San Francisco, California
The Sequoias San Francisco
1400 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94109
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About this community
The Sequoias San Francisco is a continuing care retirement community at 1400 Geary Blvd, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. The community is owned and operated by Sequoia Living, a Bay Area nonprofit, and has long been a welcoming home for LGBTQ+ older adults. Residents live in a high-rise building at the edge of Japantown, with a 26-story tower, a seven-story atrium courtyard and five gardens.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for The Sequoias San Francisco. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryIndependent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with The Sequoias San Francisco.
Care & support
Assisted living staff help with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, mobility and medication management, and residents may choose to have their own personal caregiver.
Assisted living residents have their own studio apartment with a bathroom, and each apartment has pull cords and a pendant for calling staff.
The memory care neighborhood offers specially trained staff, life enrichment programs developed with brain health experts and residences and community spaces designed for safety.
Skilled nursing is offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation, with a team that includes doctors, nurses, and physical, speech and occupational therapists.
An on-site health clinic is available for drop-in and appointment visits, and residents can keep their own physicians.
Rooms & living spaces
Apartments include tower studios (458 square feet), tower one- and two-bedroom units (583 to 832 square feet), and Garden Court one-bedroom (742 square feet) and two-bedroom (over 1,000 square feet) apartments, each with a kitchenette.
Move-in coordinators help residents fit their belongings into their apartment, and architectural modifications can be made to suit a resident's lifestyle.
Guest suites and rollaway beds are available for visiting friends and relatives, and overnight visitors may stay up to 14 days without approval.
Everyday life
Weekly housekeeping and laundry services are provided, along with linen service and staff for home repairs and maintenance.
Transportation includes rides to local shopping and group outings to Bay Area spots such as vineyards and eateries. The monthly fee also covers meals, utilities and fitness and wellness activities.
Dining & meals
Residents choose between a main menu and the MarketPlace, which serves tapas-inspired small plates, and desserts are made from scratch by a pastry chef.
The dining director, executive chef and nutritionist oversee food preparation, and a resident-led food committee gives input on menus. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available, and the community also offers take-out, catering and private dining.
Activities & connection
Activities include sewing, gardening, art studio classes, Tai chi, creative writing, musical recitals and art history, plus weekly movies and special events.
Fitness classes taught by certified instructors cover stretching, cardiovascular strength, balance and resistance training, along with yoga, walking trips, wellness lectures and group meditation.
Shared spaces & amenities
On-site amenities include a fitness center, library, art studio, auditorium, billiards and game room, art gallery, gift shop, wood shop and full-service beauty salon.
The tower has a rooftop deck on the 26th floor with views of the San Francisco skyline, and the grounds include an 1,800 square-foot dog park. Dogs and cats are generally allowed within weight limits.
Security staff are on site around the clock, and each apartment has a 24-hour emergency call system.
Location & getting around
The community is at 1400 Geary Blvd in San Francisco, near SFMOMA, the de Young Museum, the Asian Art Museum, Davies Symphony Hall and the SF Opera, with Safeway, Whole Foods and Trader Joes in the neighborhood.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact The Sequoias San Francisco. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
