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Buena Vista Terrace

Buena Vista Terrace

1250 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Buena Vista Terrace

Deep in the heart of San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, Buena Vista Terrace stands as a testament to innovative senior housing. The adaptive reuse development transformed the historic 1915 Third Church of Christ, Scientist into a 40-unit affordable senior community for residents age 62 and above. The project retained the building’s Romanesque Revival façade, marrying fashionable apartments-studio and one-bedroom varieties-into its historic hull. Each unit has a well-outfitted kitchen and en-suite bathroom, complemented by common facilities like lounge areas, library, and laundry room. Energy-efficient appliances and lighting devices prove the community’s commitment to being environmentally friendly.

Apart from its design, Buena Vista Terrace offers residents a setting that addresses their particular requirements. The Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Seniors at Home Program provides home-based services that emphasize health and well-being, encouraging an inclusive approach to aging in place. Located at 1250 Haight Street, the community is near public transportation, parks, and neighborhood services, keeping residents connected to the city’s diverse culture. With its blend of vintage charm and modern comforts, Buena Vista Terrace embodies smart senior living in the city.

Facility Direct Line (415) 800-2032
Facility Direct Line (415) 800-2032
By The Numbers

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Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #42 / 1887Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 1,887 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.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Buena Vista Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 #28 / 1,492
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 1,887
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 #7 / 1,452
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #302 / 1,313
-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 / 1,492
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 1,887
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 #133 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
-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 #1,087 / 1,492
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 57
Rank #61 / 1,887
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 #214 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
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 #1,133 / 1,492
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 57
Rank #13 / 1,887
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 #235 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
-Autumn Glow Alzheimer's Home, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Buena Vista Terrace
AL
San Francisco (Buena Vista)-No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 57
Rank #42 / 1,887
-------Studio / 1 Bed

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buena Vista Terrace

What neighborhood is Buena Vista Terrace in?

Buena Vista Terrace is in the Buena Vista neighborhood of San Francisco.

Is Buena Vista Terrace in a walkable area?

Buena Vista Terrace has a walk score of 96. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Buena Vista Terrace?

No, Buena Vista Terrace has a no-pet policy.

What is the address of Buena Vista Terrace?

Buena Vista Terrace is located at 1250 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117.

What is the phone number of Buena Vista Terrace?

(415) 800-2032 will put you in contact with the team at Buena Vista Terrace.

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