399 Buena Vista East
San Francisco, CA 94117
87 beds • Est. 1990 (35 years) • Get directions
1 serious and 2 minor state citations across 17 state inspections, with 1 substantiated complaint. Last inspected in January 2026.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
Buena Vista Manor House is an 87-bed independent assisted living community in San Francisco. Smaller and more intimate than the city's large chain facilities, it offers a more personal residential experience in one of the most desirable urban settings in California.
The community has earned an excellent safety record with state regulators.
Solid safety record
A mostly clean inspection record: 1 serious and 2 minor citations across 17 state inspections, with 1 verified complaint. Nothing here stands out as a red flag, though it's still worth asking how any past issues were resolved.
30+ years of operation
In operation since the early 1990s — one of San Francisco's longer-tenured assisted living communities, with Director David R. Wall named on-site.
Sandwiched between two parks
Buena Vista Park sits directly across the street; Corona Heights Park is immediately behind the building — an unusually walkable outdoor situation for a San Francisco address.
Assisted Living Magazine recognition
Cited by Assisted Living Magazine as one of the best senior communities in San Francisco.
Nursing services billed separately
Nursing and companion services are explicitly listed as add-on charges above the standard monthly fee. Confirm what care is included in the base rate before committing.
Memory care scope worth clarifying
The facility markets dementia and memory care services but is licensed as assisted living. Ask what cognitive decline stages they can support and at what point a transfer would be required.
Large building for San Francisco
At 87 beds, this is among the larger assisted living facilities in SF. Ask about current occupancy and caregiver-to-resident ratios during the tour.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
399 Buena Vista East, San Francisco, CA 94117
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