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Care homes in San Fransisco, CA

1 small licensed residential care home (board and care, adult family and personal care homes).

Care home
1
in San Fransisco
Licensed capacity
6
across all 1
Within 25 miles
286
of the center of San Fransisco
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Source: California CDSS, Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of San Fransisco (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Care homes near San Fransisco

Counting neighboring towns, there are 286 care homes within 25 miles of the center of San Fransisco, 285 more than in San Fransisco itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside San Fransisco

See all 286 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Care homes in San Fransisco at a glance

Our directory lists one care home with an address in San Fransisco, based on California CDSS records.1

Licensing and oversight

How care homes are regulated in California

In California, the California Department of Social Services licenses residential care homes. Its public records are the source for the care homes listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the California Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the California long-term care ombudsman at (916) 419-75102.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for care homes in California

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The California Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 California Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) helps with claims (800-952-5626).7
Medicare counseling
California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-434-0222.8

Local resources

Local help for families in San Fransisco

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for San Francisco County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves San Francisco County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (916) 419-7510

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    California Adult Protective Services

    1-833-401-0832

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)8

    1-800-434-0222

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)7

    800-952-5626

    Website

  • Medicaid

    California Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about care homes in San Fransisco

How many care homes are in San Fransisco, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 care home in San Fransisco, CA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of San Fransisco there are 286.

How many residents can care homes in San Fransisco serve?

1 of the 1 care homes report licensed capacity, for a combined 6 residents.

Who licenses care homes in California?

The California Department of Social Services licenses care homes in California. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in San Fransisco?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In San Francisco County, call (916) 419-7510. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call California Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832.

Are there care homes near San Fransisco?

Nearby cities with listings include San Francisco (11, 2.7 mi), Daly City (9, 6.3 mi), South San Fra (21, 8.9 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing care homes

Other types of care

Other senior care in San Fransisco

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from California CDSS (Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 care homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of San Fransisco (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing: Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE). data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.