Assisted living in San Francisco County, CA
48 licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities across 1 city in San Francisco County, with all-in monthly costs on every listing. That includes 13 small board-and-care homes and 3 homes approved for Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver.
What senior living costs in San Francisco County
All-in monthly cost (base rent plus a typical care add-on) across every licensed community in the county.
At about $6,915/mo all-in, San Francisco County runs 8% above the California average of $6,401, and 21% above the national benchmark of about $5,700/mo (Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care).
Most prices are Chapter estimates based on area averages, marked on each listing, until the community verifies its own rate. See the California cost report for statewide figures.
Senior living costs by city in San Francisco County
Every city in the county with a licensed community, by number of communities.
Board and care homes in San Francisco County
13 licensed homes with six or fewer residents, averaging about $6,862/mo all-in. Board and care homes offer the same licensed help with daily living as larger assisted living, in a regular house with more one-on-one attention.
Paying with Medi-Cal? 3 communities in San Francisco County are approved for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which pays for care (not room and board). See ALW homes in San Francisco County · How Medi-Cal & Medicare work
Communities in San Francisco County
Ranked by resident rating, then size — never by who pays us.
San Francisco Towers
Coterie Cathedral Hill
Lynne & Roy M Frank Residences
Ivy Park At Cathedral Hill
Rhoda Goldman Plaza
Alma Via Of San Francisco
Ivy At Golden Gate, The
Carlisle-ivy Signature Living, The
Victorian Manor
Sagebrook Senior Living At San Francisco
Heritage On The Marina
Senior living in San Francisco County — FAQ
How much does assisted living cost in San Francisco County?
Across 48 licensed communities in San Francisco County, the average all-in cost is about $6,915 per month (median $6,900). All-in means base rent plus a typical care add-on; one-time move-in fees are extra. Most prices on Chapter are estimates until each community verifies its own rate.
How many board and care homes are in San Francisco County?
13 of the county's 48 licensed communities are small board-and-care homes with six or fewer residents, averaging about $6,862 per month. They're licensed as residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), just like larger assisted living communities, but operate in ordinary houses with a few caregivers.
Does Medi-Cal pay for assisted living in San Francisco County?
Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) is available in San Francisco County, and 3 communities here are on the state's participating list. ALW pays for care services, not room and board, and there is a statewide waitlist.
Does Chapter charge families or sell my information?
No. Chapter is free for families and never sells or shares your contact information. When you book a tour, your details go only to that one community.
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