Frank Residences - Assisted Living & Memory Care

    1 Avalon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Exceptional staff and immaculate resort

    I moved my dad into the Frank Residence and am very pleased. The staff are exceptional-professional, attentive and genuinely caring-our brand-new apartment and the immaculate, resort-like facility (beautiful dining with healthy meals, fitness/swim/theaters, salons) offer abundant daily activities and capable medical support. Parking is convenient, the environment feels safe and well-maintained, and the value seems fair; I recommend this community.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Administer insulin injections
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Diabetes care
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program
    • Physical therapy
    • Preventative health screenings
    • Rehabilitation program
    • Respite program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision
    • Same day assessments

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • 1 bedrooms
    • 2 bedrooms
    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Spa
    • Studios
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Care with behavioral issues
    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Parkinson's care
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Located close to restaurants
    • Located close to shopping centers
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Cafe
    • Dining room
    • Family private dining rooms
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor patio
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Religious/meditation center
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Family education and support services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination
    • Swimming pool

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Continuing learning programs
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.00·(12)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Attentive, compassionate staff
    • Immaculate, well-maintained interior and grounds
    • Modern, newly renovated apartments
    • Resort-style facilities and aesthetics
    • Extensive, varied activity programming
    • On-site fitness, pool, and wellness amenities
    • Theater and scheduled entertainment offerings
    • Healthy and varied dining options
    • Secure, safe environment with convenient guest parking
    • Competitive value relative to local market
    • On-site basic clinical care with emergency-response awareness

    Cons

    • Inconsistent dining quality and meal satisfaction
    • Variable clinical-care consistency for higher-acuity needs
    • Staff performance and conduct variability
    • Slow responsiveness to resident requests and call-response delays
    • Unclear fee-increase and billing transparency
    • Personal-property handling and tracking weaknesses
    • Variable consistency of memory-care practices

    Summary of reviews

    Frank Residences is consistently described as a modern, resort-like assisted living and memory care community with well-maintained grounds and contemporary apartments. Many families emphasize the facility’s aesthetics and upkeep, citing immaculate common areas, attractive dining spaces, and a range of on-site wellness amenities such as pools, fitness rooms, salons, and theaters. The overall value proposition is often characterized as fair or competitive for the market.

    Staff and care receive mixed but mainly positive commentary. Numerous accounts praise attentive, compassionate caregivers and front-line staff; reviewers highlight staff who are personable, responsive in many situations, and capable of basic clinical assessment, including recognition of when to escalate to emergency services. At the same time, there are clear concerns about variability in staff performance and conduct, and some families experienced delays in assistance or communication lapses. This pattern suggests generally good baseline staffing but uneven execution on care consistency and responsiveness.

    Dining and activities are strong selling points but show internal inconsistency. The community offers extensive programmed activities — daily events, music and movie nights, men’s groups, and religious services are commonly mentioned — and reviewers value the breadth of social and recreational options. Dining facilities are described as attractive and modern, and many reviewers praise meal variety and healthy choices; however, others report dissatisfaction with food quality, indicating inconsistent dining experiences across residents or meal services.

    Management, operations, and resident-property handling are areas to probe further during a tour. Some families raised concerns about unpredictable annual rate increases and a need for clearer billing and contract communication. Additionally, there are isolated but consequential complaints about lost personal items and questions about how the community tracks and protects resident possessions. These operational issues, combined with the variability in staff conduct, point to opportunities for stronger administrative transparency and tighter procedural controls.

    For prospective residents and families: the community offers high-quality physical facilities, robust programming, and many attentive staff members, making it attractive for individuals seeking an active, resort-style environment with onsite wellness amenities. Those with higher-acuity medical needs, complex memory-care requirements, or strong preferences for consistently predictable billing and property-protection practices should seek detailed clarification from management about clinical oversight, staffing patterns, emergency protocols, dementia-care staffing ratios, and contract terms before committing.

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    Location

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    Frank Residences - Assisted Living & Memory Care is located at 1 Avalon Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94112.

    About Frank Residences - Assisted Living & Memory Care

    Frank Residences - Assisted Living & Memory Care sits within the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living and offers care that helps seniors keep as much independence as possible while getting the help they need. Residents and families will find assisted living services like help with daily activities, bathing, dressing, and medication management, as well as meals and personal care, all offered by staff who are around day and night. The community has dedicated memory care neighborhoods for people living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory loss, with secured spaces, specialized programs, and memory-friendly floor plans that make getting around simpler. There's a strong focus on Jewish values like compassion, inclusion, and dignity, and you'll see this in everything from the inclusive social programs to the family education and support offered for memory care residents.

    Frank Residences offers modern, private apartments, private suites with private baths, and several assisted living floor plans, including Seacliff, Merced, and Presidio, all designed for comfort and ease. Staff adjust individual care plans as needs change, so residents can stay safe and supported. Families will notice that residents get round-the-clock medical care if needed, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, wound care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies, plus extra help for those with memory loss, Parkinson's, or diabetes. "Celebrating the now" is the memory care approach here, meaning staff work to keep residents engaged in the present by offering music, arts, fitness, social events, and innovative therapies, all in secure community areas.

    Frank Residences provides an active, maintenance-free lifestyle with resort-style features like a fitness center, therapeutic pool, bocce ball court, spa and salon, art studio, library, movie theatre, and performance center. Dining is supported by multiple venues with a focus on good nutrition, and housekeeping, campus security, gardening, and serene outdoor spaces are offered as standard. Pets are welcome, and residents can join community-based programming meant to encourage hobbies, friendships, and emotional well-being. There's a strong sense of connection, with staff helping residents build personalized routines and take part in meaningful daily activities.

    Family members can use Byer Square membership for extra programs or campus experiences, and respite care is available for short-term stays. Frank Residences has a solid community reputation, with a reported score of 9.9 on their proprietary system. It gives seniors and families a variety of care levels and lifestyle options grounded in Jewish values, allowing residents to feel supported, engaged, and respected.

    People often ask...

    Frank Residences - Assisted Living & Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,900 per month.

    Frank Residences - Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

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    The full address for this community is 1 Avalon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112.

    No, Frank Residences - Assisted Living & Memory Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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