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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South San Francisco, CA
The cost of independent living in South San Francisco is about $5,532 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 60 options. Read 596 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother went to adult day care there 5 days a week. Everyday was different. They had exercises in chairs, people come in and sing. They had a lot of activities like groups that came from Japan, girl scouts...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Kimochi Home Center for Seniors is located at 1531 Sutter Street (at Octavia) in San Francisco, California. Our specialty is providing culturally sensitive programs that are Japanese language based for seniors in the Bay Area and beyond. At the Kimochi Home the emphasis is upon maintaining...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In an optimal location in San Francisco, Conventry Park offers all the advantages of the City's wonderful culture, as well as all the benefits of an assisted living community. Conventry's Park community and services were designed to realize one single objective: for our residents to maintain...
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Unique assisted living center where 90% of the residents are Japanese or of Japanese descent. Kokoro provides both a Western and Japanese menu for each meal, as well as many Japanese cultural...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of independent living in South San Francisco, CA
The average cost of senior living in South San Francisco is $5,532 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Piedmont, CA with an average of $5,392 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South San Francisco, CA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in South San Francisco
Recent reviews for independent living in South San Francisco
Ivy Park at Palo Alto
5.0
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all ...
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Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
Sunrise of San Mateo
5.0
[Name removed] and [Name removed] have been incredible with them helping our family make this tough transition. They are so kind and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a loving, caring place.
South San Francisco independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South San Francisco independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South San Francisco, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in South San Francisco independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South San Francisco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South San Francisco independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South San Francisco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South San Francisco, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
37%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South San Francisco independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in South San Francisco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near South San Francisco, California. See full list of communities.
There are 60 independent living facilities near South San Francisco, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South San Francisco, California are Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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