Buena Vista Manor

Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA

Buena Vista Manor

Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA

399 Buena Vista Ave E, San Francisco, CA 94117 View map

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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.

(415) 800-2032 david@buenavistamanor.com

87-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 84 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

78%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

68 / 87

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceOctober 15, 2025

CountySan Francisco

Buena Vista Manor is legally operated by Buena Vista Manor House Co., and administrated 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

Food DescriptionChef-prepared, nutritionally balanced meals are provided.

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Since 2025 · 1 year of data 0 citations 3 total visits 0 complaint visits 0 official inspections

Inspection Score

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

Latest Inspection May 13, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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

Standout metricNo citations on file since 2025 — the California average is 10.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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
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 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
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
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.

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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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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Buena Vista Manor 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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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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?

The legal owner and operator of Buena Vista Manor is Buena Vista Manor House Co..

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 recent deficiencies or citations?

Buena Vista Manor has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.

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