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501 Via Casitas Ofc, Larkspur, CA 94904
"I’ve been in The Tamalpais, and it’s like a beautiful hotel in the hills with a view of the bay. It’s very lush, but I don’t like the narrow hallways. They have a lot of activities and menus that are very particular to the eating habits of people tod..."
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2070 Clinton Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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P O Box # 754, Union City, CA 94587
"Located 40 miles east of San Francisco, atop 267 acres of scenic property, the Masonic Home at Union City offers panoramic views and a moder..."
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100 Bay Pl, Oakland, CA 94610
"Engaging and eclectic in the East Bay Enjoy active urban apartment living among interesting people from all walks of life at St. Paul’s Tow..."
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15200 Foothill Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578
"Villa Fairmont MHRC is a 97-bed licensed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center. It serves adults with a history of severe mental illness and r..."
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751 San Pedro Terrace Rd, Pacifica, CA 94044
"Linda Mar Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in a pocket of sunshine in Pacifica, California. Nestled across from a horse ..."
READ MORE234 N. SAN PEDRO RD, San Rafael, CA 94903
"Located just north of the Bay Area and east of the Pacific coastline in central California, Marin Post Acute is a skilled nursing center in ..."
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1226 Rossmoor Pkwy, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
"Your Best Way Home Located on Rossmoor Parkway in Walnut Creek, CA, ManorCare provides individualized post-hospital skilled nursing care in ..."
READ MORE40 Professional Center Parkway, San Rafael, CA 94903
"Northgate PostAcute Care, located in San Rafael, CA, provides a range of care options, including short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing,..."
READ MORE1652 MONO AVENUE, San Leandro, CA 94578
"All Saints Sub Acute and Skilled Nursing is a senior living community situated in San Leandro, California. It offers Memory Care and Assiste..."
READ MORE1911 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
"Windsor Rosewood Care Center is a skilled nursing facility which provides short-term, long-term and rehabilitation services and strives to h..."
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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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