The Sequoias San Francisco is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) owned and managed by Sequoia Living, a nonprofit group, and you'll find it up in San Francisco, close to museums, arts centers, shopping, and parks, so folks do feel like they're part of the city. The place supports people aged 60 and up, and it covers several kinds of care-independent living if you're still active, assisted living if you want help with things like bathing or medicines, memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, and skilled nursing when more medical help is needed. The community allows people to move between these care types as their needs change, so folks can keep living there even if their health changes over time, and there are also respite stays for short-term relief.
Apartments have one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or studio layouts, and some come with more than one bathroom. People can keep their pets as long as they're within the rules. Residents are welcome to make their own suites feel like home, bringing in their own things and decorating how they like. There are gardens, a big seven-story atrium courtyard, and indoor spaces like a community living room, library, and auditorium with grand pianos. Many shared spaces mean friends and neighbors can gather for sewing, gardening, bridge, Mah Jong, writing, Tai chi, art, or enjoying activities like movies, musical shows, lectures, bingo, and even a yearly drag show. There are programs and activity groups for people at every health level, including a chorus and various games.
There's a focus on health and wellness, so you find a fitness center, dietitian-planned meals-including vegetarian and vegan menus-chef-prepared dining, grab-and-go food, and plenty of spots to eat and meet friends. Residents have help with daily activities, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, and there's a regular schedule for things like movies, concerts, and walking groups. A team of doctors, nurses, and therapists covers care around the clock, especially in memory care and skilled nursing, with support for Alzheimer's and dementia that includes special programs and activities. The secured Hillsboro Memory Care area keeps folks safe and at ease, and apartments look out over city views and gardens.
Residents usually keep their own physicians, provided their Medicare or health plan covers it, with clear entrance and monthly care fees that handle most costs aside from co-pays or out-of-pocket medical expenses. There's a cancellation policy and some contracts allow for partially refundable entrance fees, depending on how long someone's stayed. An application process takes one to two months, and typically includes health and financial checks-people can come tour, meet the staff, and check out the amenities and daily life before moving in. Guests can stay overnight, and pets like cats and small dogs are welcome under set limits. Staff are friendly and helpful, creating a community that aims to be welcoming and respectful of everyone's changing needs.
The Sequoias San Francisco is licensed by California, supports around 400 residents, and offers reliable care for aging adults, whether someone needs help now or wants the security of knowing extra care will be available down the line, and the Life Plan structure means you don't need to worry about moving again if your health changes. The community's verified by licensing reviews and aims for comfort, well-being, and involvement, without making big promises but rather just providing support and activities in a pleasant setting.
