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Kokoro Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · San Francisco, CA
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Kokoro Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · San Francisco, CA
1881 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Kokoro Assisted Living

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Kokoro Assisted Living is a wonderful senior living community that embraces both Japanese and American heritage and culture. The community’s emphasis on cultural activities, celebrations, and cuisine is a great way to foster a sense of community and create a unique experience for its residents. Kokoro offers a variety of independent and assisted living apartment styles to fit the needs of its residents. The availability of one-bedroom apartments and some studio apartments for double occupancy is especially convenient.

The community’s peaceful sanctuary, outdoor courtyard, and library offer a relaxing and rejuvenating atmosphere. The focus on staying active through exercise, strength, and spiritual wellness programs is important for maintaining physical and mental health in older adults.

Facility Direct Line (415) 776-8066
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
41
Bed community size
61-bed community Rank #1061 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1061st 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
22 years in operation Rank #344 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 344th 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: 98 / 100 Rank #13 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #991 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 991st 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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
41 / 61
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 16, 2003
CountySan Francisco
License Number#385600235

Ownership & Operating Entity

Kokoro Assisted Living is legally operated by Kokoro Assisted Living Inc and Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt, and administered by Bryce Saxton.

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Specific ProgramsResident Services, Events & News, COVID-19 Information

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at CA avg) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (67% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% 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. 412 This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 67% 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. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. 44 This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
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. 1116 This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 413 This facility has had 69% fewer complaint visits than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer Rank #525 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 525th 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. 37 This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer
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. 510 This facility has had 50% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Exercise Programs

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Wellness Programs

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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Kokoro Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.29 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 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
Kokoro Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
San Francisco (Japantown)
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,061 / 1,645
Yes
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 58
Rank #13 / 2,057
11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #344 / 1,507
67.2%
Facility 67.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #991 / 1,452
-Kokoro Assisted Living Inc And Northstar Snr Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Kokoro Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Kokoro Assisted Living in?

Kokoro Assisted Living is in the Japantown neighborhood of San Francisco.

Who is the owner of Kokoro Assisted Living?

Kokoro Assisted Living is legally operated by Kokoro Assisted Living Inc and Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt, and administered by Bryce Saxton.

Is Kokoro Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Kokoro Assisted Living has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Kokoro Assisted Living?

Kokoro Assisted Living's occupancy is 67%.

How long has Kokoro Assisted Living been in business?

Kokoro Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Kokoro Assisted Living?

Yes, Kokoro Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Kokoro Assisted Living?

Bryce Saxton is the administrator of Kokoro Assisted Living.

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