Avenue Assisted Living sits at 1035 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, close to public transit, the opera, symphony, ballet, and a movie theater right across the street, and you'll find it's a mid-rise building that's been newly constructed and has won awards for its design, and when you walk in, you'll notice they turned some older non-residential parts into comfortable living spaces. There are 58 SRO units that come furnished and have plug-in cooking appliances, and there are 66 studio units with built-in stovetops and proper hood vents, and both types have a bathroom, refrigerator, sink, and whatever else you need to make your own meals if you want, but most people head to the dining room where chefs, including three Chinese chefs who make desserts and pastries alongside the kitchen team, prepare three healthy meals a day with choices, including many Asian dishes, and people say the dining experience feels a bit like a hotel with a Bistro Café setup. The community provides many options for different living needs; there's independent living for those who can take care of themselves, assisted living for folks who need help with daily things like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, and memory care aimed at people with Alzheimer's or other dementia, with rooms and spaces designed to keep them safe and calm and activities meant to avoid confusion or wandering.
Residents can pick from private or semi-private rooms, with studios and one-bedrooms for assisted living, and there are some options for couples too, and every room has cable TV, nice views, and other comfortable features. The building's pet friendly, welcoming both dogs and cats, and there's guest parking, resident parking, Wi-Fi, and a big outdoor patio with views of the city, and inside, there's a sunroom, clubhouse, and dedicated rooms for games, arts and crafts, and computers, plus a salon, barbershop, spa, and fitness center for exercise programs. Staff are there 24 hours every day, and though most are caring and helpful-some speak different Chinese dialects-there's also a note that some reviewers found the staff not as professional as expected, and there are only a few caregivers who speak English fluently. Registered nurses work 12 to 16 hours a day, and there's always someone awake and ready to help in case of emergencies, with a call system in every room. They sort care into light, medium, and heavy, and trained aides help with things like personal care, walking, getting in and out of bed, and memory needs, though if someone's incontinent, they should be able to manage that themselves, and they can help with diabetes care except for insulin injections.
Avenue Assisted Living runs many engaging activities every week, from movie nights, music, and painting classes to bingo, book reviews, computer games, trivia, and fitness sessions, and they take residents on offsite and onsite outings for social, mental, and physical wellbeing. The place is known for being clean with no odd smells, for a joyful and cheerful staff, and the community offers plenty of services to keep life maintenance-free, like meals, cleaning, laundry, errands, and even little things like helping people get to appointments with their transportation service, which is free and convenient to the neighborhood's stores and clinics. They offer both Affordable Permanent Supportive Housing, which combines affordable apartments and supportive services, and other private pay options; the community fee is $3,500, and they take social security, veterans' benefits, insurance, and credit card payments. They accept residents 55 and older and can house up to 145 people under California license #385600277. There's a big focus on health and happiness, with programs for all types of people, including those needing temporary (respite) or hospice care, those living alone at home who want a companion or non-medical aide, and others who want spiritual connection through offsite devotional activities. The building's safe, with handrails, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, washers and dryers for residents to use, and good security features, and the memory support and activity programs are designed to keep everyone engaged and safe, whether it's group games or just enjoying quiet time in one of the common areas, gardens, or patios, and with its location right in the city, you can always take a walk out to enjoy local sights or just stay in, knowing help is always close by if you need it.
