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The Sequoias
Scout 100Portola Valley, CA · 43 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Portola Valley's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in San Francisco, California
Every licensed senior community in the San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cities covered
21
5-star rated
4.2★
Avg CMS rating
Browse by type of care
Cost of senior care in San Francisco
Local San Francisco-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for San Francisco prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$7,670/mo median
typical range $6,140–$9,590
Memory Care
$7,150/mo median
typical range $5,720–$8,940
Skilled Nursing
$14,030/mo median
typical range $11,600–$17,440
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$7,670/mo median
typical range $3,290–$7,870
Residential Care Home
$6,900/mo median
typical range $5,520–$8,630
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to San Francisco using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in San Francisco.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 32 communities in San Francisco, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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San Francisco, CA · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →3
San Francisco Towers
Scout 100San Francisco, CA · 27 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →4
San Francisco, CA · 38 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →5
San Francisco, CA · 68 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →6
Central Gardens Post Acute
Scout 95San Francisco, CA · 92 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →7
Pacifica, CA · 68 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Pacifica's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →8
Chinese Hospital D/P SNF
Scout 93San Francisco, CA · 23 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →9
San Francisco, CA · 140 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →10
Linda Mar Care Center
Scout 91Pacifica, CA · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Pacifica's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →11
San Francisco, CA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Laurel Heights Community Care
Scout 91San Francisco, CA · 32 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →13
San Francisco, CA · 362 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →14
San Mateo, CA · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of San Mateo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →15
Golden Heights Healthcare
Scout 90Daly City, CA · 102 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Daly City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →
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Hayes Convalescent Hospital
Scout 89San Francisco, CA · 34 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →17
Victorian Post Acute
Scout 86San Francisco, CA · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →18
City View Post Acute
Scout 86San Francisco, CA · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →19
San Francisco Post Acute
Scout 86San Francisco, CA · 53 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Francisco's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →20
Belmont Healthcare Center
Scout 81Belmont, CA · 74 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Belmont's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →21
Peninsula Post-Acute
Scout 81Burlingame, CA · 62 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Burlingame's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →22
Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center
Scout 80Redwood City, CA · 38 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Redwood City.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →23
Atherton Park Post-Acute
Scout 79Menlo Park, CA · 160 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Menlo Park.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →24
San Francisco, CA · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Francisco.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →25
San Bruno Skilled Nursing
Scout 69San Bruno, CA · 45 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Bruno.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →26
St. Anne's Home
Scout 68San Francisco, CA · 46 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Francisco.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →27
Golden Pavilion Healthcare
Scout 53Daly City, CA · 239 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Daly City.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →
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Millbrae Care Center
Scout 45Millbrae, CA · 140 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Millbrae.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →29
Ahmc Seton Medical Center
Scout 41Daly City, CA · 186 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →30
San Francisco Health Care
Scout 39San Francisco, CA · 168 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →31
San Francisco, CA · 769 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in San Francisco.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →32
San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF
Scout 24San Mateo, CA · 345 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in San Francisco, CA?
In the San Francisco, CA area, assisted living typically runs $6,140–$9,590/month (median $7,670), memory care $5,720–$8,940/month (median $7,150), and skilled nursing $11,600–$17,440/month (median $14,030) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in San Francisco, CA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in San Francisco, CA right now are The Sequoias, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma SNF, San Francisco Towers. The full ranked list of 32 communities is on this page.
How are the 32 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.