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1400 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.6
(12 reviews)
"I have known several people who have lived at The Sequoias San Francisco. My cousins live there now, and in both cases, they've been very happy there. I had lunch with them while I was there, and the setting was good. The only reason I wouldn't go fu..."
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2707 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
4.3
(13 reviews)
"Overall stay exceeded expectations. My wife got excellent personal care every day which was very consistent in personal hygiene, medications and therapy. My wife's stay was very comfortable and accommodating and although she has a major femur fract..."
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1661 PINE STREET, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.6
(8 reviews)
"I toured the San Francisco Towers. The facility is beautiful and meticulously maintained. Everything about it is lovely, thought about, and polished. It is highly secure, which is very important. The apartments are good size. The small ones are well ..."
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302 Silver Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
4.0
(7 reviews)
"San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is so large, and my friend has a tendency to feel completely lost. They showed me a studio. It's quite good, but there was an industrial sense of the whole place that I didn't like. It was too large and more imp..."
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375 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD., San Francisco, CA 94116
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I had volunteered at Laguna Honda about 5 years ago before their renovations, and recently visited to see the new building. My impression of the new Laguna Honda is unreservedly positive. For one thing, the building is full of enthusiastic and kind v..."
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1477 GROVE STREET, San Francisco, CA 94117
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Great facility. Cozy yet roomy patient rooms and attentive and competent staff. ..."
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2043 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom had been to The Avenues for rehab. My mom enjoyed the services for that particular mode. The staff was qualified and helpful and that's from what I observed as well as what my mother experienced. She appreciated them. They were competent and g..."
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331 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, San Francisco, CA 94107
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mission Bay Convalescent Hospital is surrounded by wonderful hospitals like UCSF, Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health. You do not need to worry if the patient needs immediate medical attention. I rated this 5 stars not only because of it's location b..."
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5767 MISSION STREET, San Francisco, CA 94112
5.0
(1 reviews)
"An outstanding Nursing Center under the direction of Elsa.. ..."
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1575 7th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
3.0
(6 reviews)
"I would rate this facility a 10 star if that was a possibility. The administrator, social workers and case manager are excellent caring people. They always take time to listen to me and address my concerns. I would recommend private citizens to stay ..."
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2121 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Victorian Post Acute (Kindred Nursing) is small, but nice, clean, and well run, and my father is liking it. The rooms are clean, nice, and small. He's in a two-bedroom, and he is being taken care of because he has MRSA right now. He has all of his me..."
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1359 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
1.3
(3 reviews)
"I visited my grandfather while he stayed here a few weeks. The place is quite lifeless and depressing besides the night security guard who is a solid man. The staff does their job but that is about it. I understand it is difficult to be upbeat and mo..."
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45 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
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3555 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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2740 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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1133 SOUTH VAN NESS AVENUE, San Francisco, CA 94110
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450 STANYAN STREET, San Francisco, CA 94117
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1001 POTRERO AVENUE, San Francisco, CA 94110
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1250 HAYES STREET, San Francisco, CA 94117
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45 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Nursing Homes
Melissa
2.0
Review of San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
Short term stay experience at St. Jewish SF is poor. Many staffs’ working attitude is passive. For example, my dad’s diaper and bed sheet had wet for a long time and no one change for him. My mom...
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Toyo
4.0
Review of The Avenues Transitional Care Center
My mom had been to The Avenues for rehab. My mom enjoyed the services for that particular mode. The staff was qualified and helpful and that's from what I observed as well as what my mother...
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Laurel1920
1.0
Review of Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center
Pacific Heights Transitional Care Facility must be one of the worst “skilled” nursing facilities in the city. I have been a patient here for multiple years. For my entire stay, I have been in...
According to data for semiprivate rooms in the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, San Francisco is one of the costliest cities in the nation for nursing home care. It exceeds the state median of $9,247 by 35% and the national average of $7,756 by over 60%. In the Santa Cruz area, which is 70 miles south, care costs are considerably lower at $9,201, and in Stockton, a city that’s 80 miles east, fees are among the cheapest in the state at $8,623. The San Jose area is similarly costly at $12,547 monthly, and Vallejo is more cost-effective at $9,429.
California
$9,247
The United States
$7,756
Santa Cruz Area
$9,201
Stockton
$8,623
San Jose Area
$12,547
In San Francisco, seniors pay approximately $12,471 per month for semiprivate rooms in local nursing homes. Private rooms are considerably pricier at $15,208.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
San Francisco tends to be a pricey city for nursing home care, with semiprivate rooms coming in at $12,471 per month and private rooms at $15,208. Fortunately, relatively affordable alternatives may be available. For seniors who prefer to live at home, home care, which includes personal care and housekeeping services, and home health care, which also includes skilled nursing services, are considerably cheaper at $6,101 monthly. Assisted living costs about the same as home-based care at $6,100. Adult day health care, which features recreational and wellness services in a daytime community setting, is the cheapest option at $1,950 monthly.
Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living
$6,100
In San Francisco, older adults have access to a variety of services and supports that may enable them to safely age in the comfort of their own homes. The city also has options counseling programs that help seniors find ways to cover nursing home care when placement is necessary.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Disability and Aging Services | (415) 355-3555 | DAS coordinates services and supports for seniors in the San Francisco region. As the designated Area Agency on Aging, this department promotes seniors’ health and independence through a variety of programs, including In-Home Supportive Services, which provides free and low-cost services, such as shopping, bathing, dressing and cooking, that may help seniors avoid or delay nursing home placement. Its Benefits and Resources Hub serves as an entry point for connecting with services, and through the Aging and Disability Resource Center, specialists help identify needs and provide referrals for relevant local agencies. |
| 2-1-1 United Way Bay Area | 2-1-1 | 2-1-1 connects seniors in San Francisco and the surrounding area with services and programs that may enable them to continue living in their own homes. Through this service, which is provided through United Way Bay Area, seniors can obtain assistance with housing payments, utility assistance, home modifications, transportation and home-delivered meals. |
| County Veterans Service Office | (415) 934-4200 | Eligible veterans are entitled to a variety of state and federal VA benefits, including those that may enable them to age in place or cover nursing home expenses. At the local Veterans Service Office, certified officers help qualifying veterans identify and apply for benefits, such as the Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefit, service-related disability compensation and pension benefits. |
| San Francisco Senior Center | (415) 775-1866 | The San Francisco Senior Center provides a variety of social and recreational activities to reduce isolation and loneliness, promote health and wellness and connect seniors with necessary services and supports. It is also an Aging and Disability Resource Center that serves as a single point of contact for those seeking personal care, transportation services or home-delivered meals. |
| Medicare Counseling | (800) 434-0222 | HICAP is a statewide health insurance options counseling program that provides free, confidential and unbiased assistance for Medicare-eligible individuals. HICAP counselors are trained to answer questions about Medicare and Medi-Cal and its waivers, which may help individuals find options for covering home-based or nursing home care. |
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