The Ivy at Golden Gate
Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA
The Ivy at Golden Gate
Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA
Overview of The Ivy at Golden Gate
The Ivy at Golden Gate is a senior living community in the 19th Avenue neighborhood of San Francisco, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care in a single two-story building. It is operated by Well Oak Tenant LLC and Oakmont Management Group LLC and administered by Adiam Welday. Because the community brings several levels of care together on one campus, families can consider it both for a loved one who needs daily support now and for someone whose needs may change over time.
The community has 168 residences and welcomes adults age 62 and older. Housing options range from private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to the signature Evergreen at Ivy neighborhood, where private and companion suites are set aside for memory care. Round-the-clock care is provided by the on-site team, and the community frames its approach through its Whole Living Approach and EverYou Program, which center on personalized support while encouraging residents to stay active and independent.
Daily life leans toward engagement and connection. Residents have access to an activities studio, an art studio, a media room, a technology center, a library, and a fitness center, along with landscaped grounds, flower gardens, and indoor and outdoor lounges. Dining is served throughout the day, with prepared meals and an on-site bistro, and the community is pet friendly for those bringing an animal companion.
State inspections by the California Department of Social Services have generally found the community clean, well maintained, and compliant, with attention paid to resident supervision. Families touring the community may want to ask how supervision is managed for residents living with dementia.
The setting adds to the appeal for visiting family. With a Walk Score of 88, the surrounding neighborhood is very walkable, so many errands and visits can be handled on foot. That combination of an accessible city location and a full range of care makes the community worth a closer look for families weighing options in San Francisco.
Capacity and availability
Residents per day
1
168-bed community Rank #266 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 266th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
2 years in operation Rank #1322 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1322nd out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 88 / 100 Rank #218 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 218th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 30, 2023
CountySan Francisco
The Ivy at Golden Gate is legally operated by Well Oak Tenant LLC and Oakmont Management Group LLC, and administered by Adiam Welday.
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.
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (98% below)
• Total citations (83% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (98% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 12 | This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 83% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #478 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 478th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 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 inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 4 | This facility has 98% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 98% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 17 | 16 | This facility has had 6% more total inspections than the California average (17 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 6% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 13 | This facility has had 54% fewer complaint visits than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer Rank #651 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 651st out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 9 | 7 | This facility has had 29% more other visits than the California average (9 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 29% more |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has had 50% fewer official inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has had 40% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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4.3 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Facility
400
CA AVG
103
Rank
#28 / 1,645 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
58
Rank
#2 / 2,057 | 15 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 51
Facility
51
CA AVG
13
Rank
#18 / 1,507 |
88.0%
Facility
88.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#401 / 1,452 | Sequoia Living, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Francisco Towers | AL IL MC | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 350
Facility
350
CA AVG
103
Rank
#36 / 1,645 | Yes |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
58
Rank
#2 / 2,057 | 13 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#589 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,507 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1 / 1,452 | 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
#79 / 1,645 | Yes |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
58
Rank
#2 / 2,057 | 34 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,106 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#454 / 1,507 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#702 / 1,452 | Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management Company | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Ivy at Golden Gate | AL MC | San Francisco (Outer Sunset) | 168
Facility
168
CA AVG
103
Rank
#266 / 1,645 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
58
Rank
#218 / 2,057 | 17 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#651 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,322 / 1,507 | - | Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Rhoda Goldman Plaza – San Francisco Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,318 / 1,645 | No |
98
Facility
98
CA AVG
58
Rank
#13 / 2,057 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,322 / 1,507 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
The Ivy at Golden Gate is located in San Francisco, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Ivy at Golden Gate
What neighborhood is The Ivy at Golden Gate in?
The Ivy at Golden Gate is in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco.
Who is the owner of The Ivy at Golden Gate?
The Ivy at Golden Gate is legally operated by Well Oak Tenant LLC and Oakmont Management Group LLC, and administered by Adiam Welday.
Is The Ivy at Golden Gate in a walkable area?
The Ivy at Golden Gate has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at The Ivy at Golden Gate?
The Ivy at Golden Gate's occupancy is 67.9%.
How long has The Ivy at Golden Gate been in business?
The Ivy at Golden Gate has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Ivy at Golden Gate?
Yes, The Ivy at Golden Gate allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of The Ivy at Golden Gate?
Adiam Welday is the administrator of The Ivy at Golden Gate.
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