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10 Best Nursing Homes in South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 62 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South San Francisco, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South San Francisco is about $6,118, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 735 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Moraga, Alameda and West Oakland.
Nursing Homes Facilities near South San Francisco, CA
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Unfortunately, while my Father-In-Law was at this facility it was around the time of the fires and because of that a lot of people moved in at once. My loved one is blind and he required a lot more attention...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
AlmaVia of San Francisco offers older adults a unique opportunity to choose a faith-based community where quality of life is enhanced through creative programs and supportive assisted living services. Our commitment to each person we serve is to proved high quality housing with services and...
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They are doing an excellent job. They are treating her very well. It's kept clean. The food is really good, and if they are cooking something she doesn't like they will get her what the alternative is. They...
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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.
When a person ages, their wants and needs change. Sometimes poor health, or lack of immediate family, requires searching for a new place to live. We, at Villa-Del-Rey have excellent facilities, in all areas for our residents. As an assisted living facility, there is a choice of private or...
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Rhoda Goldman Plaza has changed my parents' lives very much for the better. The people are lovely and humorous, there are lectures, concerts and art classes. My father can do outside activities without...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Rhoda Goldman Plaza is a vibrant assisted living community located within minutes of downtown San Francisco. Residents enjoy a comfortable apartment home, a wide selection of activities, three delicious kosher meals served daily in our dining room, weekly housekeeping and linen service and...
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Joyful Chapter is working out just fine. My mom enjoys it there and that's what counts. I have no complaints. It has been a good experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
At Joyful Chapter, an assisted living facility for those over the age of 60 located in lovely San Mateo County in Southern San Francisco, CA, we proudly offer independence combined with safety. Our licensed Residential Care Facility provides quality living quarters for a maximum of six residents...
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The people were not bad, it was hard to be alone, but there was constantly traffic up and down the halls, so there were always people coming and going. The people who do physical therapy, we were pretty...
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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We found a perfect match for my uncle. His limitations are met with kind and efficient care. The staff are professional and make suggestions so that family can assist the client. [Name removed] is a huge...
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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.
Dignified, loving care in gracious surroundings for 31 seniors with high-level care needs, psychiatric conditions, and all stages of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. Low resident-to-caregiver ratio and high caregiver retention rate. Skill in managing difficult-to-care-for residents —...
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Home Sweet Home Senior Care is exceptional. The staff - lead by the glorious [Removed]- is warm, competent, patient and kind. The facility is clean and bright. Many decorations proclaim graitude and promote...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Your loved ones will have plenty of space, whether it's in a single room for individuals or a suite for couples. Each unit has its own private bath with a shower, and an emergency bell if help needs to be called for any reason, day or night. The staff at Home Sweet Home takes care of everything,...
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I have known many residents of Buena Vista Manor House as a volunteer. The care is excellent and the atmosphere is warm. As a bonus, the food is delicious. I highly recommend Buena Vista Manor House to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
At The Irene Swindells Alzheimer's Residential Care Program, our mission is to provide specialized, state-of-the-art care for persons with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia in a secure, nurturing environment. We believe passionately that persons with dementia deserve to live in comfort...
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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...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, Memory Care
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.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Burlingame Hacienda The Burlingame Hacienda Retirement Community is an assisted living that can be found in the Burlingame, California, where they will be surrounded by a tranquil, serene environment. It is located near San Francisco and will be within walking distance to the beach. Your loved...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Merced Care - Three is a memory care provider and assisted living community located in San Francisco, County of San Francisco, California. With the year-round warm weather, the sandy beaches, and walking trails that lead to some of the most beautiful gardens and vegetation, you will feel like you...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
San Mateo Convalescent is a small family owned and operated skilled nursing facility that has provided the community with excellent care for over four decades. We have long or short-term care available, as well as Respite Retreats and Rehabilitation stays. We also offer Assisted Care Rates for a...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
AgeSong Hayes Valley in San Francisco, CA, is a facility that is known for its care and exceptional staff. This facility houses up to 40 residents, and the rooms are spacious and homey. Since many of the residents in the facility require care, there is a fantastic staff that can accommodate their...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Belen's Residential Care Home To speak with an advisor about this community call: (866) 344-4946 565 Grove St San Francisco, CA 94102 Assisted Living Independent Living About Belen's Residential Care Home Belen's Residential Care Home is an assisted living community in San Francisco, California....
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in South San Francisco, CA
The average cost of senior living in South San Francisco is $6,118 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $5,929 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South San Francisco, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South San Francisco, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South San Francisco
Recent reviews for nursing homes 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 nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South San Francisco nursing homes 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 care services in South San Francisco nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in South San Francisco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.1%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in South San Francisco nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South San Francisco Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.5%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South San Francisco nursing homes
Nursing homes 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
17%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in South San Francisco nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South San Francisco nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
43.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
20.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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