Our memory care directory in San Francisco, California includes 33 communities with 324 reviews from seniors and their loved ones.
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1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and beautifully served. My favorite dish is a full plate of anything the Chef serves. From their servers to their Director the service is impecc..."
$10,500
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1601 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
4.3
(12 reviews)
"We chose The Ivy at Golden Gate for my husband because of the location to our home and I was very pleased with the tour of the facility. I like the staff's attentiveness to the residents and consistency of attention. The chef prepares very good meals..."
$7,895
624 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.3
(11 reviews)
"I toured The Village at Hayes Valley. I liked it very much, and I liked the man who gave me the tour. One of the rooms was very small and dark, and had a window that looked out at nothing. But all the rooms looked clean and adequate. The living atmos..."
$4,200
1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.6
(6 reviews)
"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...."
$6,995
399 Buena Vista Ave E, San Francisco, CA 94117
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My great uncle resides here 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 and I visit him at least once a week and he is doing very good. H..."
$7,600
2750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I liked that it had really beautiful gardens that the people and visitors could walk. Their gardens were inside so nobody from the outside could be part of it. It's a very nice size outdoor garden and there's plenty of room for people to walk or just..."
$5,795
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2456 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115
4.5
(11 reviews)
"My uncle is in Providence Place. The staff seems very attentive and there seems to be a high number of caregivers per resident. It's very clean, well kept, well maintained, very safe, and secure. It has a secure entrance and the door has a code on it..."
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2180 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
4.1
(18 reviews)
"Rhoda Goldman Plaza is very, very good, but too expensive. What negates all of it is that they will not take care of someone who needs 24-hour care. The interior impressed me more than the other facility I saw. It was very good, warm, and welcoming. ..."
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One Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA 94132
4.2
(11 reviews)
"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 hospice. They cover all levels of care. We've tried the..."
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350 University Street , San Francisco, CA 94134
3.7
(9 reviews)
"ROOMS: The rooms are quiet and clean Residents do not need to bring their own furniture. Furniture, plus bed and bedding are provided. FOOD: I have visited but have not participated in any meals. So I cant say much about the food. STAFF: They h..."
$4,095
1363 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister has been living in Julie's Care Home for eight years now. They helped her with showering, and taking care of her medications. They feed her and they're careful about her diet, and they get her to medical appointments. The staff is very good..."
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1 Avalon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My parents moved into the Frank Residences last November. I think it's a very good community. I think it's very well-run, well-managed, clean and very, very good. My parents are very, very happy there. The staff is excellent, very attentive, very goo..."
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654 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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 featured many nice seating areas. We liked that thi..."
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2000 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Ivy at Berkeley sets a new standard in luxury senior living, encouraging you to embrace an active, carefree lifestyle in a truly exceptional environment. Nestled in one of Berkeley's most picturesque locations, The Ivy offers stunning views and direct access to the natural beauty of the Bay Area. With a focus on enriching both body and soul, we provide a wide range of activities and outdoor spaces, along with comprehensive assisted living and memory care for those who need it. The Ivy team is dedicated to helping our residents live their best lives, offering an array of amenities, services, and wellness options designed to enhance comfort and elevate their experience. We invite you to visit and see for yourself! To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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468 Perkins Street, Oakland, CA 94610
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I was visiting a friend at Lakeside Park. It was a very nice facility. It was well run. They were very friendly and very attentive to the people who lived there. They would take them out for walks in the neighboring park along Lake Merritt. They were..."
$5,295
1 Hamilton Hill, Novato, CA 94949
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill seemed a little bigger, which was good. I liked that. The location is very nice. It's an extension of where the old hospital was and the building itself, the structure, is very nice and very, very well located. It's essent..."
$4,500
35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My dear friend needed a safe and comfortable to live when her dementia claimed her ability to care for herself. We found the staff knowledgeable, efficient, kind and welcoming. The transition to memory care was much easier than I had anticipated...."
$4,090
105 Power Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589
4.8
(8 reviews)
"My visit to Vista Prado was very good. The facility was clean and it had friendly staff. I liked that the residents were active during the day. They had activities going through the day and they were in a big common area to do those activities. They ..."
$3,950
5700 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I toured Ivy Park at Pleasanton. Nicole, the person that I saw, was extremely helpful. It's a beautiful facility. Everything's just wonderful. I felt very special going there and being treated very respectfully and everything. So, I would say that wh..."
$4,595
1465 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I went to see Oakmont of Novato. It was very nice, very modern, very clean and very new. I didn't get to interact with the staff, just with the director who took me on tour and she was very nice. The room I saw was very nice. I saw that the residents..."
$6,595
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A Grateful Sister
5.0
Review of Coterie Cathedral Hill
Coterie Cathedral Hill Memory Care was the perfect place for my sister. My highest praise goes to the director Christina and to each member of the staff for their skillful and competent care for...
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Cathie
5.0
Review of Coterie Cathedral Hill
The memory care at Coterie is incredible. Christina’s team is well trained and all so loving and caring to their residents. My mom has lived under their care for the past year, and it has been so...
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Scott
5.0
Review of Coterie Cathedral Hill
My experience with the care and facilities at Coterie has been excellent. My mother moved to the memory care floor at Coterie after a brief time in assisted living. My family had been struggling to...
At $7,897 per month, the cost of memory care in San Francisco is significantly higher than the state average of $6,562 and the national average of $5,625. Both Los Angeles and Sacramento offer more affordable memory care at $6,562 and $6,531. Santa Rosa has the least affordable memory care in the state, costing an average of $8,810 per month.
San Francisco
$7,897
California
$6,562
The United States
$5,625
Sacramento
$6,531
Los Angeles
$6,562
Santa Rosa Area
$8,810
The cost of memory care is typically 20-30% higher than that of assisted living care, and it is often added on as an extra service at assisted living facilities. For the following figures, the memory care costs will be calculated by adding on 25% to the assisted living figures in the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In San Francisco, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
For those who aren’t quite in need of a memory care facility, assisted living typically costs around $6,319, and for seniors who only require weekday assistance, adult day health care is the most affordable option, costing $1,950 per month. There are also care options for seniors wishing to remain living at home, such as homemaker services, which costs an average of $6,864 per month and home health aide, which costs $7,150 per month on average. For the highest level of care, there are nursing homes. A private room typically costs $14,068 per month, and a semiprivate room typically costs $11,566 per month.
Homemaker Services
$6,864
Home Health Aide:
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living
$6,319
Nursing Home (private room)
$14,068
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Memory-impaired seniors and their families have access to a range of services in San Francisco. Local government agencies and nonprofit organizations offer support services, such as educational programs and free legal aid.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Northern California State Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Northern California Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association serves counties in northern California and northern Nevada. It provides educational programs to assist seniors with Alzheimer's and support programs for their loved ones and caregivers. It also offers opportunities for fundraising to raise money for Alzheimer's research. There are resources available to explain what to expect at each stage of dementia and nutritional resources to help seniors eat to optimize brain health. |
| UCSF Memory and Aging Center | (415) 353-2057 | The UCSP Memory and Aging Center is a world leader in the field of memory disorders and dementia. The center offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of patients and conducts research on new therapy techniques. It offers support groups for patients and caregivers, and there is also a social work team to help seniors find useful resources. |
| San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services | (415) 355-3555 | The San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services provides information and services to assist older adults and their caregivers in the San Francisco area. Services include individual counseling, support groups and assistance in gaining access to services. The agency can be contacted by phone, by email or by walking into their office in San Francisco. |
The California Department of Social Services’ Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and Continuing Care Contracts Branch oversees memory care facilities in San Francisco and the state of California. It ensures that they comply with laws and regulations through checking licensing and carrying out inspections.
San Francisco Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Oregon are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
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