The Broadmoor stands in central San Francisco, right on Cathedral Hill near Japantown and Lower Pacific Heights, and you'll notice the long, four-story masonry building is shaped a bit like a big letter "E," set across an 18,905 square foot lot, and it used to be a hotel before it became a retirement home in the 1990s, moving to a more modern look over time by removing a lot of classical decoration. It has 198 rooms these days, though there were 250 guest rooms and suites in earlier times, and there are two tall, thin courtyards that let sunlight and air into the center rooms, so even the inside feels bright and open. Walking in through the marble lobby, you'll find corridors with upscale details, like mahogany, oak, and walnut furnishings, and there's a dining room with a lot of space, bright lights, and fresh air from big windows, which helps when you're having meals throughout the day at their private restaurant that serves from morning till night.
Inside The Broadmoor, there's a mix of care types for seniors, with independent living for people wanting a maintenance-free, active lifestyle, assisted living for those who need help with daily activities, memory care for people dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's, and skilled nursing for anyone needing more medical care and rehabilitation, and they also have board and care homes in neighborhood houses for folks preferring smaller settings. Residents can get help with things like getting dressed, grooming, taking medicine, or housekeeping, and the staff covers support around the clock, including memory-enhancing activities, specialized care to help reduce wandering or anxiety, and secure environments, plus there's assistance after hospital stays in the skilled nursing section when needed. The community puts effort into keeping everyone comfortable and safe, including laundry, cooking, and cleaning support, two elevators for easy access, and 132 bathrooms spread across the floors.
The Broadmoor's amenities cover quite a range, from fine dining, a beauty salon, and a wellness center to large social spaces like lobbies, outdoor terraces, a small library, a media room for movie nights, gaming rooms, and computer centers. The active social calendar includes daily events, live music, cocktail parties, and planned trips, and the facility arranges transportation and has a move-in coordinator to help new residents settle in. Independent living residents especially seem to like the upscale apartments and the number of amenities, which often come with utilities included, WiFi, refrigerators, smart TVs, and no need for long-term leases or deposits. There's a helpful 24-hour front desk that greets both residents and guests, and housekeeping comes by Monday through Friday. The Broadmoor allows people to keep as much independence as possible while offering support and security, and the pricing is described as extremely reasonable, so seniors or anyone needing flexible, short-term or longer stays can find options. The neighborhood is described as up and coming, with the community itself known for being inclusive and quite lively.
