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Portola Gardens

350 University Street, San Francisco, CA 94134

Assisted Living Memory Care Hospice
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(415) 366-1190

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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,838
  • Average State Price: $3,737
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Portola Gardens Description

    Portola Gardens is a very large 104 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care and hospice and is about 2.9 miles outside Daly City, California. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 making it the 31st highest rated community in the city out of 36 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    7.5
    Portola Gardens
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 27 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 28 out of 42 communities in San Francisco
  • Ranking in State: 2450 out of 3640 communities in CA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews for Portola Gardens:

    • One review expressed a devastating personal loss, indicating a significant concern.
    • Several reviews highlighted concerns about the facility's condition, mentioning unpleasant odors, small rooms, and ongoing construction that seemed superficial.
    • Contrastingly, some reviews praised the facility for its great team, valuable resources, and the care provided to residents.
    • Issues with business practices were raised, particularly regarding timely payments to contractors, suggesting potential management problems.
    • Positive aspects noted include the facility's size, friendly staff, detailed care, and activities available for residents, such as gardening and group outings.
    • The facility's aesthetics received mixed reviews; while the exterior and certain areas like the kitchen and front room were appreciated for their beauty and cleanliness, some interior aspects like the rooms were considered outdated.
    • Unique features such as a spooky tree and the facility's historic building in a beautiful location near McLaren Park were mentioned.
    • Personal stories shared highlighted the compassionate care provided to residents, with staff going above and beyond in their duties, especially noted during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.
    • One family's experience detailed how the facility welcomed their loved one with significant care needs, contributing to an improved quality of life and a sense of belonging.

    Overall, reviews of Portola Gardens present a mixed picture, with significant concerns about certain aspects of the facility and management practices, balanced by heartfelt stories of compassionate care and a supportive community.


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    Services

    Weekly housekeeping services

    Building maintenance and groundskeeping

    Friendly and professional staff


    Room Amenities

    Private and shared accommodations

    All utilities paid, excluding phone


    Pet

    Small pets welcomed



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Daly City which is 2.9 miles away and has a population of 106,562 (small city).
    • The average income is $66,147, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 66
      • Low Temperature: 53
      • Average Temperature: 59.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 88 days of rain and 276 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 38.3 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 3.04% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 34.37% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 33% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 46% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.79 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 214.0, Moderate Days 29.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    San Bruno Supermarket
    0.6 miles away
    Manila Oriental Market
    0.9 miles away
    Foodsco
    0.9 miles away
    Good Life Grocery
    0.9 miles away
    Smart & Final
    1.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    University Street & Bacon Street
    0.0 miles away
    Felton Street & University Street
    0.1 miles away
    University Street & Felton Street
    0.1 miles away
    Felton Street & Amherst Street
    0.2 miles away
    University Street & Woolsey Street
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of the West
    0.6 miles away
    Sterling Bank & Trust
    0.6 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.6 miles away
    Sterling Bank
    1.1 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    CPMC Saint Luke's Campus
    1.5 miles away
    San Francisco General Hospital
    2.0 miles away
    Laguna Honda Hospital And Rehabilitation Center
    2.6 miles away
    UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
    3.0 miles away
    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco
    3.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Central Drug Store
    1.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.5 miles away
    CarePlus / CVS
    2.7 miles away
    TIN Rx Pharmacy
    2.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Mission Dental Care
    1.4 miles away
    Dr. E. F. Savio, Dr. C. I. Skelley, Dr. Ted Savio, Dentistry
    1.4 miles away
    Mission Terrace Dental
    1.4 miles away
    Noe Valley Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
    1.6 miles away
    Mission Street
    1.9 miles away

    Parks

    John McLaren Park
    0.1 miles away
    Portola
    0.2 miles away
    Louis Sutter Playground
    0.2 miles away
    Portola Recreation Center
    0.3 miles away
    Joan's Oasis
    0.3 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Misión San Francisco de Asís
    2.7 miles away
    Grace Cathedral
    4.6 miles away
    Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco
    4.8 miles away
    Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church
    9.1 miles away
    Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church
    9.6 miles away

    Shopping

    Stonestown Galleria Mall
    3.4 miles away
    Westfield San Francisco Centre
    4.0 miles away
    Metreon
    4.0 miles away
    East Mall
    4.2 miles away
    Kintetsu Mall
    4.2 miles away

    Culture

    Jerry Garcia Memorial Amphitheater
    0.4 miles away
    Inclusions Gallery
    0.9 miles away
    Public Glass
    1.1 miles away
    Bayview Opera House Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre
    1.5 miles away
    Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
    1.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Imperial Gardens Sea Food
    0.6 miles away
    Round Table Pizza
    0.6 miles away
    Hoy Sun Restaurant
    0.6 miles away
    Hong Kong BBQ Restaurant
    0.6 miles away
    American-Chinese Food / Red House Bakery
    0.6 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of CA. It is a large-sized community with 104 total beds.

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