Residential care
Sfal - The Avenue
Residential care in San Francisco, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1035 VAN NESS AVENUE |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 94109 |
| County | SAN FRANCISCO |
| Phone | (415) 776-1800 |
| Website | http://www.theavenuesf.com/ |
| License number | 385600277 |
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 11/5/2004 |
| Licensee | SAN FRANCISCO CARE CENTER, LP / MEL LEE MGMT, INC. |
| Capacity | 145 |
| 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. |
Sfal - The Avenue is in 1035 VAN NESS AVENUE, San Francisco, CA 94109. Phone: (415) 776-1800. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 385600277 (status LICENSED, first licensed 11/5/2004, capacity 145). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
More about this provider
| The Avenue describes itself as a newly constructed, award-winning assisted living community in the center of San Francisco, staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by dedicated, caring professionals, offering personal care and services that meet residents' unique needs and complement their individual lifestyles. | |
| Services and programs | Assisted living; Memory Support Programs / dementia care; respite care; a complete array of personal care and personal services tailored to residents' unique needs; staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Who it serves | Seniors, in an assisted living community designed specifically with seniors in mind, including residents needing memory support for dementia and short-stay respite guests |
| Visiting and contact details | Located on Van Ness Avenue at Geary Street, San Francisco; call (415) 776-1800 to arrange a tour |
| Website | http://www.theavenuesf.com/ |
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
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
Other residential care in SAN FRANCISCO County
- 9Th Avenue Community Care Home — San Francisco
- Alma Via Of San Francisco — San Francisco
- Autumn Glow — San Francisco
Common questions about Sfal - The Avenue
Where is Sfal - The Avenue located?
Sfal - The Avenue is at 1035 VAN NESS AVENUE, San Francisco, California 94109.
What care and services does Sfal - The Avenue offer?
Sfal - The Avenue offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Sfal - The Avenue?
Call Sfal - The Avenue at (415) 776-1800.
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.