Buena Vista Manor House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · California, CA
Buena Vista Manor House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · California, 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 #871 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 871st out of 1648 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #70 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 1494 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 319th out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
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.
6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #568 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 568th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (13% above)
• Other visits (57% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Total visits (13% above)
• Other visits (57% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Complaint visits (77% 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 |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.6 | 2 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% 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 visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
|
Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 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 for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 11 | 7 | This facility has 57% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 57% worse |
|
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 |
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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8
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#1 / 1160 | 41
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41
CA AVG
13
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| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
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#355 / 1399 | 4 | 2
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13
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CA AVG
13
Rank
#34 / 1494 | 72.6% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Buena Vista Manor House | AL MC | - | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
104
Rank
#871 / 1648 | No |
84
Facility
84
CA AVG
57
Rank
#319 / 2087 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1399 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1388 | - | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#70 / 1494 | - | - | Buena Vista Associates(A Limited Partnership) | - |
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.
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).
What is the address of Buena Vista Manor House?
Buena Vista Manor House is located at CA.
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