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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care communities in San Francisco, CA using CA Dept. 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: 166The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in San Francisco, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care 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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

San Francisco Towers
MC
AL
IL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 104
Rank #36 / 1644
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2087
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1400
9
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
100.0% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Avenues Transitional Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
San Francisco (Outer Sunset)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 104
Rank #418 / 1644
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2087
-7--- 93.2% A-Private / Shared Rooms
The Sequoias San Francisco
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
San Francisco (Japantown)
400
Facility 400
CA AVG 104
Rank #28 / 1644
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
14
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1497
88.0% -Sequoia Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Coterie Cathedral Hill
MC
AL
IL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
260
Facility 260
CA AVG 104
Rank #80 / 1644
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2087
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #881 / 1400
20
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1105 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #431 / 1497
78.8% A+Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management CompanyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Buena Vista Manor
MC
AL
San Francisco (Buena Vista)
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 104
Rank #869 / 1644
Yes
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 57
Rank #319 / 2087
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1400
2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
- 78.2% -Buena Vista Manor House Co-
Providence Place
MC
AL
RC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 104
Rank #1236 / 1644
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 57
Rank #66 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1497
100.0% C+Knop, Roman & Knop, GalinaStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
The Ivy at Golden Gate
MC
AL
San Francisco (Outer Sunset)
168
Facility 168
CA AVG 104
Rank #267 / 1644
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1400
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1306 / 1497
0-Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill
MC
AL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 104
Rank #135 / 1644
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1400
26
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1223 / 1386
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1110 / 1159
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #747 / 1497
81.9% -Coventry Subtenant LP And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sagebrook Senior Living
MC
AL
San Francisco (Laurel Heights)
111
Facility 111
CA AVG 104
Rank #639 / 1644
Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 57
Rank #66 / 2087
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 81
Rank #1142 / 1400
26
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #949 / 1386
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1159
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #747 / 1497
67.6% -Eden Villa Prop LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLCSuite / Companion Suite
Coventry Place
MC
AL
IL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
-Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2087
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Mission Creek Senior
MC
AL
San Francisco (Mission Bay)
-No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2087
--------1 Bed
The Village at Hayes Valley
MC
AL
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
-No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 57
Rank #13 / 2087
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17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #458 / 1497
-A+--
WindChime of Marin Memory Care
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Kentfield
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 104
Rank #1109 / 1644
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1470 / 2087
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 81
Rank #1218 / 1400
23
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #918 / 1386
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1124 / 1159
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #242 / 1497
60.0% A+Windchime Group LLC And Integral Senior Living LLCStudio
AlmaVia of San Francisco
MC
AL
San Francisco (Lakeshore)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 104
Rank #234 / 1644
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1086 / 2087
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #793 / 1400
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
72.6% B-Elder Care Alliance Elder Care Alliance Of Sf-

Coventry Place

1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Overview of Coventry Place

A sister company of the Cypress at Golden Gate, Coventry Park in Lower Pacific Heights is one of the pinnacles of assisted living in the Bay Area, Coventry Place also offers independent living. There are also calendar-filled activities and programs for residents to sign up for. At Coventry Park in San Francisco, you’ll find everything in one community. 

Coventry Place offers various services, such as its evolving menu, maintenance and housekeeping services with linen and tower, and a complimentary transportation service. Residents of the community come from all walks of life, hailing from different parts of the country. It is also strategically located by neighboring town centers and medical centers, making it conveniently accessible for seniors. 

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Overview of Mission Creek Senior

In San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood, Mission Creek Senior operates as a 140-unit independent living community designed for older adults prioritizing autonomy and urban lifestyle over medical care. The mid-rise building at 225 Berry Street sits near Oracle Park in one of California’s most walkable neighborhoods (Walk Score 90); a location where residents can accomplish errands on foot and access nearby dining, shopping, and cultural attractions without relying on transportation.

The community’s mission centers on affordability, with explicit programming for low-income older adults seeking peer community.

Staffing and dining anchor the residential experience. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide 24-hour on-site presence, alongside physician services and banking support.

Meals are prepared daily by on-site registered dieticians who customize menus to resident preferences and dietary needs, delivered in a restaurant-style dining room with in-room service also available. The kitchen approach differs markedly from facility dining at assisted living or nursing homes; dieticians customize rather than accommodate, suggesting personalization within the IL framework.

The amenity portfolio spans lifestyle and convenience: outdoor courtyards, beauty and spa services, fitness programming, transportation coordination, laundry service, and social event programming designed to foster resident connection. Specific programs labeled “Your Care,” “Your Home,” and “Lifestyle & Amenities” suggest layered service tiers.

Pet visitation is permitted.

The community’s independence-focused structure and highly walkable urban location suit active older adults who want peer community and urban amenities without clinical oversight.

However, prospective residents should clarify the scope of “care” services available and confirm that the facility’s independence model matches their functional needs, as licensed staff presence at 24 hours does not equate to assistance with activities of daily living.

Contact Mission Creek Senior

The Village at Hayes Valley

624 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Overview of The Village at Hayes Valley

The Village at Hayes Valley in the City by the Bay balances personalized care and community activities. The Village offers a welcoming ambiance of a boutique community, perfect for assisted living and memory care residents.  The community’s purpose mainly revolves around the residents’ wellness. The Village at Hayes ensures that every resident’s needs are holistically met. Families of residents at The Village can rest easy knowing their loved ones are in professional and compassionate hands. 
The Village’s services and amenities are delivered by their valuable and respected caregivers, who are dedicated to assisting with day-to-day needs such as personal care, medication management, and housekeeping. Concierge services also extend to coordinating travel for medical appointments, and the like. Licensed nurses, as well as visiting specialists, help with health and wellness. Residents don’t have to worry about the daily activities they used to do, because, at The Village at Hayes Valley, residents just need to relax and enjoy.

Contact The Village at Hayes Valley

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.

Contact WindChime of Marin Memory Care

Overview of AlmaVia of San Francisco

Greeting seniors with its peaceful setting, AlmaVia of San Francisco is an astounding senior living community in Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA that offers assisted living and memory care. The community doubles its efforts to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations by providing them with top-tier care and assistance 24/7. AlmaVia of San Francisco is dedicated to improving seniors’ welfare with exceptional services.

Discover new interests and rekindle passions with a full slate of fun activities and engaging programs. With extensive amenities, residents have more opportunities to mingle with friends and maintain an active lifestyle. Moreover, diverse dining options are provided daily to meet dietary needs and preferences. AlmaVia of San Francisco strives to create a haven for seniors to make every moment of their best years memorable. The community was also recognized as Best Assisted Living by US News and World Report for its exceptional quality.

Contact AlmaVia of San Francisco

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.

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.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 memory care communities in San Francisco, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.