Independent living
Woolf House
Independent living in San Francisco, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103 |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Phone | 415-981-2165 |
| Website | http://www.todco.org/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 182 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Woolf House is an affordable senior housing residence in San Francisco's South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood, developed by the TODCO Group. It opened in phases: the first phase opened with 112 new apartments for seniors at Fourth and Howard Streets in the heart of Yerba Buena, and a second phase added 70 more apartments for seniors. A later renovation of all apartments included new kitchens and bathrooms, new windows in all units, new building emergency systems, a third elevator, a rebuilt laundry room, rebuilt services program offices, new signage and courtyard landscape renovation. TODCO's resident services and activities program began with a small daily lunch nutrition program at Woolf House and provides supportive social services, nutrition programs, special events, trips, arts programs and activities for TODCO residents. A large public mural commissioned in 2019 stands at Woolf House, at 801 Howard Street.
More about this provider
| TODCO (Tenants and Owners Development Corporation) is a San Francisco nonprofit affordable housing developer; its site names Woolf House at 801 Howard Street as one of its South of Market residences and describes its mission as assuring that elders, hotel residents, homeless, immigrants, and families living below the poverty line in South of Market remain an integral part of the neighborhood's future, able to live safely with dignity. | |
| Services and programs | Affordable housing operated by TODCO in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. TODCO's Resident Services and Activities Program (RSAP), described on the site for TODCO residents, provides case management, crisis intervention, benefits and healthcare navigation, wellness checks, nutrition programs, arts and recreational activities, trips, and community events. |
| Who it serves | The mural page describes Woolf House in the context of fighting for safe and affordable housing for seniors and low-income adults in the South of Market Area (SOMA). TODCO's FAQ describes its housing generally as serving elders, hotel tenants, people with disabilities, residents experiencing homelessness, and other lower-income San Franciscans. |
| Website | http://www.todco.org/ |
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 Woolf House
Where is Woolf House located?
Woolf House is at 801 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103.
How do I contact Woolf House?
Call Woolf House at 415-981-2165.
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.