Pricing ranges from
    $5,000 – 6,000/month

    Farol Residential Care Homes

    738 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94121
    4.0 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Good care days, poor nights

    I appreciate the daytime caregivers — they’re caring, professional and even escalated issues when needed. Nights are a problem: nighttime staff are often unresponsive, which has led to urine-soiled mornings. The home is beautiful and always clean with warm staff, but there aren’t enough social activities.

    Pricing

    $5,000+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,000+/moSuiteAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.00 · 3 reviews

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    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Location

    Map showing location of Farol Residential Care Homes

    About Farol Residential Care Homes

    Farol Residential Care Homes sits at 1585 Church Street in San Francisco, CA, and tries to give seniors a peaceful place with different living options like independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all in a comfortable and home-like setting with fewer residents so the care from staff can be more focused and personal. The staff stay around the clock to help with things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and personal grooming, and a nurse is always available if someone needs extra care, while three chef-prepared meals a day make sure everyone eats well, and housekeeping and laundry services take away chores for the residents. The homes are designed so that people can choose private or semi-private rooms, and the community areas, such as a large outdoor patio with a ramp, let residents spend time outside even if they have trouble moving around, and there are plenty of chances for outdoor and indoor activities run by friendly staff who keep things interesting and engaging. The facility gives special attention to those with Alzheimer's and other memory issues, with secure environments to help with confusion and wandering, and residents with even the highest care needs, including psychiatric conditions, get careful supervision and support. Amenities include access to gardens, pet-friendly spaces, and transportation services, which includes rides to medical appointments, and the site's close to public transport, making it easy for family to visit or for residents to head out when they want. The community's known for all sorts of programs that bring people together for social, educational, creative, and faith-based activities, and they really encourage everyone to join in, whether it's indoor games, organized religious events, or simple gatherings out on the patio. Unique to Farol Residential Care Homes is their thoughtful floral service for occasions big and small, like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, or to give comfort during sad times, with corsages, boutonnieres, and special arrangements for parties or even funerals, giving a personal touch that feels meaningful for residents and their families. The homes use names like Barcelona Residential Care Home, Crescent Manor, AlmaVia of San Francisco, Elizabeth Care Home, Farol Residential Care Home IV, and Farol's Residential Home, and together they keep a cozy, neighborly feeling across the board. Trained staff handle everything from diabetic care and podiatry to hospice and short-term rehab stays, so as residents' needs change, they don't have to worry about moving somewhere else. Residents often build friendships here, since the small, cooperative layout means caregivers and residents get to know each other, and the focus always stays on dignity, respect, and supporting each person's way of living. People can bring their pets, enjoy help with daily living, benefit from safe, faith-based environments, and rely on expert help for both memory care and companionship, all backed up by state licensing, membership in SFARCH and CARCH, and awards that show their steady record of quality and satisfaction. Visitors are always welcome, and residents can share meals with family or friends in a relaxed dining area, making Farol Residential Care Homes a simple, caring, and practical choice for seniors in San Francisco who want a balanced mix of independence, support, and community.

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