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 moved my mom a few times due to COVID as well as changes in her needs, and the employees at Westborough Manor were by far the most compassionate, well-trained, and loving. (I visited weekly.) The place is kept very clean, and it's surprisingly brig..."
"It was hard for me to find a place that would take my mom, because of limited resources and either Medicare or Medicaid and a lot of places didn't accept them, or you had to come from the hospital. So, those were a lot of the problems I was facing, b..."
"My aunt currently lives in Britannia Place and she is happy there. She gets a lot of attention and help. It's a small community, like a single home, with maybe about six people in total. They have private rooms and she loves the food. The whole move-..."
"This is a great place and the people are very professional as well as personable. They have treated my father well and with great respect. His health and mantal faculties have been declinging but they have adjusted to any of his needs.
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"My husband is in St. Clare's Home For Seniors. They treat my husband with ultimate respect and dignity. They are extremely patient and kind, and it's all of the staff. The director is amazing. Her day manager on site is fantastic. They are all very k..."
"Having compassion, kindness and competence, The Ark in Redwood City, CA made a significant impact in my Dad’s health recovery. Bethany and her team of empathetic healthcare professionals were excellent. In particular, Val was a medical angel with hi..."
"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 older and requires more nursing care. They seemed to be..."
"My friend has lived in Hilton House for about 2 years now. It’s just an excellent facility for people who don’t have a huge amount of money. The food is great, the people that worked there are very caring, and we just couldn’t be happier. It was perf..."
"Damenik's Home is a small house, and they have a maximum of six residents in there. It was aesthetically updated and clean. The caregivers were nice, too. The room that we have is private, but there are shared options there, too. They also try to do ..."
"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..."
"Chaparral House had more activities, nice grounds, and nice staff members. You walk in, and it's sunny. There are big and tall ceilings. There are a couple of different activity rooms, lots of outside ground areas, and even a garden. The staff member..."
"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 nice and knowledgeable. They knew what they were doing, ..."
"When we were searching for a facility, there were a few things that were absolute essentials; one was the manner with which the residents were treated. Other important factors were cleanliness, space, privacy, outdoor space (did they have gardens and..."
"I never knew how difficult it would be to put my father IN A HOME, for care but he suffers from Alzhiemers and also denial of Alzhiemers, so if he could be told he has a job there and given light duties like Janitor, he would be happy as a Bee! I wis..."
"My mother stayed here from 2014 through 2016. I'm so grateful my mother had occasion to live at such a beautiful place, knowing what good care and love they showed her. I could always see how happy she was. Their loving care and kindness to her kept ..."
"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..."
"My mother is in Westborough Manor. It's more individual care there and like a family setting. There are six residents and three caregivers. When they can they do meals together, but they're still in "pandemic mode." When it's not a pandemic, though, ..."
"My father has moved into Common Destiny Care Home. It's a home, and it's very clean. They provide warm lunch, and the people are nice there. His accommodation is OK. He has basic things he needs. He is comfortable. It's small. The people can spend mo..."
"My mother lives in We Care Elderly Care right now. It's a nice place. They have six clients there, and they have two girls who come over and help out. They are excellent. Everything was just so nice and shiny, and the place smells good. She eats ther..."
"Sequoias-Portola Valley was an excellent place. It has a square layout with a central office, a lounge, and a dining area. The units were scattered all around, and they were all on one level. There was a swimming pool, a gym, and an arts and crafts r..."
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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. Â
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...