Assisted Living Communities in South San Francisco, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in South San Francisco, CA below include 391 Assisted Living facilities with 1516 reviews. On average in South San Francisco, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living in South San Francisco, CA
"Piedmont Gardens CCRC was more in the heart of the city. It was more like an independent place where they didn't have any locked gates. You could come and go with this kind of machine you have to go through (although it made it difficult for visitors..."
"I visited this facility and was wowed by the high quality of the apartments and facilities - absolutely beautiful!
The apartments have high ceilings and granite countertops, they look like high-end condos. The dining room is bright and everything i..."
"hubby was a rehab resident for several months. long after, i needed specific copies of records. Charles is a super human being who not only obtained what I required but hand- delivered same. I am soo impressed with his professionalism and caring att..."
"I used to visit this facility for community service purposes when I was in school. My friends and family and I would make decorations, cards, gifts, etc... and deliver them to the nursing/old folks patients at Magnolia Gardens. We would also spend a ..."
"My father resided at Shady Lane until his passing. My mother is currently there. The staff is caring and concerned. Shady Lane is not a fancy facility, but they take pride in their work. Clearly my family was happy with how they took care of my fathe..."
"This facility provides full assistance for residents 24hrs a day for a resident that is mobile or immobile. My Grandfather stayed here and the overall care was fair. The daytime staff was friendly and attentive while the night staff lacked responsive..."
"My husband moved into Heritage Royale. It's small, but so far, so good. There are three residents, and they have two to three caregivers a day. They have three meals a day and a laundry service. They have a front and a backyard. It's just a house tha..."
"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 is a marked step up from a nursing home she was at pre..."
"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 predominately Asian. A tiny big shabby but clean and q..."
"Great facility. Wonderful staff. If your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, I would highly recommend you ask to speak with others residents’ family members RE: potential cost increases before signing the contract. They can be significant after mo..."
"My mother, Jan, was admitted late last year to Shields Nursing Center after being discharged from Doctors Medical Center. She, just like anyone else, did not want to go to any nursing facility, because she missed home so much after being in the hosp..."
"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 residents connecting. They didn't have their activiti..."
"My mom has Dementia and it was really tough on our part to take care of her. It was not easy at all that's why we decided to bring her to Redwoods Care Home. She has someone who's looking after her every now and then checking everything with her. I m..."
"What I like about this facility is their amenities which includes 24-hour emergency call system, physical therapy and fitness room, recreation room and library, and hair salon and manicurist. They also have a great security system which is the Wander..."
"My sister has lived at the Lesley Terrace in Belmont ( senior housing) for 7 months. There are a few assisted living units separated from the rest of the residents. The facility is government subsidized so there aren't really any bells and whistles t..."
"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 is great and they have accommodated my mothers chang..."
"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 showed us around was very thorough, and gave us the de..."
"My mother stayed in Lakeshore Residential Care for 2 weeks. It was a great facility, but it was out of our price range. Her room was way expensive and was much nicer. She had her own private room and her own private bathroom. There is lots of staff a..."
"I met with one staff at Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center during my visit. I saw one room. It was very clean. Some of the places have a lot of stuff in the hallways; but in this place, their hallways are clean.
What concerned me about this place..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in South San Francisco, CA and Nearby Cities
Assisted living residents in South San Francisco pay $6,319 per month on average for care. This exceeds the state norm of $5,250 and the national average of $4,500, as well as rates in other cities in Central California. For example, in San Jose, monthly fees are about $300 lower than in South San Francisco, and in Santa Cruz, residents pay about 12% less for care. Similarly, in Vallejo, rates are 22% less than in South San Francisco, and in Stockton, monthly fees are highly competitive at $3,649.
South San Francisco
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Vallejo
$4,950
Stockton
$3,649
San Jose
$6,000
Santa Cruz
$5,550
Paying for Assisted Living in South San Francisco
In South San Francisco, assisted living facilities charge $6,319 per month for housing and services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in South San Francisco
In South San Francisco, the state's Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, can help eligible seniors pay for the cost of an assisted living facility through the Assisted Waiver Program.
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in South San Francisco, CA
Assisted living is one of the more affordable senior care options in South San Francisco, with seniors paying $6,319 per month for this level of care. Residential care costs considerably less than home-based services, which come in at $6,864 for non medical in-home care and $7,150 for specialized home health care. It’s also about 45% lower than the cost of nursing home care, although seniors may save about $4,370 by opting for adult day health care.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semi private room)
$11,566
Note: Data for South San Francisco was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in South San Francisco
South 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 South San Francisco, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in South San Francisco
South San Francisco Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Sunvill Board And Care II
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...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Aegis of San Francisco
For the past 2 ½ years, my mother-in-law has been a resident at Aegis of San Francisco in South San Francisco, where the overall facility and staff are nice and dedicated. Unfortunately, we...
I toured Aegis of San Francisco. I liked the fact that they have 35 helpers on staff versus 75 patients, so it's a pretty good ratio. I looked at the menu. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law is not a...