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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Potrero District, CA

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Alzheimer’s care in Potrero District incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Potrero District memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Potrero District, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Cardinal Point
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The staff are happy and genuinely care about the people who live here. They all have a roll and are excellent at what they do, they are able to bring joy because they’re at ease, they know what they’re...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cardinal Point is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) which means that our residents move in when they are independent and active, truly being able to participate in all we have to offer! Additionally, we are also licensed for Assisted Living, so as the years go on, the resident can...
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The staff made the difference. Warm and friendly and welcoming! They worked with us well when things didn't go as well for my mom as hoped when moving in. She wound up not being able to move all the way in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Coterie Cathedral HillDiscover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Coterie Cathedral Hill.Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Coterie is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and...
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I rate the memory care unit at Ivy Park a 5 out of 5. The staff treat residents with kindness, respect, and patience. They consistently demonstrate proactive care, anticipating residents' needs and providing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. Located in downtown San Francisco, Ivy Park offers fulfilling and flexible senior living with a range of services for every phase of retirement.From activities and outdoor spaces meant to nourish body and soul, to comprehensive assisted living and memory...
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1. My choice in joining the community is "limited care" so i don't take meals or have anyone clean my apartment. When there is a health event like too many people with the flu, they deliver meals to everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This is the kind of place people dream of living in. With views of both Lake Merritt and the East Bay Hills, Lake Park is a retirement community in Oakland, CA that's ?lled with natural light, greenery and fascinating people. Here, a diverse collection of extraordinary residents enjoys a...
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There is a new director in place, and he deserves time to implement changes and improvements. He has been very open to feedback and input, which is encouraging. The staff are cheerful, caring, and work hard...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in Poet’s Corner between the West Berkeley Design Loop and the International Marketplace District, Elegance Berkeley is designed to help the East Bay’s active elders continue to contribute, participate and inspire future generations.Offering a comfortable, supportive and accessible...
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Staff was very nice and helpful. In particular, [Name removed] really went above and beyond to help me understand the process of searching for facilities and what kinds of questions I should ask to help...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Serra Highlands Senior Living, you'll find a serene and welcoming senior community with all the comforts of home. Residents enjoy a diverse social calendar with an extensive continued learning program. Surrounded by beautiful wooded walkways, Serra Highlands Senior Livingprovides views of the...
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We love Mercy! It's a great fit for [name removed]! The staff is loving and caring. There are multiple activities each day. The food is very good to excellent cleanliness is very good for our knees. The part...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mercy Retirement and Care Center is an assisted living community located in Oakland, California, in Alameda County and home to over 413,000 people. Oakland is a wonderful city with lots of businesses, shopping, sporting events, restaurants and stores. Residents will enjoy Bay area views, shopping...
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Staff is very helpful, kind, patient and attentive. Facility is very clean, good food and my mom's room is the right size for her
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of seniors in all stages of life. They offer everything from independent living to dementia care. They even offer support services for family members, including support groups for those interested. Elderly...
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A very nice place. Have not spent a lot of time there. Staff very friendly and helpful . Lots of activities available tho don’t think my sister takes part in many . Spoke to a woman whose mother is there....
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lakeside Park, nestled in the scenic neighborhood of Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park, is dedicated solely to Memory Care. Everything is designed to support the full well-being of our residents experiencing memory care changes in their lives. One-bedroom and studio residences feature spacious...
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Overall we are very happy to have mom at this place. Staff are very friendly and nice and show empathy to the residents. Activities seem fun and especially the singing and music seem to be a favorite. The is...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Specialized Memory Care program uniquely designed to meet all of our residents’ cognitive, social and physical needs. Complimentary scheduled transportation, medication management, daily housekeeping and more! Pacifica Senior Living Mission Villa is strictly a Dementia and Alzheimer's Memory Care...
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Photo of Oakmont of Mariner Point
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Very caring and concerned they take the time to listen and help management technicians events coordinator all have positive attitudes
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oakmont of Mariner Point assisted living community situated in Alameda, Alameda County, California provides seniors with a safe place to live. This community offers the memory care that seniors are looking for in a location that is peaceful and good. When a senior chooses this community they will...
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Photo of Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco
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66 Floor plans available
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The food is decent however my mom can only have pureed food. The room that my mom is in is a shared room, not very big. The staff is good but over worked. The residents are good people not too much drama...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, is building on more than three decades ofexperience in transforming health and wellness programs that promotewell-being and enriched lifestyles. We’re shattering stereotypes and pushingboundaries for what senior...
Photo of The Carlisle Ivy Signature Living
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The Carlisle itself is an inviting well-kept building. The apartments that I saw were spacious and interesting--in previous years owners made changes that worked for them so not cookie cutter. [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in the heart of San Francisco atop Cathedral Hill, The Carlisle offers assisted living and independent living for older adults looking to live within a vibrant community. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll feel as though you’ve entered a friendly, boutique hotel where you...
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Heritage House was a lovely place. The staff and residents were warm and friendly. I felt that my mother-in-law was safe & well cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Peninsula Del Rey
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Room size varies by cost. Staff overall are real good. Housekeeping staff are friendly and good help. Food is pretty good but you can't please everyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Peninsula Del Rey, a luxurious senior living community in Daly City, CA.Conveniently located in the heart of the peninsula, residents and family members enjoy easy access to shopping and entertainment as well as hospital and medical services. Whether friends and family are visiting,...
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All 5s, except 4 on meals. They're fine given the audience but I don't visit my mom with the purpose of having an amazing meal! Overall they've been very on top of care, and are enabling my mom to live as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
As you enter Aegis of San Francisco, you will notice its homelike atmosphere and thoughtful details, such as the smell of fresh baked bread, the sweep of the staircase, the coziness of the fireplace, and the serenity of the courtyard. You will be greeted with a helpful smile by our concierge, and...
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Photo of The Watermark by the Bay
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The care staff were super friendly and competent. When ever I visited the care staff and activity coordinators were engaging. They had a lot of activities for my loved one to do. They consistently gave...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our dynamic community, The Watermark by the Bay, located in Emeryville, California serves the entire East Bay area. With features including modern residences with stunning views and access to the best of entertainment, shopping and dining plus exceptional care and amenities, it’s no wonder we are...
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the following comments are based on our sister's perceptions, visits, interactions with staff, etc. over the past few months since admission. Re: Room: size is ok, but dark. Brother spends most time in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Point at Rockridge, located in the Rockridge neighborhood in Oakland, is across street from a complete shopping center and only a few blocks from the unique shopping areas of Piedmont and College Avenues. Physician’s offices, medical facilities, churches and synagogues, as well as UC...
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Very professional and helpful staff. Attentive to people. I witnessed caring kindness and compassion.. What I experienced was not expected but it was a very eye opening experience. The personnel and staff...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Village at Hayes Valley is a 47-bed community offering specialized care for high-needs assisted living as well as innovative dementia dementia care. Located in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood and set in a beautifully restored Victorian, The Village at Hayes Valley imbues a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Victorian Manor assisted living facility located in a quiet residential location. We at the Victorian Manor realize that selecting the right senior care facility is a very difficult choice that takes time and research. We would like to share an important fact with those considering our facility....
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The medical team really gives enough individual attention to each of their client. Though it is a smaller facility compared to others. The staff specially customized their work to each individual need and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
AgeSong University provides outstanding care to residents in the newest AgeSong community. We strive to create an environment that is culturally and economically diverse. Since 1884 the site has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of the aging population in San Francisco, and that...
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CARING, FRIENDLY STAFF AND ADMIN. MY PARENTS SEEMED TO HAVE SETTLED IN AND THEIR HEALTH HAS IMPROVED THRU MEALS, INTERACTION WITH OTHERS, AND ACTIVITIES. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IF YOU CAN AFFORD. FOR...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Make yourself at home at the Vintage Golden Gate in San Francisco, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new resident has a unique lifestyle. So we’ve tailored solutions to match: Independent Living, for...
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The staff at Peninsula Reflections is truly wonderful. We had just days to choose a memory care center and were so lucky to find Peninsula Reflections. Every member of the staff got to know my dad - they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Lakeshore Residential Care in Oakland has made a huge, positive change in the life of a friend. The facility is clean, I smell delicious food cooking when I visit. The staff is always busy cleaning and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lakeshore Residential Care is located in the City of Oakland in the Lake Merritt commercial district, only a few blocks from the unique Lake Merritt and the shopping center, medical facilities, Physician facilities, banks, senior centers, churches, parks and Parkway Theater are close by, there...
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Generally, very happy with Merrill. Good amount of activities. Care is good. The caregivers get to know mom so that personal touch/relationship is good. I have gotten calls when they can't find her (in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is designed to fit in with the beautiful homes in the area. Enjoy the local cafes, gourmet restaurants, bookstores, and antique shops. It's right across the street from The Ridge, a brand new upscale shopping center. The community features spacious apartments with...
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Cost of memory care in Potrero District, CA

The average cost of senior living in Potrero District is $8,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, CA with an average of $7,952 per month.

Memory care costs in Potrero District, CA, vs. state and national averages

Potrero District, CA
$8,617/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Potrero District, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$8,617/mo

Memory care costs in Potrero District, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,469/mo
Studio
$8,144/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,392/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,730/mo

Senior living costs in Potrero District vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Potrero District, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePotrero District, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$8,617/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,650/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$5,117/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Potrero District, CA:$8,617/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Potrero District, CA:$7,650/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Potrero District, CA:$5,117/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Potrero District, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Potrero District and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Potrero District, CACA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Potrero District, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Potrero District have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Potrero District, CA$7,634/mo$7,886/mo-3.2%
California$6,924/mo$6,714/mo+3.1%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Potrero District, CA
2024 average cost:$7,634/mo
2023 average cost:$7,886/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
California
2024 average cost:$6,924/mo
2023 average cost:$6,714/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Potrero District

Recent reviews for memory care in Potrero District

The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA

4.2
Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Potrero District review score based on 5,881 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 5881 reviews of 170 Potrero District memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Potrero District review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Potrero District review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Potrero District, CA170 facilities
8.6
Oakland, CA169 facilities
8.6
Daly City, CA169 facilities

Review subcategories for Potrero District memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 5,881 reviews of 170 Potrero District memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Potrero District resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Potrero District, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Potrero District memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Potrero District memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Potrero District, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Potrero District memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Potrero District that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Potrero District, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.2%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.3%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
54.2%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.1%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.2%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
65%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Potrero District memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Potrero District Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Potrero District, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.7%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.6%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Potrero District memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Potrero District partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Potrero District, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.2%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
19.8%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
19.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Potrero District memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Potrero District communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Potrero District, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.1%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Potrero District memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Potrero District offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Potrero District, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.4%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.2%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
24.2%
41%
Dances
Dances
13.7%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.4%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.9%
39.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Potrero District

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Potrero District protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point, Coterie Cathedral Hill and Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Potrero District, California. See full list of communities.
There are 70 memory care facilities near Potrero District, California. See the full list.
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The best memory care facility near you in Potrero District, California is Atria Park of San Mateo. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 70 memory care facilities near you in Potrero District, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Potrero District, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Potrero District, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Potrero District, California ranges from $3500 to $18000. The average Memory Care cost in Potrero District, California is $8,617. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Potrero District, California typically starts at $3500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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