California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus
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45 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
3555 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
2740 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
22427 Montgomery St, Hayward, CA 94541
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I went to Bethesda Home. The place was nice. The location was good. The lady was very professional. The place looked clean. It looked very nice and peaceful...."
READ MORE1850 Alice Street, Oakland, CA 94612
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My experience at Lake Park Senior Living was great. Everything was great. However, I was looking for a facility that was based on my grandmother's income. It's a beautiful facility. I wish we could afford it, but we can't. The lady that gave me the t..."
READ MORE600 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I was at Vi at Palo Alto for rehab. It was so fantastic. It was like being on a cruise. They were wonderful. All the physical therapists, the caregivers were very kind. I had my own room with a great view. The food was fantastic. I was in a wheelchai..."
READ MORE2780 26th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
3.8
(11 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE1309 ALLSTON WAY, Berkeley, CA 94702
5.0
(2 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE2401 BLANDING AVENUE, Alameda, CA 94501
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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. ..."
READ MORE850 Webster, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Channing House is very nice. It's quite large. They have a walking track on the top of the building so people can walk around the top. There's a gorgeous view of the Santa Cruz mountain range, which is near us. The units cost by the floor. So if you ..."
READ MORE437 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4.6
(6 reviews)
"Webster House is a small place, and there are few residents. Everything looks very nice. It doesn't have any views. It's only four stories high and it looks onto trees if you're up on the fourth floor. But it is on a very busy street corner. The side..."
READ MORE21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
4.6
(30 reviews)
"Baywood Court was a wonderful place. It was clean and beautiful. The thing I really noticed was that all the residents looked really happy. They were all smiling and friendly. The lady who gave the tour was very informative, friendly, and really easy..."
READ MORE30 Hacienda Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920
4.5
(2 reviews)
"It is a small facility, family owned and run, with a good and caring staff. They are very friendly to residents and guests alike. They have different activities to help stimulate the residents' minds and the physical therapists make sure the reside..."
READ MORE516 WILLOW STREET, Alameda, CA 94501
4.5
(2 reviews)
"This facility was for my Aunty who needed rehab after she was admitted into the hospital. She was there for several weeks before she was safe enough to go home. The staff were able to get her home care, home health therapy, and a meal service. The c..."
READ MORE385 ESPLANADE AVE, Pacifica, CA 94044
4.4
(12 reviews)
"The rooms are clean, it can get a little crowded, with all the equipment needed to take care of the patients. The staff were efficient and friendly. They were very helpful and forthright...."
READ MORE40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941
4.3
(14 reviews)
"We went to The Redwoods. I thought the place was very clean. Everyone was very happy. It smelled good. It was in a beautiful setting where people take walks out along the bay. From some of the rooms, you can see the water, and the estuary, and there ..."
READ MORE14766 WASHINGTON AVE, San Leandro, CA 94578
4.2
(4 reviews)
"This facility is very good. I appreciate the rehabilitation and the care they provide. I will recommend...."
READ MORE100 Bay Pl, Oakland, CA 94610
4.2
(17 reviews)
"Our father was admitted to the St. Paul's Towers, skilled nursing for several weeks and had phenomenal care. The nurses and care team are all very kind, responsive, caring, compassionate and understanding of our family needs. They kept us well inform..."
READ MORE245 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
4.2
(5 reviews)
"My grandmother and mother lived here, and my father currently lives here. I cannot imagine a staff of more caring people. This is the easiest 5-star review I have ever given. ..."
READ MORE1220 South Eliseo Drive, Larkspur, CA 94904
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I was a patient at South Marin Health and Wellness for 19 days in September, and will be returning there by choice next week after surgery. I had never been a patient in a care facility and was not sure what I was in for, especially during the Covid..."
READ MOREAccording 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 |
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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. |
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...
Nursing Homes
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...
Nursing Homes
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...