Jewish Home of San Francisco

The Jewish Home of San Francisco’s mission is to enrich the quality of life of older adults.

Founded in 1871, the Jewish Home is a nonprofit, licensed skilled nursing center specializing in care, services, and programs for older adults. Admission is not limited by religious or cultural affiliation.

To meet the evolving needs and advances in senior care, the Jewish Home has grown to a nine-acre comprehensive care center, serving approximately 400 residents with diverse care needs. In the past few years, the Home has expanded to offer specialty geriatric care through its short-term and rehabilitation services program and acute geriatric psychiatry hospital.

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