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Autumn Glow

654 Grove Street

4.2(5 ratings)· San Francisco average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
15
Licensed capacity
15 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Autumn Glow Alzheimer'S Home, Inc.
Language
Cantonese-speaking staff, Chinese meals served daily
Pricing model
Fixed monthly fee covers care and services
Financial aid
HUD low-income financial assistance available
Transportation
Twice-weekly van service to off-site day program
Operator
Run by nonprofit Self-Help for the Elderly since 2001

What Families Think

Autumn Glow is a small, nonprofit-run memory care home in Hayes Valley serving residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Most reviewers describe it as clean, warm, and attentive, with particular praise for its Cantonese-speaking staff and Chinese-language programming, though one visitor reported a troubling encounter with a staff member.

The Good

  • Small, home-like setting for 15 residents
  • Cantonese-speaking staff and Chinese meals daily
  • Staff described as caring and attentive by families
  • Clean, tidy facility with rooftop garden
  • Convenient Hayes Valley location near parks and restaurants

The Bad

  • One report of a staff member being rude and physically pushing a visitor
  • One reviewer noted a door-greeter spoke no English, causing communication issues

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Autumn Glow

Autumn Glow is a memory care community in San Francisco, California, specializing in assisted living for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The facility is located in the Hayes Valley district, close to Japantown and San Francisco City Hall.

The community houses fifteen seniors in nine bedrooms within a two-story Victorian building. It offers three private and six semi-private bedrooms, with 24-hour around-the-clock care for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents. The facility includes a large basement room with a dining area and activity center, common areas on each floor, and a rooftop garden.

To reside at Autumn Glow, individuals must be over age 60 and have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Residents who meet HUD low-income criteria may qualify for financial assistance. For a fixed monthly fee, residents receive a range of services and amenities as part of their care.

Autumn Glow has been operated by Self-Help for the Elderly since 2001, a nonprofit organization that has been running quality assisted living facilities for seniors for over twenty years. The facility is funded by the City of San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services.

Types of Care

Assisted Living

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Reviews

4.2overall · 5 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (5)

Peter Szetu

Sep 2024

via Google

I was looking recently for a senior care home for in San Francisco for my mom who is in her early 90s. I called a number of senior homes that were recommended by several of my friends. I visited a number of homes and found one call Autumn Glow Alzheimers Care Home located on Grove Street in the Hayes Valley, to be very welcoming. The facility is not very too big so it feels like family environment. The facility is very clean and tidy and it appears that the senior residents that are well and happy. One of the staff call Emmy gave me a tour of the facility. She was very friendly and professional. She took time to answer in detail questions I had relating to the care and activities for seniors residents, which I really appreciate. She seemed to be a very caring person from the interactions she had with the residents and the caregivers. Overall I had a very positive feeling about this facility and would strongly consider this home for my mom. I also highly recommend this facility to others if they are looking for a clean and friendly environment.

Sally Chen

Sep 2024

via Google

I really like the service from this place and they take good care of the elderly. My Grandpa really likes this place. Especially Emmy is super helpful, explained everything clearly!

AJ Ramilo

Jul 2024

via Google

As a medical courier , I bring prescribed medication to people on hospice all around the city visiting all kinds of facilities. Visiting this facility had to be one of the most negative experiences I’ve ever had, and trust me I’ve been to some pretty questionable areas. The woman who greeted me at the door was incredibly rude, shooing me away, and even put her hands on me pushing me back and putting her hands in my face. She spoke no English which isn’t a problem, but maybe they should change her role considering the person opening the door should be able to communicate with the visitor even just a little bit. I had a bag of medication, in a uniform, and did not ever act with force or with ill intent. Finally after experiencing her I finally was able to reach someone named Emmy, who was no help and she looked like she was in charge so that was concerning. Anyways, I’m writing this review because I know that the care of elders who are vulnerable are in these peoples hands. If you are looking for a facility you can trust to take care of your family members I would definitely stay away from this one. If I was treated with such little respect in the amount of 5-10 minutes I can only imagine what it’s like being there all day.

David Fong

Feb 2020

via Google

My mom that has dementia currently lives here. The staffers are wonderful and the place is very very nice and clean. This place is a godsend for her

James Wong

Oct 2018

via Google

Finding a good memory care assisted living home is so difficult, especially when we needed a Cantonese specific one. Autumn Glow is an amazing facility. The staff is wonderful and caring. My Dad's needs are being well cared for, and he is enjoying his days playing Mah Jong and interacting with the other residents and staff. They serve Chinese food at every meal, which really suits my Dad's tastes. They even make Chinese soups! Twice a week, he attends the day services at the Jackie Chan Center, so a van picks him up/drops him back off at Autumn Glow. The facility is a clean and inviting place. It's located in Hayes Valley which is very convenient for us. There is a park a block away that we often walk with my Dad to. The park has a lovely playground for my daughter to play in. There are also a ton of restaurants/coffee shops within walking distance. If you are looking for a Chinese speaking memory care facility in San Francisco, Autumn Glow is a really good choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Autumn Glow offer?

Autumn Glow offers Assisted Living.

Where is Autumn Glow located?

Autumn Glow is located at 654 Grove Street in San Francisco, California.

What do families say about Autumn Glow?

Autumn Glow is a small, nonprofit-run memory care home in Hayes Valley serving residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Most reviewers describe it as clean, warm, and attentive, with particular praise for its Cantonese-speaking staff and Chinese-language programming, though one visitor reported a troubling encounter with a staff member.

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