Buena Vista Manor House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA
Buena Vista Manor House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA
Operated by Buena Vista Associates under Angelina Guzman’s administration, Buena Vista Manor House is an 87-bed assisted living and memory care community in San Francisco. Serving the community for 35 years, it’s conveniently located in a really walkable neighborhood where almost all errands can be finished on foot.
The community caters to residents aged 60 minimum and maintains a staff-to-resident ratio of 1 to 2, ensuring residents get attentive daily support. Rehabilitation services exist, and the home offers 24-hour staffing to meet occupant needs all the time. With housekeeping and linen services included, residents can focus on daily life, not maintenance tasks. A central part of life here is dining. The kitchen prepares chef-inspired, nutritionally balanced meals served in a bright dining room with fresh linens and flowers. Three meals are served daily at regular times, and residents can join the activities manager for exercise routines in the wellness program. Between structured meals and activities, occupants enjoy Tuesday tea, bingo on Thursday, Friday entertainment, cocktail hour, and two outings monthly. A garden provides a peaceful outdoor space for quiet time or gathering with loved ones. Pets are welcome, recognizing their importance to residents’ emotional well-being.
Assisted living and memory care services make Buena Vista Manor House an option for individuals at different care levels. For prospective residents and families, it’s reasonable to discuss admission requirements, including a physician’s health report and TB test.
87-bed community Rank #869 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 869th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
35 years in operation Rank #67 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 1,505 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: 84 / 100 Rank #319 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 319th 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
StatusClosed
IssuanceNovember 13, 1990
CountySan Francisco
Buena Vista Manor House is legally operated by Buena Vista Associates(A Limited Partnership), and administered by Angelina Guzman.
Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes
Rehabilitation Services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio:
1:2
Pets Allowed
Admission CriteriaPhysicians health report, TB test, over age 60
Minimum Age60+
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Garden
ActivitiesTuesday tea, Bingo Thursday, Friday entertainment, cocktail hour, two outings a month
Wellness Programthree nutritious meals served daily, exercise routines led by the Activities Manager
Specific Programs24-Hour Elderly Care, Tailored Care
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
3 citations
18 total visits
3 complaint visits
4 official inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
9 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #462 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 462nd out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% 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.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% 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.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% 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.
| 18 | 16 | 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 |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 13 | This facility has had 77% fewer complaint visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer Rank #442 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd 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.
| 11 | 7 | This facility has had 57% more other visits than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 57% more |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Places of interest near Buena Vista Manor House
1.3 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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
59
Rank
#2 / 2,057 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#409 / 1,474 | 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 / 1,505 | 88.0% | 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
59
Rank
#2 / 2,057 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#272 / 1,474 | 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 / 1,505 | 100.0% | 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
59
Rank
#2 / 2,057 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#871 / 1,474 | 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
#452 / 1,505 | 78.8% | Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management Company | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Buena Vista Manor House | AL MC | San Francisco | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
103
Rank
#869 / 1,645 | No |
84
Facility
84
CA AVG
59
Rank
#319 / 2,057 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#462 / 1,474 | 18 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#67 / 1,505 | - | Buena Vista Associates(A Limited Partnership) | - |
| 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
59
Rank
#13 / 2,057 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#409 / 1,474 | 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
#1,321 / 1,505 | 66.7% | Alara Health Services Inc | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Buena Vista Manor House is located in San Francisco, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buena Vista Manor House
Who is the owner of Buena Vista Manor House?
Buena Vista Manor House is legally operated by Buena Vista Associates(A Limited Partnership), and administered by Angelina Guzman.
Is Buena Vista Manor House in a walkable area?
Buena Vista Manor House has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Buena Vista Manor House been in business?
Buena Vista Manor House has been operating for approximately 35 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Buena Vista Manor House?
No, Buena Vista Manor House has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Buena Vista Manor House?
Angelina Guzman is the administrator of Buena Vista Manor House.
How many beds does Buena Vista Manor House have?
Buena Vista Manor House has 87 beds.
Has Buena Vista Manor House had any citations?
Buena Vista Manor House has had 3 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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