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Sfal - the Avenue

1035 Van Ness Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94109

145 beds • Est. 2004 (21 years)


FYI Safety Score™

9.3 Excellent

No citations or complaints across 4 state inspections. Last inspected in July 2025.

From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. How the score works · Report a data error


Why we like it

SFAL - The Avenue is a 145-bed assisted living community in San Francisco, operating as The Avenues Transitional Care Center. Licensed for over 21 years, the facility provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and dementia care with a focus on fostering independence and helping residents return home.

Services include individualized care plans, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, specialized wound care, pain management, and medication education in a therapeutic environment staffed by trained professionals.

  • Strong safety record

    A clean inspection record, with no citations across 4 state inspections. A record this consistent is one of the clearest signs a home is well-run.

  • Memory care and respite options

    Offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays — useful if care needs may escalate or if a trial stay makes sense.

  • Hospital proximity

    Located 0.38 miles from Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and under a mile from California Pacific Medical Center.

  • Pricing not publicly listed

    No published rates. Ask the facility directly — third-party estimates for the area run roughly $4,900/month but may not reflect actual pricing here.

  • Confirm care scope on arrival

    The linked website describes a skilled nursing and transitional rehab center, not a traditional assisted living community. Confirm whether the assisted living license covers long-term residential care or primarily post-acute stays.

  • Studio-only layout

    Available room types appear limited to studios. Ask whether larger or private layouts exist or are planned.


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Where you'll live

1035 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Medication Management
Memory Care Program
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Hospice Support
Fitness Center

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Sfal - the Avenue?
Sfal - the Avenue has a FYI Safety Score of 9.3 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 0 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 4 inspections.
Does Sfal - the Avenue offer memory care?
Yes, Sfal - the Avenue offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Sfal - the Avenue accept Medi-Cal?
Sfal - the Avenue is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Sfal - the Avenue last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Sfal - the Avenue was on 2025-07-01. The facility has received 4 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Sfal - the Avenue have?
Sfal - the Avenue has 0 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 4 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 9.3 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Sfal - the Avenue been in operation?
Sfal - the Avenue has been licensed for 21 years in San Francisco, California, with a licensed capacity of 145 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
385600277
Size
145 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
November 5, 2004 (21 years)
Licensee
San Francisco Care Center, Lp / Mel Lee Mgmt, Inc.
Administrator
Wong, Teresa
Phone
(415) 776-1800
Address
1035 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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