Residential care
Kimochi Home
Residential care in San Francisco, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1531 SUTTER STREET |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 94109 |
| County | SAN FRANCISCO |
| Phone | (415) 922-9972 |
| Website | https://www.kimochi-inc.org/ |
| License number | 380504099 |
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 6/9/1988 |
| Licensee | KIMOCHI, INC. |
| Capacity | 20 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. |
Kimochi Home is in 1531 SUTTER STREET, San Francisco, CA 94109. Phone: (415) 922-9972. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 380504099 (status LICENSED, first licensed 6/9/1988, capacity 20). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
More about this provider
| Kimochi, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit senior service agency in San Francisco's Japantown since 1971, operates Kimochi Home at 1531 Sutter St. as an assisted living facility offering 24-hour non-medical supervised residential and respite care for 20 seniors plus adult social day care for 40 seniors, within a wider continuum of culturally sensitive, Japanese-tradition-based senior programs (nutrition, transportation, social services, adult day and caregiver referral), funded in part by the City of San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services | |
| Services and programs | Residential/respite care at Kimochi Home (the History page: in 1983 Kimochi completed the Kimochi Home building at 1531 Sutter St. and opened for residential/respite care for 20 seniors and adult social day care for 40 seniors); the FAQ describes Kimochi Home as an Assisted Living Facility providing 24-hour non-medical, supervised care; the operator home page also lists Respite Care (short-term senior care for caregiver relief, stress recovery, or transitional needs), an Adult Day Program (social, cultural and recreational activities), a Nutrition Program (community dining and home-delivered meals), and the Nagaiki Caregiver Referral program |
| Who it serves | Seniors; the operator's mission is culturally-sensitive programs and services for all seniors based on the Japanese tradition of care, founded to serve Issei (first-generation Japanese Americans) facing language and cultural barriers in San Francisco's Japantown; the FAQ states Kimochi Home accepts individuals who are ambulatory and non-ambulatory, and that certain programs prioritize low-income seniors |
| Payment types it states | The FAQ states programs and services are either fee-based or on a voluntary contribution, with fee information and eligibility noted on program pages; no specific payment types for Kimochi Home are stated on the opened pages |
| Visiting and contact details | Operator contact on the opened pages: Kimochi, Inc., 1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115; general phone (415) 931-2294 and email kimochikai@kimochi-inc.org (History/FAQ pages). The Kimochi Home address itself, 1531 Sutter St., is given on the History page |
| Website | https://www.kimochi-inc.org/ |
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
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Residential care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Kimochi Home
Where is Kimochi Home located?
Kimochi Home is at 1531 SUTTER STREET, San Francisco, California 94109.
What care and services does Kimochi Home offer?
Kimochi Home offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Kimochi Home?
Call Kimochi Home at (415) 922-9972.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.