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Best Memory Care in San Francisco, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care communities in San Francisco, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 89/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in San Francisco, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 155The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in San Francisco, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

The Sequoias San Francisco
MC
AL
HC
NH
RC
San Francisco (Japantown)
400
Facility 400
CA AVG 103
Rank #28 / 1657
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
14
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1487
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #322 / 1368
-Sequoia Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Buena Vista Manor
MC
AL
San Francisco (Buena Vista)
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 103
Rank #874 / 1657
Yes
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 57
Rank #320 / 2092
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1401
2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
-
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #637 / 1368
-Buena Vista Manor House Co-
Sagebrook Senior Living
MC
AL
San Francisco (Laurel Heights)
111
Facility 111
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1657
Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 57
Rank #66 / 2092
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 81
Rank #1142 / 1401
26
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #953 / 1397
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1164
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #738 / 1487
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #901 / 1368
-Eden Villa Prop LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLCSuite / Companion Suite
Coterie Cathedral Hill
MC
AL
IL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
260
Facility 260
CA AVG 103
Rank #80 / 1657
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2092
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #881 / 1401
20
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #428 / 1487
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #624 / 1368
A+Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management CompanyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Ivy at Golden Gate
MC
AL
San Francisco (Outer Sunset)
168
Facility 168
CA AVG 103
Rank #267 / 1657
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #654 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
--Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
WindChime of Marin Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Kentfield
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 103
Rank #1118 / 1657
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1474 / 2092
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 81
Rank #1218 / 1401
23
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #922 / 1397
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1129 / 1164
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #262 / 1487
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1099 / 1368
A+Windchime Group LLC And Integral Senior Living LLCStudio
San Francisco Towers
MC
NH
AL
IL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #36 / 1657
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
9
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #158 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill
MC
AL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #134 / 1657
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
26
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1230 / 1397
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1115 / 1164
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #738 / 1487
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #555 / 1368
-Coventry Subtenant LP And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Avenues Transitional Care Center
MC
HC
NC
NH
RC
San Francisco (Outer Sunset)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #419 / 1657
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2092
-7---
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #320 / 1368
A-Private / Shared Rooms
Mission Creek Senior
MC
AL
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
-No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2092
--------1 Bed
The Village at Hayes Valley
MC
AL
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
-No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 57
Rank #13 / 2092
----
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #458 / 1487
-A+--
AlmaVia of San Francisco
MC
AL
San Francisco (Lakeshore)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #234 / 1657
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1088 / 2092
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #793 / 1401
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #719 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #313 / 1487
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #786 / 1368
B-Elder Care Alliance Elder Care Alliance Of Sf-
Providence Place
MC
AL
RC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #1248 / 1657
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 57
Rank #66 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
C+Knop, Roman & Knop, GalinaStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home
MC
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 103
Rank #1297 / 1657
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 57
Rank #13 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #262 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
-Autumn Glow Alzheimer's Home, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Overview of The Sequoias San Francisco

Age gracefully with The Sequoias San Francisco, a dedicated community in San Francisco, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents here receive the highest quality of care from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Purposely designed and spacious studio and two-bedroom floor plans are available in a cozy and nurturing environment for residents to feel a sense of belonging.

From fun games to engaging exercises, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged with the community’s unending array of recreational activities and engaging programs. To satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences, delicious and healthy dining options are served for a delightful dining experience. The community is ideal for those seeking a place to spend their golden years, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services.

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Buena Vista Manor

399 Buena Vista Ave E, San Francisco, CA 94117
Overview of Buena Vista Manor

Settled in the neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, Buena Vista Manor is an upscale senior living community that provides a warm atmosphere for assisted living. Serving seniors for over 30 years, the community has built a trusted reputation in delivering exceptional care and reliable support with the help of an excellent care team available 24/7 to offer a wide range of care services. Here, residents are provided with a gracious, safe, and stress-free living environment surrounded by lush gardens and greenery for a more relaxing atmosphere.

Ensuring every needs of its residents are met and exceeded, the community also offers residents an array of opportunities to live an enriched lifestyle through a wide array of interesting activities and chef-prepared, nutritionally balanced meals. Residents are also provided with various maintenance services to ensure they live a worry-free life with more time to explore all the great things the neighborhood and the community offers.

Contact Buena Vista Manor

Overview of Sagebrook Senior Living

Enjoy top-notch care with Sagebrook Senior Living, a trusted community in San Francisco, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care 24/7 according to their unique needs and preferences. With specially designed and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, residents can keep their peace of mind and live up to their potential.

Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are encouraged to live actively and meet new friends through a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging events. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy nutritional needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Residents, even those with memory-related needs, can maintain their independence and dignity in the community’s stress-free setting and top-notch services.

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Overview of Coterie Cathedral Hill

At Coterie Cathedral Hill, one will find a lifestyle built on luxury, wellness, and purpose. A luxury senior living offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, Coterie Cathedral Hill in San Francisco is all about up-scale quality of service. The atmosphere of enhanced quality living is instantly felt when you step into community grounds. An elevated lifestyle is the goal of the senior living community, ensuring that residents can thrive and continue nurturing themselves as individuals in a warm and welcoming environment. In San Francisco, Coterie Cathedral Hill offers an unmatched level of care that redefines the luxury quality of living we know today. 

Coterie Cathedral Hills strive to nourish your well-being with its wellness programs and fitness activities. Luxury appliances fill the magnificent rooms of every room and facility in the building. Located in a wonderful location, residents can appreciate the iconic views of San Francisco through their windows or their expansive rooftop terrace. Their outdoor common area is spacious and built with outdoor heaters that allow for engaging activities all year round.

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The Ivy at Golden Gate

1601 19Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Overview of The Ivy at Golden Gate

With the seniors’ welfare in mind, the Ivy at Golden Gate located at the serene neighborhood of 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA is an ideal senior living community that offers a spectrum of living options including assisted living, retirement living, and memory care. Offering cozy and spacious floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, alongside its signature Evergreen at Ivy neighborhood private and companion suites, the community ensures comfort and security. Experience round-the-clock care and assistance with a team of kind, compassionate, and highly skilled professionals within the premises of the community.

The Ivy at Golden Gate focuses on the welfare of its residents, employing its exclusive Whole Living Approach and EverYou Program that delivers personalized care and maximizes comfort. Residents experience an active and engaged lifestyle that acknowledges their independence while encouraging them to interact with the community. With meticulously prepared healthy meals, seniors enjoy all-day dining. Amenities include an activities studio, a media room, a technology center, an art studio, bistro, a library, a fitness center, aesthetically landscaped grounds and flower gardens, and peaceful indoor and outdoor lounges.

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Overview of Windchime of Marin Memory Care

Experience person-centered memory care in a home-like environment at Windchime of Marin Memory Care, a blissful senior living community in Kentfield, CA, offering a serene environment for seniors dealing with memory loss. The community features an array of private to semi-private apartments, featuring access to 24-hour response, daily laundry, medication management and other convenient services. Boasting over 20 years of experience in serving memory care residents, the community thoroughly understands the unique needs of each person and provides them with the appropriate programming that help them feel more comfortable and at home.

The community ensures each of their residents are able to participate in vibrant activities and events by tailoring them based on their varying capabilities and interests. On-site physical therapy services provided by ONR are available to help residents maintain their strength and mobility for an active living. Dining experiences are enhanced by a talented culinary team that deliciously prepares residents’ favorite meals and serves health-conscious menus that are tailored to satisfy personal tastes and dietary needs.

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Overview of San Francisco Towers

San Francisco Towers is a vibrant and trusted community in the heart of San Francisco, emphasizing the importance of togetherness and support. The community’s mission is to provide a welcoming environment where residents thrive, even during challenging times, through the care of dedicated staff and virtual events that foster connection. Rooted in values of community and resilience, San Francisco Towers is committed to creating a supportive living experience for all.

The community offers a range of amenities and facilities designed to enhance residents’ lives. Nestled in Pacific Heights, near Nob Hill and Fillmore Street, the prime location allows residents to explore the best of San Francisco. Engaging events, from classes and concerts to wellness programs, contribute to a dynamic calendar of activities. San Francisco Towers provides a variety of amenities, including an indoor swimming pool, a cozy library, and a rooftop garden, creating an environment where residents can relax and live their best lives. Additionally, the community’s comprehensive services, spanning healthcare, dining, and wellness, ensure residents have the support they need at every stage, fostering positive aging and overall well-being.

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Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill

1550 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Overview of Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill

The exceptional Walk Score of 99 is a worth leading with. Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill sits on Sutter Street in San Francisco’s Cathedral Hill neighborhood, making it a walker’s paradise where daily errands don’t require a car and California Pacific Medical Center is four-tenths of a mile away. For a senior living community, that kind of urban density is a structural advantage.

The building is a mid-rise with 210 beds across studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units ranging from 400 to 550 square feet. Oakmont Management Group operates the community; Chris Schuster is the administrator. At 8 years in operation, the facility currently runs at 82% occupancy with 172 beds filled. The care mandate covers assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof.

On-site services include licensed nurses and CNAs, 24-hour staffing, transportation, and fitness and recreation. Pets are welcome. The facility is California state-licensed as a Residential Care Elderly community, not CMS-certified; Medicare and Medicaid don’t apply here. State inspections have covered medication management and fall and injury prevention among other areas.

Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill is a large, multi-care-type community in one of San Francisco’s most walkable senior living corridors, suited to residents who want proximity to urban amenities and full-spectrum care options under private-pay terms.

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Overview of The Avenues Transitional Care Center

Maintain independence in retirement with The Avenues Transitional Care Center, an astounding community in San Francisco, CA, offering rehabilitation and therapy. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a wide range of care services, including pain management, diabetic management, hospice program, wound care, and dementia care. The community ensures residents receive the right care for their unique needs by creating personalized care plans.

Residents will surely recover without hassle, accompanied by the community’s comprehensive care and dedicated services. With an on-site dietitian, residents delight with delicious and well-balanced meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking exceptional care for their unique needs, ensuring the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Rhoda Goldman Plaza – San Francisco Assisted Living & Memory Care

Experience the best of your golden years with Rhoda Goldman Plaza – Assisted Living & Memory Care, an outstanding community set in the thriving neighborhood of Post Street, San Francisco, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. The community features beautifully furnished and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, prioritizing residents’ comfort and safety. A respectful and highly trained team helps residents with their daily living activities and household chores 24/7, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Residents will not feel lonely with a fun-packed calendar of recreational activities and engaging programs for their leisure and wellness. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its cozy and welcoming environment, residents live a blissful retirement.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in San Francisco, CA

What is the average cost of memory care in San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in San Francisco, CA is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in San Francisco, CA?

Memory care in San Francisco, CA typically ranges from $5,000–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in San Francisco, CA?

Memory care communities in San Francisco, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in San Francisco, CA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (White Sands La Jolla) licensed memory care communities in San Francisco, CA.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.