Housing

BALANCE Housing Counseling (certified by HUD): Pre-Purchase, Rental, Post-Purchase, Default-Foreclosure Prevention, HECM/Reverse Mortgage 888-456-2227

https://www.balancepro.org/housing-education-and-counseling/

Stuck in place: How older adults end up trapped inside their own homes | UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism

https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/5-ways-help-someone-age-in-place/

Accessibility/Safety

Asthma Home Visiting Program https://www.sfdph.org/dph/EH/asthma/default.asp SFDPH Environmental Health staff can visit the home of asthma patients who are referred by their healthcare provider and conduct a one-time home survey visit, at no charge, to identify common environmental asthma triggers and help residents achieve solutions. At the end of the home visit, patients will be given educational materials, recommendations and tools (such as free allergen-proof mattress covers, referrals to home help aid services, etc.) for controlling in-home asthma triggers. Contact 415-252-3929.

Community & Home Injury Prevention Program for Seniors (CHIPPS)

https://www.sf.gov/get-help-prevent-falls-and-injuries-your-home SFDPH staff provide home safety assessments and falls prevention tips for seniors age 60+ or adults with permanent disability in their homes, and minor home safety modifications if income < 100% AMI (2024, 1 person: $104,900). Contact 628-206-7695.

Hazard reduction

Burn Safety and Prevention for Older Adults https://www.nyp.org/burn-center/burn-safety-prevention-and-educational-brochures
Remembering When™ Fire & Fall Prevention (2013) https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Teaching-tools/Remembering-When
Falls prevention: STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/patient.html
Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/check_for_safety_brochure-a.pdf
NCOA Fall-Proof Home https://www.ncoa.org/article/18-steps-to-fall-proofing-your-home
Reducing fall hazards within the environment https://www.cochrane.org/CD013258/MUSKINJ_reducing-fall-hazards-within-environment
Home & Car Safety Guides https://www.thehartford.com/resources/mature-market-excellence/publications-on-aging
Hoarding Task Forces & Other Resources - Hoarding (iocdf.org) https://hoarding.iocdf.org/hoarding-task-forces/
Clutter Free Organizing Services https://clutterfreeservices.com/resources.html
Mental Health Association of SF resources for minimizing clutter https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/hoarding-behavior/
The decluttering philosophy that can help you keep your home organized https://www.npr.org/2022/12/19/1144110063/clear-out-your-clutter
How To Do a Whole-House Declutter in a Month https://www.realsimple.com/how-to-declutter-your-entire-house-8549376
https://www.axios.com/2024/07/02/hoarding-americans-aging-senate-report
Senate Aging Committee Report on Hoarding Disorder July 2024 - DocumentCloud

Home modification

AARP Home Checklist for Aging in Place https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2021/aging-in-place-checklist.html
AARP Home Fit Guide https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2020/homefit-guide.html
AARP Home Improvement Contractor https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/info-2014/7-steps-to-hiring-a-contractor.html
CDA Home Modifications https://aging.ca.gov/How_Do_I/Make_Home_Modifications/
Contractors State License Board 800-321-2752 (CSLB) https://www.cslb.ca.gov/
What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring A Contractor https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/GuidesAndPublications/WhatSeniorsShouldKnow.pdf
What Can Be Done To Better Support Older Adults To Age Successfully In Their Homes And Communities? | Health Affairs
Housing Options & Strategies for Aging in Place

https://pace.sfsu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/housing-options-and-strategies-for-aging-in-place-emiko-takagi-oct-14-2019.pdf

HUD Aging in Place: Facilitating Choice & Independence https://www.huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/em/fall13/highlight2.html
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Aging in Place Remodeling Checklist https://www.nahb.org/education-and-events/education/designations/certified-aging-in-place-specialist-caps/Additional-Resources/Aging-In-Place-Remodeling-Checklist Checklist
NPR Aging at Home series https://www.npr.org/series/129085934/aging-at-home-helping-seniors-stay-put
Rehabilitation Engineering & AT Society of N. America (RESNA) https://www.resna.org/
Universal Design 7 Principles https://universaldesign.ie/What-is-Universal-Design/The-7-Principles/
Universal design features by room https://bonus.udll.com/sc/complete.php?guid=addb4b3e-4e8c-4df4-86b0-e08932be24bd
USC & National Resource Center on Home Modification https://homemods.org/resources/
Visitability: Basic Access to Homes https://visitability.org/
https://homemods.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/California..hmfunding.usc_.acl_.pdf
https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/laying-the-foundation-housing-accessibility-and-affordability-for-older-adults-and-people-with-disabilities

DAS Residential Video Doorbell Program to enhance safety/security. Eligibility: SF resident; age 60+ or AWD; no security cameras/other video doorbell devices; working and stable wi-fi internet at home; access to smart device (smartphone, iPad, other smart tablets) compatible to download & use Ring device/application; reside in single-family or duplex (apt/condo not eligible); own or rent with landlord permission to install external video. Contact Self-Help for the Elderly 415-677-7684. https://www.selfhelpelderly.org/shering (ends 12/31/2024)

https://www.sfhsa.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2023-01/k_self-help_for_the_elderly_residential_video_doorbell_program.pdf

Habitat for Humanity Greater SF https://habitatgsf.org/habitat-for-humanity-greater-san-francisco-home-repairs-south-east-city/ Home repair projects address safety and accessibility for 10+ year owner-occupants in SF; current on mortgage, property taxes, and homeowners insurance payments; and meet income qualifications. Contact 415-625-1036.

10/2023 no longer limited to specific southeastern SF neighborhoods

PG&E’s Energy Savings Assistance Program https://www.pge.com/energysavings
provides free energy upgrades and home repairs, incl. new appliances (refrigerators), water heaters and furnaces (replace/repair), insulation and weatherproofing, and LED light bulbs. Eligibility: 1) live in a house/mobile home/apartment that is at least 5 years old, and 2) proof of income requirements. Contact: 1-800-933-9555.

Rebuilding Together SF (RTSF) Safe at Home/Critical Home Repair https://rebuildingtogethersf.org/ provides income qualified elderly and disabled homeowners/tenants with landlord authorization in SF home repair and modification services (e.g., smoke detectors, grab bars, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, etc.) designed to allow them to live more safely and more independently in their homes. RTSF provides financial assistance up to 50% of total cost of Stairlift. Contact 415-905-1611 or apply at https://rebuildingtogethersf.org/apply/

SF MOH CalHome Loan Program https://sfmohcd.org/calhome provides 3% interest, deferred payment loan to address code deficiencies, health & safety hazards, deferred maintenance, remediation of lead-based paint hazards, and accessibility modifications in owner-occupied properties; available on first come, first serve basis.

SF MOH Senior Home Repair Program (SHRP) https://sfmohcd.org/shrp provides up to $50K in form of forgivable loan, to low-and-moderate income <120% AMI (2023, 1 person: $121K) senior (age 55+)/ disabled homeowners residing in historically distressed and underserved neighborhoods in SF (Bayview Hunters Point, Western Addition, Hayes Valley, Oceanview-Merced-Ingleside), with roof/HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) replacement/repairs, and accessibility modifications. https://sf.gov/reports/october-2022/senior-home-repair-program-shrp

VA Home Modification Grants

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/veterans/info-2024/military-home-benefit-guide.html

SF Housing Code holds property owners responsible for maintaining their property, while the tenants are responsible for routine housekeeping.

Report complaint about construction, electrical, plumbing, living conditions, or disability access to DBI online https://www.sf.gov/report-building-problem, or contact 311.

SF Dept. of Building Inspection (DBI) https://sf.gov/departments/department-building-inspection *Do not contact if unit is illegal. Call 628-652-3200. File online complaint https://dbiweb02.sfgov.org/dbi_complaints/Default2.aspx

Code Enforcement Outreach Program | San Francisco (sf.gov)

Rental Home Getting Cold This Winter? What You Can Legally Ask of Your Landlord | KQED

Minimum Heat Requirements | San Francisco (sf.gov)

19HeatOrdinance0506.pdf (sfdbi.org)

SF Health Code prohibits mold as a public health nuisance. Report health code violations (such as mold) to DPH environmental health code enforcement program at 415-252-3805, or online at https://www.sfdph.org/dph/EH/Housing/healthy.asp

Mold Health Guidance https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/MoldHealthGuidance.cleaned.pdf

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/california-rules-regarding-mold-rental-properties.html

SF Dept. of Public Health (DPH) https://www.sf.gov/departments/department-public-health

Environmental Health: 415-252-3800 https://www.sfdph.org/dph/EH/default.asp

Rodent & Vector Control: 415-252-3805 https://www.sfdph.org/dph/EH/Vector/default.asp

Sound/Noise https://howloud.com/soundscore/

Noise Enforcement https://sfdph.org/dph/EH/Noise/default.asp

311 Noise Complaints https://www.sf.gov/report-noise-problem

Guide to Noise Law in San Francisco | Law Soup SF

The growing movement against noise pollution : NPR

Second-Hand Smoke https://www.publichealthlawcenter.org/sites/default/files/resources/Tenants-Rights-Guide.pdf

Accommodation

HUD Disability https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/disability_overview

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) 510.644.2555 https://dredf.org/vertical/housing/

Emotional Support Animals and Fair Housing Law (ca.gov) (12/2022)

Service and support animals | San Francisco

AARP Livable Communities https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/info-2014/livable-communities-fact-sheet-series.html

Livability https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/

Walkability https://www.walkscore.com/

AARP Walk Audit https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/getting-around/aarp-walk-audit-tool-kit.html

Affordability

HCV (SECTION 8) LOTTERY WAITLIST OPENING
Opens Monday, October 23, 2023 starting at 8:00 AM PT; Closes Monday, November 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM PT* *Applications are estimated to take 10-20 minutes to complete.Apply Online Only: https://sfha.myhousing.com. https://sfha.org/housing-programs/waitlist

Housing Authority of SF is accepting online applications for the RAD/PBV (Project-Based Section 8) lottery waitlist starting Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time and closing Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. www.sfha.org/housing-programs or www.sfha.org/housing-programs/waitlist

Housing Authority of SF is opening RAD/PBV (Project-Based Section 8) and Public Housing waitlist applications to the public on 5/07/2025 starting at 8 AM PT, and closing on 5/21/2025 at 5 PM PT. Apply by phone 415-715-5200, or online https://sfha.myhousing.com For more information, visit www.sfha.org/housing-programs/waitlist.

Frequently Asked Questions: HUD-Subsidized Housing for Older Adults with Criminal Records (windows.net)

Affordable Housing https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/California/San-Francisco

Subsidized (rent at 30% income):

Public housing (HUD, SFHA) https://sfha.org/housing-programs/public-housing
Section 8 housing choice vouchers (HUD, SFHA) subsidy assigned to individual https://sfha.org/housing-programs/housing-choice-voucher-participants
HOPWA (HUD, MOHCD) https://sf.gov/reports/november-2022/plus-housing-program for low-income (<50% AMI: $52,450 in 2024, rent burden >50%) people living with HIV: housing subsidies/vouchers (for stably housed) and subsidized units (lottery for transitionally housed).
Project-based Section 8 (HUD, housing developer, waitlist depend on each bldg) subsidy assigned to entire bldg

Local Operating Subsidy Program (LOSP) https://sfmohcd.org/sites/default/files/Documents/MOH/Asset%20Management/LOSP%20Policies%20Procedures%20Manual.pdf

Senior Operating Subsidy (SOS)

https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/SOS%20Policies%20and%20Procedures%20Manual%202023.pdf

Council of Community Housing Org (CCHO) https://www.sfccho.org/affordable-housing

Asian Inc. https://www.asianinc.org/affordable-rentals

Avalon https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california/san-francisco-apartments/

Bridge https://bridgehousing.com/properties/?fwp_categories=san-francisco

CCDC https://www.chinatowncdc.org/our-housing/apply-for-housing

CCH https://www.cchnc.org/locations/

EAH https://www.eahhousing.org/apartment-search/

Front Porch https://covia.org/living/senior-living/

Human Good https://www.humangood.org/affordable-housing/community-directory

JSCO https://jsco.net/city/san-francisco/

Mercy https://www.mercyhousing.org/find-housing/

TNDC https://www.tndc.org/buildings

TODCO https://www.todco.org/becoming-a-resident

2025 May-June Summer of Affordable Housing https://summerofhousing.org/

Craigslist https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/

DAHLIA (Database of Affordable Housing Listings, Information, Applications) BMR lottery https://housing.sfgov.org/

List of housing counselors https://housing.sfgov.org/get-assistance

Openhouse list of Affordable & Low-Income Housing Opportunities https://bit.ly/3o3Uka9

Senior (age 62+) & Disabled Affordable Rentals https://sfmohcd.org/sites/default/files/FileCenter/Documents/7537-Senior-Disabled%20Affordable%20Rentals.pdf

SF rental opportunities https://sf.gov/information/san-francisco-rental-opportunities

SF Tenant Clinic assist with applying for housing and/or appealing decisions from SF MOHCD Wed. 1-4 pm 415-266-6083 https://www.balancepro.org/housing-counseling/rental-counseling/

Next Village SF Affordable Senior Housing in SF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru6iveMnF_Q

Openhouse Affordable Housing Workshop (virtual, 2nd Thu./4th Tue.) how to start affordable housing rental search; register online https://www.openhousesf.org/support-services#workshop

Openhouse Housing & Resource Navigation Team email at housing@openhousesf.org or call 415-728-0195

Report_SFDAS_Affordable Housing Overview October 2021.pdf (sfhsa.org)

Could This New Tool Help You Find Affordable Housing Listings in the Bay Area? | KQED (7/26/2023)

Bay Area outside SF

Doorway Housing Portal https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/

East Bay Housing Org https://ebho.org/looking-for-housing/

Openhouse Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo)

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5edfc8058a79fa72e7b4820e/t/674a1b9d947fdc1788ed065a/1732909982322/

Co-housing

Legal and Financial Issues to Consider When Co-Owning a Home, by Janelle Orsi

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/legal-financial-issues-consider-when-co-owning-home.html

Pros and Cons of Living With Friends in Older Age https://www.nextavenue.org/pros-cons-living-with-friends-older-age/

Learn How Two Communities Prevent Social Isolation: These co-housing options in Denmark and the U.S. try something new (multigenerational) – PBS Newshour video https://www.nextavenue.org/how-communities-prevent-social-isolation/

Beth Baker's Community Links http://www.bethbaker.net/disc.htm

Cohousing Association of America https://www.cohousing.org/

California cohousing communities https://www.calcoho.org/communities

East Bay cohousing https://www.ebcoho.org/

Find Communities - Foundation for Intentional Community (ic.org)

SF cohousing https://www.meetup.com/San-Francisco-Cohousing-Project/

Women for Living in Community resources https://www.womenlivingincommunity.com/resources/

'Cohousing' is the answer for some people who find parenting very isolating : Shots - Health News : NPR

Home-sharing https://nationalsharedhousing.org/

Home Match https://frontporch.net/live/home-match/ Homeseeker eligibility: age 18+, live/work/study in SF, income <120% AMI (2023, 1 person: $121K), complete application, pass criminal & tenant history background check, provide references. 415-351-1000.

Room catalog https://www.canva.com/design/DAFBpcS-kbU/EIHz_wRnlOwRWuEy2f1ZIQ/view

New Golden Girls https://www.nextavenue.org/the-new-golden-girls/

Home Sharing: A Growing Trend for Retirees To Reduce Costs and Isolation - Retirement Daily on TheStreet: Finance and Retirement Advice, Analysis, and More

What ‘boommates’ are and why you might want to join them (msn.com)

Deep cleaning

Bio 911 925-400-9187 https://www.bio911sf.com/large-hoarding-cleanup-sanitization

Biohazard Plus 415-756-8296 https://www.junkhoardingcleanupusa.com/contact-us.html

Junkluggers 415-360-0359 https://www.junkluggers.com/locations/california-ca/6160-the-junkluggers-of-san-francisco-the-peninsula.html

Steri-Clean 415-322-1011 https://hoardingcleanup.com/steri_clean_california

Downsizing

Downsizing a Home: A Checklist for Caregivers - Family Caregiver Alliance

Guide to Resizing and Relocation - NASMM

How to Downsize – KonMari | The Official Website of Marie Kondo

Home Organization Insights — San Diego Professional Home Organizer | Fulfilling Your Future

Swedish Death Cleaning Checklist: Method & Steps (goodhousekeeping.com)

The Joys of Swedish Death Cleaning - Senior Living Video By Positive Aging Community (retirementlivingsourcebook.com)

20 tips to help you get rid of junk https://helpingseniorssell.blogspot.com/2015/06/helping-parents-downsize.html

MHASF Resource List for Minimizing Clutter https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/collecting-behaviors-hoarding-disorder/

National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO) search https://www.napo.net/

Home organizers

Artful Organizing, 415-265-7581 https://www.artfulorganizingsf.com/about
Let’s Make Room, 510-846-1976 https://letsmakeroom.com/services/special-offers/
Next Highest Good, 917-822-3003 https://nexthighestgood.com/services

Donation Centers

Community Thrift Store, 623 Valencia St., SF 94110, 415-861-4910 https://www.communitythriftsf.org/goodwill-salvation-army-or-cts/
Dress for Success SF, 500 Sutter St., Ste 218, SF 94102, 415-362-0034 https://www.sfdress.org/donate/donate-clothing
Goodwill, 3605 Buchanan St., SF 94123, 415-409-1494 https://sfgoodwill.org/find-a-donation-center/
Salvation Army, 3550 Cesar Chavez St., SF 94110; 3921 Geary Blvd., SF 94118, 415-876-6390 https://sanfranciscoarc.salvationarmy.org/

Sell

Buffalo Exchange https://buffaloexchange.com/How-To-Sell/
Craigslist for sale/post https://sfbay.craigslist.org/
Crossroads Trading https://crossroadstrading.com/buy-sell-trade/

Recycling solution search https://search.earth911.com/

SF Environment Zero Waste https://sfenvironment.org/zero-waste-in-SF-is-recycling-composting-and-reuse

CalRecycle 800-732-9253 (RECYCLE) https://calrecycle.ca.gov/

Dispose old meds kiosk locator https://myoldmeds.com/kiosk-locator/

Relocating

National Association of Specialty & Senior Move Managers (NASMM)

https://www.nasmm.org/education-and-training/guide-to-resizing-and-relocation/

https://www.nasmm.org/find-a-move-manager/

Protect Your Move | FMCSA (dot.gov)

Home Away from Home: Relocating Your Parents - Family Caregiver Alliance

When is it Time for Assisted Living or a Nursing Home? (carepathways.com)

Assisted Living: Your Complete Guide - Center for Mental Health and Aging

https://www.aarpethel.com/lifestyle/are-you-ready-for-a-55-plus-active-living-community

https://www.nextavenue.org/transfer-trauma-moving-to-a-care-facility/

LTC facility placement (provider paid commission on referrals)

Assisted Living Locators 415-766-0361 https://assistedlivinglocators.com/care-advisor/sanfrancisco

California Registry 1-800-777-7575 https://www.calregistry.com/san-francisco-senior-care/

Elder Pros 415-815-7820 https://www.elder-pros.com/

Exceptional Senior Placement 510-910-0344 https://eseniorplacement.com/

Premier Placement 415-717-8166 https://premierplacementservice.com/

Seniorly https://www.seniorly.com/

Stegner Registry https://www.stegnerregistry.com/ (not active)

Senior-care referral site ‘A Place for Mom’ stays mum on neglect (msn.com)

https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2025/may/01/nursing-home-assisted-living-costs-care

https://theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/piecing-together-quality-long-term-care.pdf

American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) https://www.whereyoulivematters.org/

Choosing residential care facility for elderly (RCFE)

California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Senior Care Licensing RCFE & CCRC https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/senior-care-licensing

• Search RCFE https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/facility-search-welcome
• California Assisted Living Association (CALA) Consumer Center provider search https://caassistedliving.org/about-assisted-living/shopping-for-al/
• Leading Age search nonprofit members who run ALF, CCRC, HCBS, SNF, senior housing https://leadingage.org/findmember

Consumer resources & checklists:

AARP ALF Checklist https://assets.aarp.org/www.aarp.org_/articles/learn/sidebars/3-checklist.htm
CANHR Evaluation Checklist for RCFEs https://canhr.org/evaluation-checklist-for-rcfes/
CDSS Choosing RCFE in California https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/OHC-RCFE.pdf
Center for Excellence in Assisted Living (CEAL) https://theceal.org/resources/
https://theceal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Medical-and-Mental-Health-Recommendations-Checklist.pdf
https://theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2._How_to_Select_an_Assisted-Living_Facility.pdf
Consumer Reports https://www.consumerreports.org/elder-care/elder-care-and-assisted-living-who-will-care-for-you/#resources
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) https://www.ahcancal.org/Assisted-Living/Consumer-Resources/Pages/default.aspx
How to Find the Right Assisted Living Facility (brainandlife.org)
Elder Care Alliance Checklist for Visiting Senior Living Community https://eldercarealliance.org/visit-checklist/
Seniorly ALF Checklist https://www.seniorly.com/resource-center/senior-living-guides/assisted-living-checklist-questions-to-ask-on-your-tour
WaPo Questions to choosing ALF https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-an-assisted-living-facility/ar-AA1lD010

How to pay: SSI/SSP https://caassistedliving.org/provider-resources/and-more/ssissp-rates/;

Medi-Cal AL waiver https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Pages/AssistedLivingWaiver.aspx;

VA Pension https://www.veteransaidbenefit.org/aid_and_attendance_pension_benefit.htm;

LTC insurance https://acl.gov/ltc/costs-and-who-pays/what-is-long-term-care-insurance; private pay

AL options for low-income https://www.assistedliving.org/assisted-living-near-me/assisted-living-options-low-income-elders/

11 Ways to Afford the Assisted Living Care You Need - Consumer Reports (8/31/2017)

(leverage LI policy, VA pension, home loan/HELOC, reverse mortgage, ALF flexible pricing, non-profit CCRC)

Elder Care and Assisted Living: Who Will Care for You? - Consumer Reports (8/31/2017)

https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/assisted-living-facilities-understanding-long-term-care-options-for-older-adults

Choosing nursing home

Compare nursing homes https://www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/what-part-a-covers/compare-nursing-home-quality
California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) SNF, intermed care https://www.cahf.org/Directories
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Health Care Facilities https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/HealthCareFacilities.aspx
California LTC Ombudsman https://www.aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Long-Term_Care_Ombudsman/
https://theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/consumer-guide-to-choosing-a-nursing-home-final.pdf
LTC Community Coalition Nursing Home Data https://nursinghome411.org/data/
USN&WR nursing home search https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/search?page=2&location=San+Francisco%2C+CA

CANHR Nursing Home Evaluation Checklist https://canhr.org/nursing-home-evaluation-checklist/

Justice in Aging Common Nursing Home Problems https://justiceinaging.org/common-nursing-home-problems-how-to-resolve-them/

NH Residents' Rights https://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/issues/residents-rights-factsheet.pdf

How to pay: Medicare https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-snf-care ($0 co-pay for 1st 20 days/$194.50 coinsurance for days 21-100/all costs after 100th day); Medi-Cal LTC (income paid toward cost except $35 Personal Allowance/Medi-Cal pays rest); VA Pension; LTC insurance; private pay

See Medical

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) aka Life Plan Communities

AARP How CCRCs work https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/info-2017/continuing-care-retirement-communities.html

CANHR CCRC Consumer Guide https://canhr.org/continuing-care-retirement-communities/

CARF Consumer Guide to Life Plan Communities https://www.carf.org/Resources/RetirementLiving/

10 Questions to Bring on Your Senior Care Facility Tour (carepathways.com)

https://www.agebuzz.com/bloggers/navigating-the-future-our-checklist-for-choosing-a-continuing-care-retirement-community-by-kathleen-rehl/

Heritage on the Marina, 3400 Laguna St., SF 94132, 415-202-0300 https://heritageonthemarina.org/
SF Towers, 1661 Pine St., SF 94109, 415-776-0500 https://covia.org/san-francisco-towers/
Sequoias, 1400 Geary Blvd., SF 94109, 415-922-9700 https://sanfrancisco.sequoialiving.org/

Retention/Housing rights

Eviction Defense Collaborative (EDC) https://evictiondefense.org/about/programs/ 976 Mission St., 94103; 415-947-0797

Legal assistance to people who are in legal proceedings for eviction *Notice to Quit, Summons + Complaint for Unlawful Detainer: call 415-659-9184 or email legal@evictiondefense.org
Rental Assistance Disbursement Component (RADCo) https://evictiondefense.org/services/rental-assistance/ provides grants to SF tenants who have fallen behind on their rent due to temporary financial setbacks: call 415-470-5211 or email at edcradco@evictiondefense.org
SF Right to Counsel (Prop F) https://evictiondefense.org/services/right-to-counsel/ lead agency. Each tenant who is eligible for a free attorney will go through an intake process and be assigned to an appropriate non-profit legal services organization: AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP); Asian Law Caucus (ALC); Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach (APILO); Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal); Eviction Defense Collaborative (EDC); Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP); Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of SF (JDC); Legal Assistance to the Elderly (LAE); Open Door Legal (ODL); Tenderloin Housing Clinic (THC).
Shelter Client Advocates https://evictiondefense.org/services/shelter-client-advocacy/ work with residents of homeless shelters funded by SF to monitor shelter conditions and application of shelter rules.

See Legal Assistance

SF Sheriff's Eviction Assistance Unit http://www.w.sfsheriff.com/faqs.html

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=947382590436867

Asian Inc. https://www.asianinc.org/housing/rental-housing-program/ 415-928-5910

Bill Soro Housing Program (BiSHoP) https://bishopsf.org/ 1110 Howard St., 94103. 415-513-5177

Causa Justa/Just Cause https://cjjc.org/services/servicios-para-inquilinos-de-san-francisco-san-francisco-tenant-services/ provides tenant counseling. 4804 Mission St., Ste 231, 415-487-9203 (closed 12/2024)

Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC) https://www.chinatowncdc.org/building-community/organizing-and-advocacy/housing-counseling provides housing counseling. 663 Clay St., 94111, 415-984-2728

Housing & Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) https://www.heraca.org/ provides free legal services to low and moderate income residents to help tenants, homeowners and homeless residents. (510) 271-8443

Housing Rights Committee (HRC) http://hrcsf.org/counseling/ provide free tenant rights counseling for SF renters, both private and subsidized housing tenants, including public housing, low-income housing and Section 8.

Mission Office: 1663 Mission St, Ste #504, SF 94103, 415-703-8644.*public housing, Section 8
Richmond Office: 4301 Geary Blvd/7th Ave., SF 94118, 415-947-9085.

SF Anti-Displacement Coalition https://sfadc.org/help/

SF Rent Board https://sfrb.org/ counseling in-person or by phone. 25 Van Ness Ave./Fell St., Ste 320, 94102. 415-252-4600

SF Tenants Union https://sftu.org/ tenant counseling. 558 Capp St./21st St., 94110. 415-282-6622

*Eviction process https://sftu.org/eviction/

https://sf.gov/information/evictions

South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN)

https://www.somcan.org/tenant-counseling-program1 by appointment only. 1038 Mission St., 94103. 415-255-7693. https://www.somcan.org/tenant-get-help

Tenants Together https://www.tenantstogether.org/ 415-495-8100

Tenderloin Housing Clinic (THC) https://www.thclinic.org/program/legal-program/

represents low-income tenants, primarily seniors, the disabled, minority and immigrant families, in SF in landlord-tenant and housing law, often as defendants in unlawful detainer actions and in affirmative lawsuits for wrongful eviction, and to address substandard housing conditions. 710 Van Ness Ave., 94102, 415-771-9850.

West Side Tenants Association Eviction Response Network https://sfern.org/tenant-resources/

Single Room Occupancy (SRO) https://www.sf.gov/single-room-occupancy-sro-collaborative-program

Central City SRO Collaborative (Tenderloin, SoMa) http://www.ccsroc.net/ 472 Ellis St., 94102, 415-775-7110

Chinatown SRO Collaborative https://www.chinatowncdc.org/ 663 Clay St., 94111. 415-984-2728.

Mission SRO Collaborative https://www.dscs.org/our-work/community-engagement-organizing/#housing-rights Dolores St Community Services, 938 Valencia St., 94110, 415-282-6209, x119

Housing subsidies – see Financial Assistance

https://sf.gov/information/rent-relief-resources

https://www.homeownershipsf.org/foreclosure-prevention/

Designing for Housing Stability (americanbar.org)

Eviction Innovation – Initiatives to address the eviction crisis

Landlord Trying to Keep Your Security Deposit? What Renters Can Do | KQED

9/24/2024 New California eviction law: Renters get longer to respond - CalMatters