Providence Place
Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, Providence Place is a distinguished community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team helping with their personal needs and household responsibilities 24/7. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and interact with their surroundings with a robust calendar of engaging programs and exciting events. Delightful and well-balanced home-cooked meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides feeding assistance, incontinence care, and medication management for residents’ comfort and convenience. Here, residents age comfortably, accompanied by the community’s dedicated services and specially designed amenities.
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About this community
Occupancy
Providence Place is legally operated by Knop, Roman & Knop, Galina, and administered by Galina Knop.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average• Official inspections (at CA avg) 9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total visits (56% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1160 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
| 0.2 | 2 | This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 90% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 7 | 16 | This facility has 56% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Complaint visits
| 3 | 13 | This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #441 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 1388 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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Official inspections
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The August 27, 2025 annual inspection found the facility in full compliance with no deficiencies cited in all areas including medication records and safety equipment.
- The August 8, 2024 inspection cited one deficiency for three residents’ Needs & Service Plans not updated, with dementia care training scheduled for completion by September 8, 2024.
- The August 23, 2021 complaint investigation was unsubstantiated after reviewing allegations of inadequate care, finding no evidence of neglect or improper restrictions on residents.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Social and Recreational Activities
Music and Arts Classes
Galina Knop is the Executive Director, Owner, and Founder of Providence Place. With a personal understanding of family caregiving, she has dedicated herself to providing compassionate, individualized care for elders with dementia. Galina founded Providence nearly 30 years ago with a mission to deliver quality care that meets each resident’s unique needs while supporting their families through challenging times.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Sequoias San Francisco | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | San Francisco (Japantown) | 400
Facility
400
CA AVG
103
Rank
#28 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 5 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 51
Facility
51
CA AVG
13
Rank
#18 / 1487 |
88.0%
Facility
88.0%
CA AVG
74.7%
Rank
#311 / 1347 | - | Sequoia Living, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Francisco Towers | AL NH IL MC | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 350
Facility
350
CA AVG
103
Rank
#36 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 4 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#588 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.7%
Rank
#1 / 1347 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Coterie Cathedral Hill | AL IL MC | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 260
Facility
260
CA AVG
103
Rank
#80 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 3 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1106 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
CA AVG
74.7%
Rank
#608 / 1347 | A+ | Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management Company | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Merced Girard | AL MC | San Francisco (Portola) | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1196 / 1657 | No |
93
Facility
93
CA AVG
57
Rank
#111 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 3 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#475 / 1487 |
95.2%
Facility
95.2%
CA AVG
74.7%
Rank
#182 / 1347 | - | Hafco Elder Care, Inc | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Providence Place | AL MC RC | San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights) | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1248 / 1657 | No |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#205 / 1487 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.7%
Rank
#1 / 1347 | C+ | Knop, Roman & Knop, Galina | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Providence Place is located in San Francisco, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Providence Place
What neighborhood is Providence Place in?
Providence Place is in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco.
Who is the owner of Providence Place?
Providence Place is legally operated by Knop, Roman & Knop, Galina, and administered by Galina Knop.
Is Providence Place in a walkable area?
Providence Place has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the occupancy rate at Providence Place?
Providence Place's occupancy is 100%.
Who is the administrator of Providence Place?
Galina Knop is the administrator of Providence Place.
How many beds does Providence Place have?
Providence Place has 34 beds.
Has Providence Place had any recent citations?
Providence Place has had 1 recently reported citation.
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