How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Assisted Living In San Francisco, CA

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA is an exciting place for seniors to live with its famous cable cars, historic landmarks like Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, and delicious break bowl soups from Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s not surprising that many seniors move to San Francisco assisted living communities so they can enjoy this unique city. If you are looking to make a move into an assisted living property, San Francisco is a colorful place to do so.

Your San Francisco, CA Senior Living Advisor

Brent Hensley

Serving San Francisco City/County and North San Mateo County and I would love to offer you information and guidance in finding the right senior care solutions for your loved ones.

Meet Advisor 415-766-0361

As a long-time resident of San Francisco, I’ve always had a passion for helping others and building community. Now as a Senior Advisor, I provide a vital layer of support and guidance for families to find the right senior living solution for their loved ones.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in San Francisco, CA

The cost of living in a San Francisco assisted living property is $6,319 per month on average. This is higher than the national average of $4,500 per month. Costs for assisted living communities vary depending on which facility you choose, and what services and amenities you need once you’re moved in. Your assisted living advisor can help you navigate the costs, and find you the best match for your budget.

What Should Every Senior Know About Living in San Francisco, CA?

San Francisco is known for its unique landscape of hills, historic cable cars, and the stunning Golden Gate Bridge. With a total population of 873,965, over 138,000 of them are seniors 65 and older. San Francisco assisted living properties aid seniors ability to be independent. They also offer social interaction, and the opportunity to visit natural, history, and cultural attractions around the city.

San Francisco Weather and Climate

San Francisco gets an average of 25 inches of rain and 259 sunny days per year. You don’t have to worry about snow. Temperatures can go as low as 46°F in winter and as high as 67°F in the summer. This is a very temperate climate, good for someone who can’t deal with extreme temperatures and weather. Your senior living advisor can guide you to suggested activities for each season that you live in your assisted living community.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care

When you move to a new community, it’s important that you have access to the healthcare services and medical personnel that you need. San Francisco has excellent doctors and healthcare services, including:

Zuckerberg San Francisco General — Part of a larger network, San Francisco Health Network, this hospital provides acute, emergency and trauma, dentistry, primary and specialty care.
CPMC Van Ness Campus— This hospital provides 24-hour emergency medicine, general surgical and medical, award winning heart and vascular care, transplants including kidney, liver, and heart transplants, gastrointestinal care, and is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center.
St. Francis Memorial Hospital — This hospital provides Japanese medical services, acute rehabilitation, gastroenterology, cancer care, and multiple sclerosis infusion care.
UCSF Health — This award-winning hospital is #2 in the U.S. for neurology and neurosurgery, and the best hospital in the West for psychiatry and immune-system disorders. It’s also ranked among the top 10 hospitals in rheumatology, pulmonology, psychiatry, ophthalmology, neurology, geriatrics, diabetes, and ear, nose, and throat services.

When doing your initial assessment, your senior living advisor will help you select a San Francisco assisted living community that is a good fit for you.

Transportation

There are lots of ways to get around San Francisco if you don’t have a car. SMFTA runs the Muni system which includes buses, light rail, streetcars, and the famous San Francisco cable cars. For seniors, discounts are available and you may qualify for free transportation. There is a Paratransit system that runs several vehicles for anyone who qualifies as disabled.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture – Operating within a Historic Landmark District along the waterfront of fthe San Francisco Bay, FMCAC hosts artistic programming including theater, dance, art installations, and educational and culture classes.
Somarts Cultural Center – SOMArts fosters access to arts and culture and prioritizes supporting artists who have been historically marginalized in contemporary art.
African American Art & Culture Complex – The African American Art & Culture Complex is one of the premier Black arts and cultural institutions in the San Francisco/Bay Area.
Pier 39 – The premiere entertainment destination in the heart of the San Francisco waterfront with two levels of dining, entertainment, shopping and attractions.

There is so much to enrich your life in this city. This list is just a starting place.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near San Francisco, CA

Ramona Maurer

Serving Sonoma & Marin Counties.

Meet Advisor 707-536-0514

Helping families through the difficult process of finding a place for their loved ones is my job. I have extensive experience with elderly care and work with all families who need support in finding a community, or connecting loved ones with resources. I will help you through the process--from beginning to end. I can discuss your needs, explore options, visit properties, and answer questions. I am part of your team!

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How Do I Pay for Assisted Living in San Francisco, CA?

There are several options that seniors can use to pay for a San Francisco assisted living facility. A senior care advisor can help you find an assisted living facility that meets your needs, and budget. Here are some options that seniors can use to pay for assisted living monthly expenses.

Veteran's Benefits

If you or a family member has served in the U.S. armed forces, you may qualify for veterans’ benefits to cover all or party of your San Francisco assisted living community costs. To find out more contact your local Veterans Affairs office.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care insurance may cover your San Francisco assisted living community costs in part or full. To learn what your long-term care insurance will pay out, contact your insurance agent.

Home Equity

Homeowners can use their home equity to pay monthly costs for their San Francisco assisted living property. A senior care advisor can help you learn more about this option to see if it is a valid way for you to pay.

Medicare

Medicare doesn’t cover any long-term care costs for San Francisco assisted living facilities. This is true for assisted living and other long-term care.

Medicaid

Medicaid recipients may qualify for part or all of the monthly costs generated for living in a San Francisco assisted living facility. Contact your Medicaid insurance agent to learn more.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in San Francisco, CA

While there are differences in amenities and services from one community to another, San Francisco assisted living communities give seniors personalized care in a residential setting. They are different from a skilled nursing facility or nursing home. San Francisco assisted living facilities provide services for day-to-day living like dressing, bathing, meal preparation, managing medication, and housekeeping.

Many San Francisco assisted living facilities allow pets! If you are a senior looking to move into assisted living with a pet, discuss this with your senior living advisor to make sure you learn the rules for pet ownership.

The decision to move to a San Francisco assisted living community is usually made by a senior and their family when they need help with routine daily tasks like dressing, managing medication, or bathing. San Francisco assisted living properties give seniors the independence they want, opportunities to socialize, and the support they need to manage their days.