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AlmaVia of San Francisco
Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA
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AlmaVia of San Francisco

Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA
1 Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA 94132 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Greeting seniors with its peaceful setting, AlmaVia of San Francisco is an astounding senior living community in Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA that offers assisted living and memory care. The community doubles its efforts to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations by providing them with top-tier care and assistance 24/7. AlmaVia of San Francisco is dedicated to improving seniors’ welfare with exceptional services.

Discover new interests and rekindle passions with a full slate of fun activities and engaging programs. With extensive amenities, residents have more opportunities to mingle with friends and maintain an active lifestyle. Moreover, diverse dining options are provided daily to meet dietary needs and preferences. AlmaVia of San Francisco strives to create a haven for seniors to make every moment of their best years memorable. The community was also recognized as Best Assisted Living by US News and World Report for its exceptional quality.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
127
Bed community size
175-bed community Rank #233 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 233rd 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.
Years in operation
28 years in operation Rank #156 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #1086 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1086th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #868 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 868th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
127 / 175
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Awards

Best Assisted Living 2025 by US News & World Reports

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 30, 2003
CountySan Francisco
RCFE Number385600270

Ownership & Operating Entity

AlmaVia of San Francisco is legally operated by Elder Care Alliance Of Sf, Elder Care Alliance, and administered by Cleitus Jones.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Computers
Activities
Walking Paths
Housekeeping
Laundry
Salon
Balanced Meals
Activities
Religious ServicesSpiritual care director available to those of all faiths and belief systems

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$7,562 per month
Memory Care$10,455 per month

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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 Info 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (42% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (90% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 712 This facility has 42% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 42% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 54 This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.44 This facility has 90% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 90% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info 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. 1816 This facility has had 13% more total inspections than the California average (18 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 13% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 713 This facility has had 46% fewer complaint visits than the California average (7 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer Rank #716 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 716th 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 77 This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 710 This facility has had 30% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (7 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 30% fewer
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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 5.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to AlmaVia of San Francisco's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.15 miles to nearest hospital (AHMC Seton Medical 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.
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
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Francisco (Japantown)
400
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, IncStudio / 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 Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
AlmaVia of San Francisco
AL
MC
San Francisco (Lakeshore)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #233 / 1,645
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
18
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #868 / 1,452
B-Elder Care Alliance Elder Care Alliance Of Sf-
Providence Place
AL
MC
RC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,237 / 1,645
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 58
Rank #66 / 2,057
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #247 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
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 #1,285 / 1,645
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 58
Rank #13 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #268 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Autumn Glow Alzheimer's Home, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

AlmaVia of San Francisco is located in San Francisco, 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).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
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
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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

Age —
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.
CA

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 AlmaVia of San Francisco

What neighborhood is AlmaVia of San Francisco in?

AlmaVia of San Francisco is in the Lakeshore neighborhood of San Francisco.

Who is the owner of AlmaVia of San Francisco?

AlmaVia of San Francisco is legally operated by Elder Care Alliance Of Sf, Elder Care Alliance, and administered by Cleitus Jones.

Is AlmaVia of San Francisco in a walkable area?

AlmaVia of San Francisco has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at AlmaVia of San Francisco?

AlmaVia of San Francisco's occupancy is 73%.

How long has AlmaVia of San Francisco been in business?

AlmaVia of San Francisco has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at AlmaVia of San Francisco?

Yes, AlmaVia of San Francisco allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of AlmaVia of San Francisco?

Cleitus Jones is the administrator of AlmaVia of San Francisco.

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