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The Carlisle
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The Carlisle

1450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 View map
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Overview of The Carlisle

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Feel the fresh air with The Carlisle, a blissful senior living community settling at Post Street, San Francisco, CA that offers assisted living and luxury retirement living. Providing a wide range of floor plans such as private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures a well-lit and cozy residence. Experience luxury and elegance with The Carlisle’s amenities and services.

The Carlisle delivers personalized care and support 24/7 with a dedicated and highly skilled team of professionals. The community strives to provide its residents with ways to achieve personal growth and remain engaged and energized. Residents enjoy entertaining conversations over healthy and delicious meals with the community’s restaurant-style dining. Giving the seniors a better quality of life, The Carlise provides wondrous amenities including a bar and lounge, a creative arts studio, a movie theater, a library, a full-service salon and spa, a wellness and fitness center, and a bistro.

Facility Direct Line (415) 929-0200
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #1 / 1410Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 1,410 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 376 / 523 / 724 / 883 / 1063 / 1607 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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The Carlisle Home Overview

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Carlisle

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to The Carlisle's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.45 miles to nearest hospital (Stroke Care Center: California Pacific Medical Center: Pacific Campus)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Sequoias San Francisco
AL
CCRC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Francisco (Japantown)
400
Facility 400
CA AVG 103
Rank #26 / 1,349
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,410
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #5 / 1,298
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #250 / 1,200
-Sequoia Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
San Francisco Towers
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #34 / 1,349
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,410
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Providence Place
AL
MC
RC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #962 / 1,349
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,410
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
C+Knop, Roman & Knop, GalinaStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home
AL
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,004 / 1,349
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #11 / 1,410
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-Autumn Glow Alzheimer's Home, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Carlisle
AL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)-Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,410
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

The Carlisle is located in San Francisco, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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County-managed; waitlists possible.

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In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
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Can hire family as caregivers.

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Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
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Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
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Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
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Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

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General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
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High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Carlisle

What neighborhood is The Carlisle in?

The Carlisle is in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood of San Francisco.

Is The Carlisle in a walkable area?

The Carlisle has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at The Carlisle?

Yes, The Carlisle allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of The Carlisle?

Yes — there are 9 photos and videos of The Carlisle in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Carlisle provide?

The Carlisle offers Assisted Living.

What is the address of The Carlisle?

The Carlisle is located at 1450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109.

What is the phone number of The Carlisle?

(415) 929-0200 will put you in contact with the team at The Carlisle.

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