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The Carlisle
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The Carlisle

1450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 View map
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Overview of The Carlisle

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The Carlisle offers assisted living in San Francisco’s Cathedral Hill neighborhood, with help available for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents live in their own apartments. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts give someone who needs that support a choice in how much space they want. The area has a Walk Score of 99 out of 100, placing it in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently; pets are also allowed, making it possible to live with a pet.

Facility Direct Line (415) 929-0200
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #1 / 1411Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 1,411 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
99 / 100

About This Community

Certifications & Programs

Superfoods ProgramA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Support
24-Hour StaffListed as: 24/7 caregiving staff

Additional Services

5 services
Respite Care
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Concierge

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age62 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bar
Arts & Crafts
Movie Theater
Library
Salon
Fitness Center
Wellness Center
Bistro
Emergency Call System
Activities
Group Fitness Classes
Yoga Classes
Movie Nights
Art Workshops
Outings
Live Music Performances
Painting and Sketching Classes
Excursions To Art Museums and Cultural Spots
Resident-Led Activities
Happy Hour

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Carlisle.
  • Anytime / all-day dining.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeHigh-rise
Studio Floor plans: McAllister 376 sq ft
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Balboa One Bedroom with Balcony (515 sq ft) · Balboa One Bedroom (515 sq ft) · Chestnut (724 sq ft) · Divisadero (883 sq ft) Floor plans: Balboa Balcony, Balboa, Chestnut, Divisadero 515–883 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Ellis (1,063 sq ft) · Franklin (1,600 sq ft) Floor plans: Ellis, Franklin 1,063–1,600 sq ft
In-Room Features
In-Unit Kitchenette With Quartz Countertops, Microwave, And Refrigerator Spacious Bathroom With Walk-In Shower, Grab Bars, And Shower Chair Individualized Heating And Air Conditioning

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Carlisle

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath with Balcony
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath with Balcony
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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath with Balcony
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath with Balcony
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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to The Carlisle's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.45 miles to nearest hospital (Stroke Care Center: California Pacific Medical Center: Pacific Campus)

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Compare Assisted Living around San Francisco

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. 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.
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).
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.
San Francisco Towers
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #34 / 1,350
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,411
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fook Hong Sf Care Home, Inc.
AL
San Francisco
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #937 / 1,350
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #56 / 1,411
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,299
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #150 / 1,202
-Fook Hong Sf Care Home, Inc-
Providence Place
AL
MC
RC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #963 / 1,350
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,411
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
C+Knop, Roman & Knop, GalinaStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Merced Residential Care I
AL
RESC
San Francisco (Oceanview)
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,012 / 1,350
No
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,411
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #263 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Hafco, IncStudio
The Carlisle
AL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)-Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,411
------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

The Carlisle 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 The Carlisle

What neighborhood is The Carlisle in?

The Carlisle is in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood of San Francisco.

Is The Carlisle in a walkable area?

The Carlisle has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at The Carlisle?

Yes, The Carlisle allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for The Carlisle?

The team at The Carlisle can be reached at carlisle@ivyliving.com.

Are there photos of The Carlisle?

Yes — there are 9 photos and videos of The Carlisle in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Carlisle provide?

The Carlisle offers Assisted Living.

What is the address of The Carlisle?

The Carlisle is located at 1450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109.

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