We have compiled some resources available to aging adults in San Francisco. Please click on each of the tabs on the left to access the information within. Whether you are searching for yourself or a loved one, we hope these will assist you.
Silver Ride
415-861-7433
Fully assisted door-through-door rides for older adults
SF Paratransit
415-285-6945
Van and taxi services for those with disabilities
Institute on Aging
415-750-4111
- The Institute on Aging provides programs in health, social services, education and research such as care management, home care, caregiver respite support, and friendship line
- Free for low-income seniors who meet the eligibility requirements
Jewish Family and Children’s Services
415-449-3777
- Jewish Family and Children’s Services offers home health, geriatric care management, day programs, and caregiver support.
- Fee for service, free for low-income Jewish seniors and Holocaust survivors
Kara
707-776-6039
- Kara offers geriatric care management and concierge elder care.
- Fee for service for a 3-month engagement, some fee assistance available.
SAGE Elder Care Solutions
415-775-5641
- SAGE Elder Care provides geriatric care management, home care, and activity program
- Fee for service
Home Safety Services
888-388-3811
Grab bars and durable medical equipment for purchase or to rent
Senior Settlers
415-755-3340
Downsizing and moving services
JMPO ~ Estate and Home Organizing
408-896-6262
Professional organizing and decluttering
Home Match - Front Porch
415-351-1000
Home sharing- we help you find a housemate for free
California Association for Adult Day Services (CAADS)
Find Adult Day Care or Adult Day Health Care programs in California
Catholic Charities
50 Broad Street, San Francisco, CA 94112
415-452-3500
- Program Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm weekdays
- Free, suggested donation of $2 for lunch
Self-Help for the Elderly Activity Centers
408 22nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
415-677-7556
- Program Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. weekdays
- Free, suggested donation of $2 for lunch
Enrichment Center at the Presidio Adult Day Program - Institute on Aging
3575 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94118
415-750-4111
- Program Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. weekdays
- $100/day, which includes transportation to and from the center, meals, and all activities
Kimochi Home
1531 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
415-922-9972
- Program Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. weekdays
- Sliding scale voluntary contribution
Hummingbird Therapeutic Activity Program
650-777-7607
- Activities specifically designed to fit client's needs with an individual activity specialist, in person or via Zoom
- $115/hour
The Concierge Companion
415-215-0290
- Handyman, driver, organizational projects, companionship
- Fee varies by service
Placement Agents
Placement agents are senior living specialists who will listen to your needs and assist you with finding the right senior living community. These services are free, with the agents receiving a commission from the community you choose.
California Registry: Registry of Independent and Assisted Living and Memory Care communities in California
Exceptional Senior Placement
Devon Kessler
415-907-2049
Free
Neighborly Senior Placement
Anita Varales
510-301-7099
Free
Advocacy for Older Adults
Chris Valenti
415-264-1529
Free
Assisted Living Communities
Alma Via of San Francisco
1 Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA 94132
415-687-3828
Nonprofit assisted living and memory care located near Lake Merced
Heritage on the Marina
3400 Laguna St. San Francisco, CA 94123
415-202-0300
Nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community offering independent and assisted living, and memory care day programming in the Marina district
Rhoda Goldman Plaza
2180 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94115
415-345-5060
Nonprofit assisted living and memory care located in Pacific Heights
The Carlisle
1450 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94109
415-929-0200
For profit independent and assisted living near Cathedral Hill
The Ivy at Golden Gate
1601 19th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94122
415-903-6232
For-profit independent and assisted living and memory care located in a historical landmark building in the Sunset district
The Sequoias
1400 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94109
415-922-9700
Nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community offering independent and assisted living and memory care near Cathedral Hill
UCSF/UC Hastings Medical-Legal Partnership for Seniors
The clinic partners with UCSF and the San Francisco VA Medical Center to provide advanced health care, estate planning, public benefits, and wrap-around legal services to older adult patients.
Legal Assistance to the Elderly
415-538-3333
Offers free legal services to older adults and people with disabilities.
Independent Living Resource Centers
Many centers offer support with financial planning, navigating benefits (Medi-Cal, SSI/SSDI), and legal support related to disability benefits.
Trust Attorneys
Greene Estate Planning, Probate, & Elder Law Firm
447 Sutter St. Ste. 435 San Francisco, CA 94108
415-905-0215
Estate planning attorney with a focus on probate, asset protection, estate planning, and elder law
Kato, Feder, and Suzuki, LLP
685 Market Street, Ste 540 San Francisco, CA 94105
415-974-5715
Provides a broad range of services in the areas of estate planning and elder law, including estate planning, advance directives, special needs trusts, and conservatorships
Elder Law Attorneys
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Search engine to locate elder law information and attorneys
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
800-474-1116
- Legal Referral panel specializing in elder law issues.
- Attorneys generally charge a fee, but some will work pro bono.
- Will also assist with advocating for nursing home or assisted living residents.
Additional Resource Lists
Community Health Center Resource List
Resources from CHRC, which provides a range of beneficial health education programs for San Franciscans
SF Human Services Agency Resource List
Resources from the San Francisco Human Services Agency for older or disabled adults
Family Caregiver Alliance
415-435-3388
The Family Caregiver Alliance provides resources, advocacy, and information on public policy for family caregivers.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
1-800-434-0200
HICAP offers free one-on-one counseling and educational presentations to help you understand your Medicare options.