Independent living
Francis of Assisi
Independent living in San Francisco, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94103 |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Phone | (415) 621-4092 |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/francis-of-assisi/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | Section 202 is HUD's housing program for elderly households; eligibility requires the head of household to be age 62 or older. |
| Apartments | 110 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Francis of Assisi Community in San Francisco offers 110 units of housing for seniors, and some units have special accommodations for people who are handicapped, blind or hard of hearing. Residents can use a community room, a computer lab, a community garden, on-site laundry, a beauty salon and a library. The community also offers daily lunch service, ESL and GED classes, after-school programs, a child care center, weekly shopping trips and food bank programs, and staff who speak more than seven languages.
More about this provider
| Mercy Housing describes Francis of Assisi Community at 145 Guerrero Street, San Francisco, developed in 1979 by Catholic Charities/Catholic Social Services, with 110 units of housing for seniors, a community room, computer lab, community garden, on-site laundry, beauty salon, library and a child care center run by Family Services Agency; waitlist closed. | |
| Services and programs | Weekend GED classes for residents and community members; child care center run by Family Services Agency; computer lab and classes; after school programs; adult education and workforce development; daily lunch service by Project Open Hand; ESL classes; weekly shopping trips and food bank programs; community events and celebrations; social activities like bingo, tea time and exercise classes; partnerships with neighborhood agencies that provide community and social services; Resident Services and Property Management staff on site. |
| Who it serves | Seniors - 110 units of housing for seniors; some units feature special accommodations for the handicapped, blind and hard of hearing; the page describes a diverse resident population representing many languages and cultures. |
| Languages | Resident Services and Property Management staff that speak more than seven languages - the specific languages are not named on the page. |
| Website | https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/francis-of-assisi/ |
Who pays for independent living?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- How to Pay for Independent Living: Rent, Income, and Rental Help
- What Senior Apartments Cost: Rent, Fees, and What the Monthly Payment Covers
Independent living guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Francis of Assisi
Where is Francis of Assisi located?
Francis of Assisi is at 145 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94103.
How do I contact Francis of Assisi?
Call Francis of Assisi at (415) 621-4092.
How much does independent living cost?
There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for independent living?
No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.
What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?
Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.
Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?
Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.