Sunset Gardens
Assisted Living & Residential Care · San Francisco, CA

Sunset Gardens

Assisted Living & Residential Care · San Francisco, CA

Overview of Sunset Gardens

Sunset Gardens Assisted Living is a residential care community in San Francisco, CA, offering personalized assistance for older adults. With a boutique-style setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at home. Nutritious home-cooked meals, wellness activities, and assistance with daily living activities are also provided to help residents maintain their independence. As a family-owned and operated community, Sunset Gardens follows a hands-on, family-first approach to care dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life.

Light exercises and various activities are conducted for residents’ social and physical well-being. The community also features comfortable rooms and award-winning gardens, providing residents with more spaces for relaxation and socialization. Situated in the quiet residential area of San Francisco, the community guarantees a laid-back lifestyle. This residential care community has been trusted by families in San Francisco since 2013, making it a great choice for senior living in California.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
10
Bed community size
13-bed community Rank #1297 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1297th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
12 years in operation Rank #604 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 604th 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
Rank #752 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 752nd 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
10 / 13
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 13, 2014
CountySan Francisco

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunset Gardens is legally operated by Tredici, LLC, and administered by Katie Eiseman.

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 0 citations 5 total visits 0 complaint visits 4 official inspections
Inspection Score Info 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.

15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% 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. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% 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. 516 This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. 17 This facility has had 86% fewer other visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% 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

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Address 1338 27Th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
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.
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.
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 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, 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 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 Services1 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 CompanyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunset Gardens
AL
RESC
San Francisco (Sunset District)
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,297 / 1,645
Yes-
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1,474
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #604 / 1,505
76.9% Tredici, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
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 IncStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Sunset Gardens is located in San Francisco, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Sunset Gardens

What neighborhood is Sunset Gardens in?

Sunset Gardens is in the Sunset District neighborhood of San Francisco.

Who is the owner of Sunset Gardens?

Sunset Gardens is legally operated by Tredici, LLC, and administered by Katie Eiseman.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunset Gardens?

Sunset Gardens's occupancy is 77%.

How long has Sunset Gardens been in business?

Sunset Gardens has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sunset Gardens?

Yes, Sunset Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sunset Gardens?

Katie Eiseman is the administrator of Sunset Gardens.

How many beds does Sunset Gardens have?

Sunset Gardens has 13 beds.

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