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
"I toured Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights. It seemed like a very friendly and safe place. That's a nice facility. They have comfortable and cozy little rooms. I would recommend it to others, but I needed something with more care...."
"I toured Carlton Senior Living San Leandro. It was very good. The place was very small. I wasn't even thinking too much because they don't have any private rooms. My friend Orvis has to have a private room in memory care but they don't have any priva..."
"I was very pleased with Marymount Villa. The staff was wonderful. As soon as I walked into the door, there was somebody there who greeted me. When I went to each floor, there were members of the staff with the residents and they all greeted me. The r..."
"I was very pleased with what Brookdale Redwood City offers, what they have, and what I think I want. The staff member who gave the tour was very, very nice. She answered all my questions, and one of my daughters went with me, and she was very pleased..."
"We visited Serra Highlands Senior Living. It was nice. Everything was very clean, and the people were really friendly. The rooms were a little outdated. They had shared bathrooms, and they were pretty small. They had to share a bathroom with the othe..."
"The facility in Hercules was warm and welcoming. It was clean and orderly. It has a nice back yard for sitting. The staff was especially loving and tender with their care. I am 100% happy with the care my mother received in the last days of her l..."
"We toured Belmont Village Albany. They had a lot of activities. We liked the programs that they had. We liked that they also had medical staff 24/7. Their place was very light and bright. They have multiple areas for eating and theyre very modern. W..."
"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..."
1700 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
3.9
(18 reviews)
"My aunt moved into Byron Park and is having the best time! Every time we visit she's busy with her new friends, enjoying happy hours, live music and all the fun and interesting programs. She loves sitting in the garden and swimming in the pool. We lo..."
"We toured Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very nice, clean, and has kind of a medium-sized environment as far as people living there. They're in a good location with access to stores. The rooms were clean, they had studi..."
"I love everything about Atria. From the receptionist, carestaffs, waitstaff and the management. A lot of varieties of activities being offered. Angie the activities director and her assistant Annelly are doing a great job in the activities. They both..."
"I'm in Bellaken Garden & Skilled Nursing Center for rehab, and it's been very good. I also like the fact that they're in a military insurance provider network. The upkeep is very good, too.
It was hard for me to learn about the staff here. Once I di..."
"I toured the Oakmont of Mariner Point. It's beautiful and in a beautiful neighborhood, overlooking the water. I'm not choosing it because they don't have enough level of care. Janet and Charles are great. They gave a gift bag like a box of cookies bu..."
"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..."
"Hopkins Manor is the best of the best! They provide outstanding and loving service to their residents. My mother was one. Honestly, my family and I feel so blessed to have had them provide the care to our wonderful mom. And during her last weeks ..."
"My mom lived at Scott Villa for 5 years and they took wonderful care of her. They are affordable (by comparison), clean, and run by the most caring, lovely staff. My mom was a tough case and they handled all her quirks with ease. I will be forever gr..."
"I toured Oakmont of Redwood City. They were all great. I would have been happy with any of them if I needed a place. Everyone was prepared when I got there. They have multiple movie rooms. They had a room for after-hours food where customers could he..."
"My parents are now in the assisted living of The Carlisle, and our experience so far has been very good. We're very satisfied and happy with it. The meal I had there was quite good, and they had a very nice, varied menu, and it's very high quality. I..."
"The tour I had at Spice of Life went well. Everything at the house itself, because this was a residential home, looked good. It matched the pictures that were offered with the brochure. The staff that was there was attentive and gave great informatio..."
"We went to Elegance Berkeley. It was extremely modern. Everything was very clean. The people that we met were nice. The facility is fairly new, so everything looked very, very nice...."
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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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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...