32 facilities, but not cheap. South San Francisco is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. South San Francisco has 32 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (26) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 2 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $6,496/mo. That's about 22% more than the county average of $5,311/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $3,874 up to $10,000 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 29 of 32 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in South San Francisco is 9.4 out of 9.9. That puts South San Francisco in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. 9 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
It's on the pricier side. The average in South San Francisco is $6,496/mo, which is about 22% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Tlc Home Care currently has the highest safety score in South San Francisco at 7.7 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Tlc Home Care starts at $8,000/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.7. Across all 32 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,874 to $10,000/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in South San Francisco currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 9 facilities in South San Francisco offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Tlc Home Care. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
