Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home

Overview of Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home

Receive compassionate memory care services in charming Victorian-style housing in Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home, a blissful community located in San Francisco, CA. The community fosters an intimate environment that caters to a few residents to guarantee personalized and focused care. They feature a professionally trained team of caregivers to assist residents with daily tasks, personal care, and medication management for a comfortable living experience.

There’s always something purposeful and enriching to do with an array of activities and events organized regularly by the community. The community also prioritizes residents’ health and nutrition by serving balanced meals with accommodations for special diets. Residents can focus on their well-being and passions without worrying about chores thanks to housekeeping and laundry services. From comfort to enriching experiences, Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home strives to deliver excellence in every aspect of life.

Bed community size
15-bed community Rank #1288 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1288th out of 1648 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
25 years in operation Rank #240 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 240th out of 1494 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
15 / 15
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJune 26, 2001
CountySan Francisco

Ownership & Operating Entity

Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home is legally operated by Autumn Glow Alzheimer's Home, Inc., and administered by Kit Fong.

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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 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.

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

Rank #398 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 398th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 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 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (76% below)
• Total visits (75% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
Latest Inspection April 16, 2026

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. 310 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% 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. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #599 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2023. 13.3 This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 70% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.83.3 This facility has 76% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 76% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 416 This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
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

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • May 1, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies and satisfactory infection control, safety systems, and storage practices, with only a technical advisory issued.
  • May 23, 2024 inspection cited two deficiencies: missing updated dementia assessments in 3 of 4 resident files and no evacuation chair in the stairwell.
  • October 20, 2023 inspection found three deficiencies including missing personal valuables safeguards in all resident files and one staff member without a current first aid certificate.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 60 Years Old

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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

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San Francisco Towers
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AL
IL
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350
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CA AVG 104
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99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
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93
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CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1399
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28
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100.0% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Avenues Transitional Care Center
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140
Facility 140
CA AVG 104
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85
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CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2087
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San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 104
Rank #1239 / 1648
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CA AVG 57
Rank #66 / 2087
94
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CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1399
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26
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CA AVG 13
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100.0% C+Knop, Roman & Knop, GalinaStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home
MC
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 104
Rank #1288 / 1648
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 57
Rank #13 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1399
4
0
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CA AVG 13
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2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
25
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CA AVG 13
Rank #240 / 1494
100.0% -Autumn Glow Alzheimer's Home, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home is located in San Francisco, 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 Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home

What neighborhood is Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home in?

Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home is in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco.

Who is the owner of Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home?

Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home is legally operated by Autumn Glow Alzheimer's Home, Inc., and administered by Kit Fong.

Is Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home in a walkable area?

Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home 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 Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home?

Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home's occupancy is 100%.

Who is the administrator of Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home?

Kit Fong is the administrator of Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home.

How many beds does Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home have?

Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home has 15 beds.

Has Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home had any citations?

Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home has had 3 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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