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274 Residential Care Homes near South San Francisco, CA

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Residential care homes in South San Francisco may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. South San Francisco care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in South San Francisco, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hunters Point, Baden and Sequoyah Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, San Mateo and Oakland.

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Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Assisted Living
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Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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This home is beautiful and immaculately clean. The caregivers [names removed] have a calling to provide care straight from the heart. This isn’t just a job. My father was treated like family with love, compassion, and skill. I only regret we didn’t find this facility many years earlier.

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I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

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We have been very pleased with Millbrae Paradise. We chose this facility because the lady who runs the place speaks the same language my mothers does. The room sizes here are huge, she has 2 sets of drawers, a big screen tv, and a bed. I would definitely recommend them to others who are looking. It ...

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What our family likes the most about Family Affair Care Home is the caring and friendly staff members as well as the location. Hard to say if we would recommend the community without knowing their...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Family Affair Home Care, located in South San Francisco, California, is a residential facility and home care provider for senior citizens. With a trained, professional, compassionate staff, your aging loved ones will be given the best possible care. We accept private and long-term insurance...
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Harmony Assisted living has been a wonderful place for my mother. Everyone says when you move your loved one, they will regress for a little as they get used to their new surrounding, but Mother transitioned...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Situated on a stretch of the San Francisco Peninsula, Harmony Assisted Living of San Mateo rests in a peaceful, suburban neighborhood with access to many urban amenities. The cozy home offers assisted living services and provides an alternative to large senior living facilities. Friendly...
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It's extremely clean! And the staff is very professional while also being genuinely caring and empathetic. They're easy to get a hold of and very communicative The home itself is very comfortable and has a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
You or your loved one can prevent most problems that come with old age through assisted living centers like Therese Care Home. This home care facility is located on a large lot in Union City, CA. It is surrounded by oak trees that are centuries old and many beautiful views of the nature. Therese...
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Golden Age is a very clean community, our loved one is very pleased with the staff - he says everyone is wonderful and just gives the best care. He says sometimes the meals are great and others not so much...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
An elegant Senior Residential Care Home Located in the heart of the beautiful town Millbrae.
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The staff genuinely cared about my dad. That was noticed and felt by him and my brother & I. They were very interactive with my dad. Always playing games, singing, doing artwork etc. as much as my dad hated...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Millbrae Paradise, located in the heart of Millbrae, California, is a residential care home dedicated to serving seniors in San Mateo County and surrounding areas. Not your typical group home setting, Millbrae Paradise specializes in caring for residents with mild memory loss, dementia, and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Araville Residential Care Home III is a senior care home located in the vibrant South San Francisco, California, which is within San Mateo County. The scenic area is surrounded by the beautiful San Francisco Bay. The charming bay area is known for the mild winter months and the cool dry...
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They are taking very good care of my mother at Nobis Care Home. She is settled in and very happy there. They pay really good attention to detail. The people are great and the facility itself is very nice....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Here at Nobis Care Homes in San Francisco California, we have one core belief. We believe that our elderly residents lives continue to have promise for and connection to the future. We know that you as the family members who have placed your loved ones with us have great trust in us, and we don't...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I visited at least 10 assisted living facilities before choosing Damenik's Home in So SF for my uncle's care. Director Danny Montilla is very hands-on with his 3 facilities and he went out of his way to...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Capra House Care Home is a residential care home located in beautiful South San Francisco, California in San Mateo County. Our pleasant community is located in very close proximity to the immense and lush Signal Hill Park. Some of San Francisco's attractions include Fisherman's Warf, San...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Bougainvilleas Care Home I is an assisted living facility located in San Francisco, CA. It is in the southern part of San Francisco. We are known for the activities we put on at our facility. We encourage all residents to participate in activities for they are great for exercise and constant...
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The care home was great. the staff was professinol,and friendly. My family has nothing bad to say about the care my father recived. WHAT is bad is they had to close all there homes . It is sad because it was...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My mother just spent 3 weeks at Victoria House. Bedridden, on hospice care. The owner [name removed] and her staf gave my mom top care. We never worried about how she was being taken care of. They were all...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Victoria RCFA is a residential care home within South San Francisco, CA, which serves San Mateo County. This region is located on the peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is known for its warm breezes and its beauty. It is a peaceful place to live, but it is also close to a lot of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My mother has dementia and had been in another care home prior to Cristina's. I was immediately impressed with the friendliness of the staff and their inclusive spirit. They are super organized and always...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cristina's Care Home is an assisted living and memory care community located in San Bruno, California. San Bruno is a beautiful city in San Mateo County and is known for its rich history, comfortable climate and beautiful parks. The San Bruno city park is a municipal that offers shaded walkways...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The staff at Villa Carmen are all very nice and helpful. The home is very clean, but is in need of some updates. I Don't know if they go out much, so I do think they could use some more activities rather...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Here at Villa Carmen in San Francisco, CA we don't make our residents choose between living an independent life and having some assistance. Here all of our residents can choose what services they would like or need. We want them to be safe and happy but without feeling smothered. We provide...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in beautiful Southern, San Francisco, Oikos Care Home is proud to offer the best when it comes to senior care, care for the elderly, real senior living, and more. We are all about giving the best care when it comes to care for your senior loved one. We handle, and deal with a variety of...

Cost of care homes in South San Francisco, CA

The average cost of senior living in South San Francisco is 3503.17 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Mateo, CA with an average of 3484.08 per month.

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South San Francisco, CA

$3,503

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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Therese Care Home, Family Affair Care Home and Dayton Home Care are the top rated residential care home facilities near South San Francisco, California. See full list of communities.

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