30 facilities, but not cheap. South San Francisco is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety records here are among the best in the county.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. South San Francisco has 30 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (24) 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 $6,492/mo. That's about 23% more than the county average of $5,290/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $4,000 up to $10,000 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 27 of 30 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 8.9 out of 10. 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. 10 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 30 licensed assisted living facilities in South San Francisco with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's on the pricier side. The average in South San Francisco is $6,492/mo, about 23% more than the typical California city we track. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 30 facilities in South San Francisco with a FYI Safety Score, 24 land in the Good or Excellent range and 1 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 30 facilities with an inspection record, 77% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
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, 10 facilities in South San Francisco offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.