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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.

Cost of care

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.

48communities
$6,915average all-in / mo
$6,900median all-in / mo
$6,500–$7,450range / mo
Level of care
Communities
Avg / mo
Median / mo
Independent living
3
$7,167
$7,200
Assisted living
48
$6,915
$6,900

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.

By city

Senior living costs by city in San Francisco County

Every city in the county with a licensed community, by number of communities.

City
Communities
Avg all-in / mo
San Francisco
48
$6,915
Small homes

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

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San Francisco Towers

San Francisco, CA
Independent livingAssisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$7,200/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Victorian Manor

San Francisco, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,950/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Heritage On The Marina

San Francisco, CA
Independent livingAssisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$7,100/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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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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Listings are sourced from public California licensing records. Pricing is estimated from regional averages until each community verifies its own.