Aegis Living San Francisco in South San Francisco, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy and well-decorated bedroom featuring a bed with colorful pillows, artwork on the walls, and a potted plant by the window.

  • Decor

    A cozy lounge featuring a poker table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

  • Living Room

    A spacious living room featuring a grand piano, elegant furniture, and a warm fireplace with artwork above.

  • Building

    A peaceful courtyard with lush greenery, outdoor seating, and a fountain in front of a multi-story building.

  • Architecture

    A floor plan layout for a one-bedroom assisted living apartment.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy studio apartment featuring a bedroom and a compact kitchenette with minimalist decor.

  • Windows

    A well-lit salon interior with styling chairs and large windows.

  • Dining

    A well-lit dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with flowers and elegant decor.

  • Landscaping

    A charming outdoor patio with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating under a red umbrella.

  • Artwork

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, dresser, and armchair next to a window.

  • Seating Area

    A fitness room equipped with green exercise balls and drumsticks, featuring a seating area and wooden flooring.

  • Fireplace

    An elegantly decorated dining room featuring a set table, chandelier, and fireplace.

  • Floor Plan

    Floor plans for two different studio apartments, one measuring 328 sq. ft and the other 377 sq. ft.

  • Lobby

    A spacious and elegant lobby featuring a wooden desk, a grand staircase, and a chandelier.

Aegis Living San Francisco in South San Francisco, CA

Aegis Living San Francisco is an assisted living and memory care community in South San Francisco, CA.

Information last verified:

2280 Gellert Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Aegis Living San Francisco

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Medication help and close supervision

Care teams help manage medications and provide around-the-clock supervision.

Several residents and families describe support that includes reliable medication distribution and help with diabetic testing. One review specifically highlights 24-hour nursing and the ability to handle glucose checks on site. Families also describe staff making sure residents are settled and not left alone while getting involved in meals and activities.

common 15 reviews mention this

Dining and meal variety

Dining is a frequent bright spot, with lots of meal choices.

Food and meal variety come up repeatedly, including praise for good meals, standby favorites, and options beyond one basic menu. Reviews also mention the chef preparing meals on site and residents having choices. A few notes also flag hiccups in dining service timing, such as courses arriving all at once.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Daily activities and events help residents stay engaged.

Residents and families describe a steady calendar of activities, including exercise, music, games, and day trips. Multiple reviews mention the community updating activities and encouraging group participation, while others note residents are kept busy with regular events like movies. A few comments point out that engagement can vary by resident interests or by how activities were affected during COVID-era restrictions.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Memory care staffing concerns

Some reviewers raise concerns about memory care staffing and nighttime coverage.

While many reviews are positive about overall care, at least one family review says memory care staff were not trained adequately and that staffing was not enough, especially at night during sundowning. Another review points to limited on-duty nursing presence in the dementia ward, which adds to the concern about consistent support.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Parking and walkability limits

Parking and getting around the area can be limiting.

Some reviews describe limited parking and note that the location can feel isolated, with it being hard to walk anywhere. One review also mentions the facility layout makes dining a longer walk from certain rooms. Together, these comments suggest convenience may depend on having reliable transportation.

common 2 reviews mention this

Getting to appointments and outings

Transportation support includes help getting to medical visits.

Two reviews mention staff taking residents to doctor visits and returning them. Another family describes community outings and a shuttle bus for activities like scenic drives and shopping, which can reduce the burden of planning trips.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Francisco International (5 miles away) San Francisco International (5 miles away)
  • Metropolitan Oakland International (14 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.3 miles)
  • Mustards (3.9 miles)
  • Yankee Pier (4.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.2 miles)
  • Lark Creek Grill (4.3 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Rental Car Center (3.1 miles)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (3.5 miles)
  • United Global First Lounge (3.8 miles)
  • International Terminal G (3.9 miles)
  • SFO AirTrain Station - Garage G & BART (3.9 miles)
  • San Francisco International Airport BART Station (3.9 miles)
  • Boarding Area F (4 miles)

Cafes

  • San Francisco Giants Clubhouse (3.9 miles)
  • Neighbor's Corner (7.8 miles)
  • Le Marais Bakery (8.3 miles)
  • Andytown Coffee Roasters (8.3 miles)
  • Sightglass Coffee (8.3 miles)
  • SPRO Coffee Lab (8.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • A & C Convalescent Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • Mills-Peninsula Health Services (5.2 miles)
  • Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Center (7.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the Epiphany (5.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Stonestown Galleria Screenx, 4Dx, & RPX (6 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse New Mission (8 miles)

Parks

  • Stern Grove Dog Park (6.6 miles)
  • Fort Funston (6.6 miles)
  • Glen Canyon Park (6.7 miles)
  • Holly Park (6.7 miles)
  • Upper Douglass Dog Park (7.2 miles)
  • Bernal Heights Park (7.2 miles)
  • Douglass Playground (7.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Noe Valley Pediatrics (7.7 miles)
  • California Skin Institute (8.6 miles)

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