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10 Best Nursing Homes in South San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a South San Francisco nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in South San Francisco, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in South San Francisco or another care type is right for you. Browse 62 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in South San Francisco.


You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, Oakland or San Bruno.

Nursing Homes Facilities near South San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Recent reviews of Nursing Homes in South San Francisco, CA
Ivy Park at Palo Alto
5.0

From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all kind and all helpful. She has a private room with a nice patio to sit out on in. We are please with selecting this community for my mom .

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0

Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Sunrise of San Mateo
5.0

[Name removed] and [Name removed] have been incredible with them helping our family make this tough transition. They are so kind and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a loving, caring place.

Aegis of San Francisco

2280 Gellert Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 reviews

All 5s, except 4 on meals. They're fine given the audience but I don't visit my mom with the purpose of having an amazing meal! Overall they've been very on top of care, and are enabling my mom to live as...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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As you enter Aegis of San Francisco, you will notice its homelike atmosphere and thoughtful details, such as the smell of fresh baked bread, the sweep of the staircase, the coziness of the fireplace, and the serenity of the courtyard. You will be greeted with a helpful smile by our concierge, and...

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Sunrise of San Mateo

955 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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32 reviews

I had a wonderful experience meeting [name removed] and [name removed] . They are so kind and comforting. I also met the the nurse [name removed] . Overall I had such a positive experience meeting staff...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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About Sunrise of San MateoSunrise of San Mateo offers a homelike and nurturing setting with personal services and engaging activities for seniors of all life stages. Located just minutes away from downtown San Mateo, California, our residents may enjoy a variety of fine dining, shopping and...

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Coterie Cathedral Hill

1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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31 reviews

The staff is unparalleled in their sincerity, commitment, and caring for each and every one of the residents and their families. They go the extra mile and are always there for you no matter what the...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Coterie Cathedral HillDiscover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Coterie Cathedral Hill.Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Coterie is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and...

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Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco

2750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

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9.7
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46 reviews

The director [name removed] is a good communicator. Caregivers are all attentive and devoted, especially [name removed]. Front desk is sometime vacant so it may be a couple of minutes to get service there....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, is building on more than three decades ofexperience in transforming health and wellness programs that promotewell-being and enriched lifestyles. We’re shattering stereotypes and pushingboundaries for what senior...

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Serra Highlands Senior Living

501 King Dr, Daly City, CA 94015

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69 reviews

Overall my experience with them has been pretty good. They could do little better on keeping his room clean, especially the bathroom. I will say the staff is very friendly. The care is adequate. [name...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Serra Highlands Senior Living, you'll find a serene and welcoming senior community with all the comforts of home. Residents enjoy a diverse social calendar with an extensive continued learning program. Surrounded by beautiful wooded walkways, Serra Highlands Senior Livingprovides views of the...

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Pacifica Senior Living Mission Villa

995 East Market Street, Daly City, CA 94014

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150 reviews

I am satisfied with the service of the community. I would also insist my friend to do a comparison of other communities to this community.

Provides: Memory Care
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Specialized Memory Care program uniquely designed to meet all of our residents’ cognitive, social and physical needs. Complimentary scheduled transportation, medication management, daily housekeeping and more! Pacifica Senior Living Mission Villa is strictly a Dementia and Alzheimer's Memory Care...

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Peninsula Del Rey

165 Pierce St, Daly City, CA 94015

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27 reviews

Peninsula Del Rey has great food, and a clean dining area. The staff are friendly and the residents are also friendly. We chose this place because it's as close to home as our home in Pacifica. Only issue...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Peninsula Del Rey, a luxurious senior living community in Daly City, CA.Conveniently located in the heart of the peninsula, residents and family members enjoy easy access to shopping and entertainment as well as hospital and medical services. Whether friends and family are visiting,...

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The Ivy at Golden Gate

1601 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

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18 reviews

CARING, FRIENDLY STAFF AND ADMIN. MY PARENTS SEEMED TO HAVE SETTLED IN AND THEIR HEALTH HAS IMPROVED THRU MEALS, INTERACTION WITH OTHERS, AND ACTIVITIES. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IF YOU CAN AFFORD. FOR...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Make yourself at home at the Vintage Golden Gate in San Francisco, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new resident has a unique lifestyle. So we’ve tailored solutions to match: Independent Living, for...

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Oakmont of Burlingame

1818 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

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8.0
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19 reviews

The staff is wonderful, very helpful and caring. LPN's are on top of the residents' health and care needs. Other residents have been welcoming. The meals are good, although service in the dining room is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our Burlingame location has enriched the lives of many seniors and their families throughout our 7 years in the community. Sunrise is the pioneer of gold-standard Senior Living and continues to pave the path as we celebrate our 40th year! With our Assisted Living, tiered Memory Care...

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The Trousdale

1819 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

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We have been very happy with our experience at The Trousdale. The managing director here is really, really good. The staff members here are all very dedicated to their residents, they do have some turnover...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill

1550 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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8.0
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1 review

Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill is a wonderful place! The facility is attractive and very clean. The staff is very caring.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. Located in downtown San Francisco, Ivy Park offers fulfilling and flexible senior living with a range of services for every phase of retirement.From activities and outdoor spaces meant to nourish body and soul, to comprehensive assisted living and memory...

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Cadence Millbrae by Cogir

1201 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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33 reviews

I would recommend but like I said, all of the places can just be sad. I plan to go for a long sail with a bottle of pills if I ever lose my memory. They were fine. Places are just all a little depressing. We...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Cadence Millbrae is ideally located across the street from Green Hills park and just 5 blocks from downtown Millbrae. Currently undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation, Cadence Living is transforming this majestic Spanish Colonial beauty into one of the most desirable lifestyle communities in all...

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Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame

250 Myrtle Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

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7.7
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131 reviews

I would say it's a good place overall. Communication from staff could be a little better but overall is ok. Clean and staff is friendly and cares about the wellbeing of my Mom. Honestly, price because it's...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Set within the City of Trees on the San Francisco Peninsula, Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame offers a progressive senior living community for active adults. We're located across the street from Washington Park, which provides scenic views for nearly every apartment. We are also convenient to...

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The Carlisle Ivy Signature Living

1450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

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6 reviews

The staff is absolutely wonderful. They make you feel welcomed, at home and included in the community. The residents are really supportive and friendly. My loved one has made a number of friends, in a short...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Situated in the heart of San Francisco atop Cathedral Hill, The Carlisle offers assisted living and independent living for older adults looking to live within a vibrant community. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll feel as though you’ve entered a friendly, boutique hotel where you...

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Mills Estate Villa

1733 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010

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I first found out about Mills Estate and Burlingame Villas years ago when I wrote an article for a newspaper I used to work at. When my mother needed care, I have placed her in Mills Estate Villa for...

Provides: Assisted Living

Our fully licensed assisted living facility in San Mateo county, Mills Estate Villa, provides housing along with just the right balance of supportive services and health-related care. Our assisted living facility is located in Burlingame just outside of San Mateo, is easily accessible from...

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The Village at Hayes Valley

624 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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62 reviews

Very professional and helpful staff. Attentive to people. I witnessed caring kindness and compassion.. What I experienced was not expected but it was a very eye opening experience. The personnel and staff...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Village at Hayes Valley is a 47-bed community offering specialized care for high-needs assisted living as well as innovative dementia dementia care. Located in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood and set in a beautifully restored Victorian, The Village at Hayes Valley imbues a...

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Peninsula Reflections

205 Collins Ave, Colma, CA 94014

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4 reviews

The staff at Peninsula Reflections is truly wonderful. We had just days to choose a memory care center and were so lucky to find Peninsula Reflections. Every member of the staff got to know my dad - they...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Portola Gardens

350 University Street, San Francisco, CA 94134

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7 reviews

The medical team really gives enough individual attention to each of their client. Though it is a smaller facility compared to others. The staff specially customized their work to each individual need and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

AgeSong University provides outstanding care to residents in the newest AgeSong community. We strive to create an environment that is culturally and economically diverse. Since 1884 the site has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of the aging population in San Francisco, and that...

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Burlingame Villa Inc

1117 Rhinette Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010

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2 reviews
Provides: Memory Care

Our Burlingame, CA memory care community features exceptional memory care at affordable rates. Our community is located in the heart of Burlingame in the same neighborhood as Mills-Peninsula Hospital just outside of San Mateo. What is unique in our memory care community is the care given to the...

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Victorian Manor

1444 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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3 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Victorian Manor assisted living facility located in a quiet residential location. We at the Victorian Manor realize that selecting the right senior care facility is a very difficult choice that takes time and research. We would like to share an important fact with those considering our facility....

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The Magnolia of Millbrae

201 Chadbourne Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030

1 review

They loved it there. It is independent living. Each room had it's own little kitchen and a microwave but they ate meals in the dining room. the service was nice and they had a lot of activities going on. It...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Merced Care 1 and 2

259 Broad Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

1 review

They have been very accommodating. They are very ethnic oriented, so there's a lot of Chinese, so it works well for my family.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Merced Care 1 & 2 is an assisted living community and memory care provider in the lovely city of San Francisco, County of San Francisco, California. What makes our retirement community so unique is the fact that residents can let us know what they want to do and we will make it happen. From...

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Kimochi Home

1531 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1 review

My mother went to adult day care there 5 days a week. Everyday was different. They had exercises in chairs, people come in and sing. They had a lot of activities like groups that came from Japan, girl scouts...

Provides: Assisted Living

The Kimochi Home Center for Seniors is located at 1531 Sutter Street (at Octavia) in San Francisco, California. Our specialty is providing culturally sensitive programs that are Japanese language based for seniors in the Bay Area and beyond. At the Kimochi Home the emphasis is upon maintaining...

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Westborough Royale

89 Westborough Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080

1 review

My father has been living at Westborough for about a month now, and I feel he is enjoying his time there. The staff are very caring people who live up to what they say. This is very important to me, because...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Just minutes from downtown San Francisco, this is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable, without traffic or parking hassles. Our scheduled transportation takes you on shopping excursions, and to medical and dental appointments. Enjoy life with friends...

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AlmaVia of San Francisco

1 Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA 94132

23 reviews

Unfortunately, while my Father-In-Law was at this facility it was around the time of the fires and because of that a lot of people moved in at once. My loved one is blind and he required a lot more attention...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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AlmaVia of San Francisco offers older adults a unique opportunity to choose a faith-based community where quality of life is enhanced through creative programs and supportive assisted living services. Our commitment to each person we serve is to proved high quality housing with services and...

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What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
Complete guide to nursing homes

South San Francisco, California

Nursing Homes

A nursing home provides room and board to two or more seniors who are not related by blood or by marriage to the administrator. A nursing home community offers its inhabitants around-the-clock care administered by registered nurses. These caregivers provide specialized care for those who are unable to adequately take care of themselves.

This type of community is a convenient and comfy care choice for individuals 65 years and above, however nursing homes will routinely allow individuals 55 and older (a rarity in the world of senior care).Many occupants tend to be single women who have circles of support, and about 50% of nursing home residents are older than the age of 85. The most common mental condition experienced by nursing home residents is dementia, which can hinder their decision making abilities, memory function, and and their sense of familiarity with their surroundings. Nursing homes are required to provide room and bed maintenance services, emergency dental services, a professionallly directed program of activities, and pharmaceutical services to residents. Often times seniors might select life in a nursing home over another type of community due to a mental or physical condition that prevents them from easily accomplishing their lifestyle goals. As a resident of a nursing home, you can expect the right to get information on services and fees, spend time with visitors, get proper medical care, and make complaints.

Cost of Living

The location in which a senior care community is located will have a significant effect on community price. The total cost of living is a big influence when determining which care choice is best for you or your loved one. The median home value in South San Francisco is around $697,157 and the median rent is around $2,166 per month a month. The rent burden for South San Francisco is around 22.7% of the average monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Of the population of South San Francisco 20.7% have a high-school diploma, 7.3% have a graduate degree, and 33.0% have a college degree. In South San Francisco, 4.1% of the citizens are veterans. Demographically, South San Francisco is 39.8% Asian, 1.6% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 33.8% white, 0.2% Native American, 6.1% mixed race, 2.1% black, 16.5% other or not specified, and 33.9% Hispanic. South San Francisco has a population density of 2,822 people per square mile. The current population of South San Francisco consists of 67,429 people. Based on gender, 50.2% are female and 49.8% are male. The median age of South San Francisco is 39 years old. Out of the total population of South San Francisco, 69.2% participate in the labor force, 9.8% have some form of disability, 5.8% do not have health insurance, and 7.4% live in poverty.

State Information

An overview of California

Residents of California enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 5th in the United States. In total, California has 391 general hospitals and 1,108 health centers that provide care for 39,715,372 citizens. The three highest ranked hospitals in California are Mills-peninsula Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and And Santa Monica’s UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital. The state of California has a cost of living index of 138.7 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 121.4 and a housing index rating of 227.3. In terms of personal well-being, California ranks 7th in healthcare and 19th in quality of life compared to other states.

Social demographics of the state

In the last presidential election 62% of California residents voted Democrat and 32% voted Republican. The state of California ranks 1st in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religion, 31% of California residents attend religious services among the 23,558 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Buddhist-2%, and Hindu-2%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In California there are 395 masonic lodges. In California, 26% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 37.

State-wide weather information

On average, California has an air quality index rating of around 57.1 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of August with a rating of around 83.0 AQI. On average, the humidity rating for California is around 61%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 81% in the month of July. On average, the state receives 2.04 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of December at around 16.26 inches. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 47F. The average high winter temperature is around 76F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 8F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 71F. The average high summer temperature is around 116F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 34F in the month of June. While residents of California mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in California can include earthquakes (high), floods, and and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in California

The state of California has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of service-berry, redwood, Joshua tree, and chamise. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the cougars, the whales, the snakes, or the coyotes. The state animal of California is the California grizzly bear.

Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction.

Frequently asked questions

Greenhills Care Home, Greenhills Care Home and Cogir of Brentwood are the top-rated nursing homes near South San Francisco, California. See full list of communities.

There are 62 nursing homes near South San Francisco, California. See the full list.

The best nursing home facilities near you in South San Francisco, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Coterie Cathedral Hill, and Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco. These nursing home communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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