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Residential Care Homes San Francisco, California

Find 73 Residential Care Homes in San Francisco and also 27 Independent Living, 86 Memory Care, 127 communities with Private Rooms, 18 communities that allow dogs, 23 starting at less than $3,000 per month, and 37 that offer Short-Term Respite Stays. Filter by price, beds, location, and size of property. Read our financial planning resource when you’re considering “Paying for Residential Care Homes”. Trying to figure out what is a better fit between Assisted Living or In-Home Care? You might want to find to speak with a local Geriatric Care Manager in San Francisco to help you go over options.

What Is A Residential Care Home?

Care homes, also known as residential care homes, and board and care homes offer assistance with activities of daily living, meals, and other senior care services in small single family homes.

What services are provided in Residential Care Home Facilities?

Residential Care Home facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area provide 3 meals per day, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and 24-hour supervision. Some facilities in San Francisco provide transportation, robust social activities, Alzheimer’s and other dementia related illnesses care, diabetes care, short-term respite care, and much more. Looking for different types of listings? Explore Memory Care communities for rent in San Francisco, Independent Living communities for rent in San Francisco, Short-Term Assisted Living communities for rent in San Francisco, and In-Home Care services in San Francisco.

How do I Pay for a Residential Care Home in San Francisco?

Most residential care homes are private pay with residents paying out of pocket or perhaps through long-term care insurance or other means. Residential homes tend to be a more affordable option than larger assisted living facilities. Outside San Francisco in other counties Medi-cal will pay for home health care services just as if you were living in your own home. There are requirements and limitations to this service related to preauthorization, duration, and amount of visits. Requirements may change and can vary by county so it is best to visit the website directly or visit your local county office.

Who lives in Residential Care Homes in San Francisco?

Residential Care Homes have served a diverse group of older adults, especially those who are ill or have financial troubles. Today, the residents of residential care homes vary greatly across individual houses. Overall they resemble the larger population of individuals living in assisted living and residential care. In 2010, residents of assisted living and residential care were mostly female (70%) and age 85 or older (54%). Three-quarters received help with activities of daily living and 425 had Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia. Nineteen percent received Medicaid assistance and 43% of facilities had at least one resident who received Medicaid.

Residential Care Definition

Residential care, in the context of elder care, refers to long-term care given to adults who stay in a residential setting rather than in their own home or family home. There are various residential care options available, depending on the needs of the individual.

What is a Residential Care Facility or Home in San Francisco?

A Residential Care Facility or Home is a small single family home that is used deliver care for the Elderly. Another commonly used term is Board and Care Home or a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. These homes typically have 1-2 caregivers for up to 6 residents at a time. The higher caregiver to resident ratio allows them often to deliver higher acuity care. In San Francisco most Residential Care Homes are 2-stories and some have chairlifts.

Featured Articles on Residential Care Homes

Traits to Look For in Senior Housing Part 2 - Care homes can have more of a “bed and breakfast” feel to them. And with fewer residents, some feel they get more personal attention and are able to get to know other residents much better and experience a more “family” oriented environment.

Is Your Loved One Ready for Senior Housing? - But how do you really know when someone you love is ready to move from independent living to a senior community? Here are some of the signs to look for when you’re considering making the transition.

Consider a Roommate - Many residential care homes offer shared rooms which are typically the most affordable private pay options for families.