Occupancy rate
78%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Buena Vista Manor
Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA
Buena Vista Manor
Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA
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.
87-bed community Rank #874 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 874th out of 1657 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.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 84 / 100 Rank #320 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 320th out of 2092 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.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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
68 / 87
Average occupied beds in California homes
87 beds
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 15, 2025
CountySan Francisco
Buena Vista Manor is legally operated by Buena Vista Manor House Co., and administered by David R. Wall.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Chef-Prepared Meals
Maid Services
Group Activities
Nurse And Companion Services
Library
Game Room
Lush Gardens
Specific Programs24-Hour Elderly Care, Senior Homes, Retirement Community
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 2025 · 1 year of data
0 citations
3 total visits
0 complaint visits
0 official inspections
Inspection Score
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.
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 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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 2025 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
5 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (81% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (100% below)
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (81% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (100% below)
Latest Inspection
May 13, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 3 | 16 | This facility has 81% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 81% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 1, 2025 inspection found the facility clean, safe, and well-maintained with no deficiencies and recommended immediate licensure pending final approval.
- August 28, 2025 licensing evaluation showed the administrator fully understood licensing laws and facility operation with no deficiencies reported.
- No complaints were filed or substantiated in either inspection, supporting a clear record before licensure.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Buena Vista Manor's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.88 miles to nearest hospital (UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital)
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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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CA AVG
103
Rank
#28 / 1657 | No |
99
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99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 5 | 4
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4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 51
Facility
51
CA AVG
13
Rank
#18 / 1487 | 88.0% | - | Sequoia Living, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Francisco Towers | AL NH IL MC | 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 | 4 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#588 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 | 100.0% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Coterie Cathedral Hill | AL IL MC | 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 | 3 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1106 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 | 78.8% | A+ | Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management Company | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Buena Vista Manor | AL MC | 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 | - | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | - | 78.2% | - | Buena Vista Manor House Co | - |
| Providence Place | AL MC 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 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buena Vista Manor
What neighborhood is Buena Vista Manor in?
Buena Vista Manor is in the Buena Vista neighborhood of San Francisco.
Who is the owner of Buena Vista Manor?
Buena Vista Manor is legally operated by Buena Vista Manor House Co., and administered by David R. Wall.
Is Buena Vista Manor in a walkable area?
Buena Vista Manor has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Buena Vista Manor?
Buena Vista Manor's occupancy is 78%.
Who is the administrator of Buena Vista Manor?
David R. Wall is the administrator of Buena Vista Manor.
How many beds does Buena Vista Manor have?
Buena Vista Manor has 87 beds.
Has Buena Vista Manor had any citations?
Buena Vista Manor has no reported citations since 2025 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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