Daly City, CA 94015
"I liked Peninsula Del Rey, but it was more upscale, newer, and higher in price. Everything seemed to be in good shape, and the staff was very good." More
"I liked Peninsula Del Rey, but it was more upscale, newer, and higher in price. Everything seemed to be in good shape, and the staff was very good." More
Peninsula Reflections
Provides: Assisted Living
205 Collins Avenue, Colma, CA 94014
"We chose Peninsula Reflections. I liked the place. It was very nice. The room was big and a single for my partner. I felt warm when we went there and talked to the people. The staff seemed very..." More
"We chose Peninsula Reflections. I liked the place. It was very nice. The room was big and a single for my partner. I felt warm when we went there and talked to the people. The staff seemed very..." More
Lake Park Retirement Residence
Provides: Assisted Living
1850 ALICE, Oakland, CA 95612
"I went to Lake Park for a visit, and everything went fine. The staff has been very warm, efficient, and courteous. We felt very much at home with them. We were very impressed with this place. The..." More
"I went to Lake Park for a visit, and everything went fine. The staff has been very warm, efficient, and courteous. We felt very much at home with them. We were very impressed with this place. The..." More
The Watermark By The Bay
Provides: Assisted Living
1440 40th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
"She was at Bayside Park and she was there as a patient of Kaiser. They have a program that does intensive therapy. Some of the residents were more on the independent living side of the spectrum and..." More
"She was at Bayside Park and she was there as a patient of Kaiser. They have a program that does intensive therapy. Some of the residents were more on the independent living side of the spectrum and..." More
Westborough Royale
Provides: Assisted Living
89 Westborough Boulevard, South San Francisco, ...
"I loved Westborough Royale as they had lots of entertainment and lots of things to do like games and parties during the holidays. It was really good. The rooms all had their own bathroom. The meals..." More
"I loved Westborough Royale as they had lots of entertainment and lots of things to do like games and parties during the holidays. It was really good. The rooms all had their own bathroom. The meals..." More
Home Sweet Home Senior Care
Provides: Assisted Living
1560 Bryant Street, Daly City, CA 94015
"Home Sweet Home is a very caring facility! The owners and staff are dedicated to quality of life for their residents. My mother has been a resident there for almost four years, and the facility..." More
"Home Sweet Home is a very caring facility! The owners and staff are dedicated to quality of life for their residents. My mother has been a resident there for almost four years, and the facility..." More
Social Vocational Services - Rocca Home
Provides: Assisted Living
570 Rocca, South San Francisco, CA 94080
What to Consider About Assisted Living in San Francisco
San Francisco is an iconic destination, known for the Golden Gate Bridge, hippy culture and Alcatraz. Seniors wishing to retire to the area can enjoy a diverse city with great food and abundant arts and culture. The city has a sizable senior population with almost 15 percent of San Francisco's 885,000 people aged 65 and older. There are 61 assisted living facilities in the area catering to this population, which are licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in San Francisco
- San Francisco is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
- San Francisco's overall crime rate is 70 crimes per 1,000 residents, higher than 99 percent of California's other towns and cities. The property crime rate of 62.48 is more than double the California rate. Seniors may wish to inquire about security measures when touring assisted living facilities.
- The San Francisco area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- The SFMTA provides public transportation in San Francisco and riders aged 65 and older are eligible for discounted fares or free transport. The SFMTA also has a paratransit service for people who are unable to use public transit.
- The Sperling index rates San Francisco's cost of living at 305, which is 205 points higher than the national average. The high cost of housing has the largest impact on this ranking and seniors with health conditions can save money on healthcare which is ranked seven points lower than the U.S. average.
- While Social Security Income is exempt from state income tax in California, money from pensions and retirement funds is subject to income tax. State sales taxes are also high, which may mean less money available for assisted living budgets.
Paying for Assisted Living in San Francisco
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in California
Assisted Living costs in San Francisco start around $4,638 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in San Francisco and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Francisco
San Francisco, 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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in San Francisco
San Francisco and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in San Francisco, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Francisco
San Francisco-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.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in San Francisco, CA
Paying for Assisted Living in San Francisco, CA
Free Assisted Living Resources in San Francisco, CA
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Francisco, CA
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in San Francisco
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Review of Coventry Place San Francisco
Coventry Place San Francisco is one of the best in the whole Coventry system. We have a gentleman named Craig D. here who initiated a 65-page document that has been approved by the company, the US ... Read more
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Review of Sutro Heights Residential Care Home
Sutro Heights Residential Care Home was a home and they have turned every possible space except the dining room and kitchen, into a living quarter. Most of them were shared spaces. The person who s... Read more
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Review of The Village at Hayes Valley
Beautiful facility. Great views and clean. Wonderful residents. The administrators are fully attentive. From working with George to book me, the receptionist to welcome me and Irving, and to guide ... Read more
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