One Thomas More Way
San Francisco, CA 94132
175 beds • Est. 2003 (22 years) • Get directions
7 state citations (2 serious, 5 minor) and 3 verified complaints since 2021 across 18 inspections. The most serious substantiated finding involved a resident with dementia eloping from the facility overnight in September 2024 after a staff member fell asleep on duty; state investigators confirmed the violation in October 2024. A 2022 complaint was also substantiated when staff improperly prevented 2 residents from leaving the facility, violating their state-protected right to leave at any time. In August 2025, 2 staff members restrained a resident with a gait belt to a wheelchair to prevent a fall; the incident was self-reported to state licensing, both employees were terminated, and the facility conducted in-service training for remaining staff. Annual inspections, including the October 2025 visit, have generally found the physical plant clean, food storage adequate, medications secured, and fire safety systems current.
Alma Via of San Francisco is a 175-bed assisted living community in San Francisco, operated by Elder Care Alliance, a nonprofit organization. As one of the larger assisted living communities in the city, it offers the scale and resources that come with nonprofit-backed senior care.
Its urban San Francisco location keeps residents connected to the city's cultural life and makes visits convenient for local families.
2025 U.S. News Best Assisted Living
Awarded 2025 Best Assisted Living by U.S. News & World Reports — a specific, published third-party designation.
Dedicated Spiritual Care Directors on staff
On-staff Spiritual Care Directors facilitate religious services, meditation, and discussion groups for residents of all belief systems — not occasional chaplain visits.
Nonprofit with roots to 1872
Operated by Elder Care Alliance, affiliated with Transforming Age nonprofit. The organization's San Francisco history traces to 1872 through sister community Mercy Retirement and Care Center.
Adjacent to San Francisco Golf Club and Lake Merced
Sited along the northeast corner of the SF Golf Club near Lake Merced, with tree-lined walking paths close by and downtown San Francisco accessible when desired.
Waitlist currently closed
The site states the waitlist is closed and inquiries cannot be accepted at this time. Confirm availability before scheduling a tour or making plans.
Memory Care units are significantly smaller
Memory Care apartments run 155-230 sq ft versus 367-863 sq ft for assisted living. Memory Care pricing also differs and requires a direct call.
Large 175-bed community
At 175 beds, this is one of San Francisco's larger assisted living facilities. Families who prefer a smaller, more intimate setting should factor this in.
Est. starting from $7,560/mo
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
One Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA 94132
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