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The Ivy at Golden Gate

1601 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

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7.2
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18 reviews
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7.2
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18 reviews
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Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Review for The Ivy at Golden Gate

CARING, FRIENDLY STAFF AND ADMIN. MY PARENTS SEEMED TO HAVE SETTLED IN AND THEIR HEALTH HAS IMPROVED THRU MEALS, INTERACTION WITH OTHERS, AND ACTIVITIES. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IF YOU CAN AFFORD. FOR US THE LOCATION IS VERY CONVENIENT AND COMPENSATES FOR THE HIGHER COST.

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The Ivy at Golden Gate

The Ivy at Golden Gate is a senior living community set in a designated historical landmark. The location is just five blocks from Golden Gate Park, and close to the ocean, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Japanese Tea Gardens. At The Ivy our seniors are empowered to maximize their independence and personal growth. We partner with our residents to provide customized care and support. In doing so, we find new ways to bring joy, wellness, and ease to the lives of our residents and their families. No matter what age, no matter what season, our focus is on the whole person. Delicious food, great conversation with friends, and a warm environment is what you can expect while dining at our restaurant, Vine at Ivy. Our culinary team makes food that is simple, seasonal and delicious, made with whole ingredients and cooked just for you. Our menus change seasonally to make sure you have an abundance of variety and choices. Our goal at The Ivy is to make every resident feel comfortable and inspired to live their best life, day in and day out. Ivy Living is designed to be a vibrant, joyful, and purposeful place...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

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for The Ivy at Golden Gate

7.2 out of 10
Review Score18 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
3.9
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.0

A Place for Mom has scored The Ivy at Golden Gate with 7.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Ivy at Golden Gate has 18 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 8/31/24

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John S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 31, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Disappointing outcomes after high hopes

The residence compared well to other SF residences and we had high hopes for my mother when she joined the community 3 years ago. However, they were chronically understaffed, turned over management companies, management staff, and pharmacy management 3 times in 3 years. While there are definitely caring staff on the team, it was incredibly difficult to get consistent information on care being provided to my mother. When we finally made the hard decision to move my mother elsewhere, we were ghosted by management and have yet to receive the refunds for unused rent and care fees. Disappointing way to close out our experience.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for The Ivy at Golden Gate

I would say the Community is very professional & friendly thanks .. We have been very satisfied with the Ivy.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 6, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for The Ivy at Golden Gate

CARING, FRIENDLY STAFF AND ADMIN. MY PARENTS SEEMED TO HAVE SETTLED IN AND THEIR HEALTH HAS IMPROVED THRU MEALS, INTERACTION WITH OTHERS, AND ACTIVITIES. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IF YOU CAN AFFORD. FOR US THE LOCATION IS VERY CONVENIENT AND COMPENSATES FOR THE HIGHER COST.

AR

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 29, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for The Ivy at Golden Gate

We picked this community, because of the location. The tour experience was excellent, and the facility was spacious. Respite, furnished room was available immediately after release from the hospital. Provided easy transition to senior living Permanente residency.Director provided easy, supportive assistance in hospital discharge, Ivy residency.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 12, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Would Recommend

Our family has had a positive experience with The Ivy at Golden Gate so far. I appreciate the dedication of the staff. Overall I think it's a nice facility.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

March 27, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

A nice facility!

Cypress was a nice community but they were telling me that my aunt would need 24-hour care in addition. It was going to me so much more expensive and they would still try to separate my aunt and uncle when we wanted to keep them together.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

February 9, 2015

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Our first choice and best one

From the very first tour with Ashley, my mom felt at home at Vintage Golden Gate. We toured many other facilities and none of them had the same feeling. Most were depressing, unfriendly and/or inappropriate for her needs. It took a while to for my mom to actually move in, but once she finally did, she couldn't be happier. It is very expensive, but luckily my mom had purchased Long Term Care Insurance to help cover the cost. Every staff member has been kind and helpful. We are completely at ease with her care. She has already made many friends with the staff and residents.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

September 2, 2014

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Review of Vintage Golden Gate Alzheimer's / Memory Care in San Francisco, CA

Near Golden Gate Park, nice area, lots of trees, etc. Fees for 1 bedroom beginning around 5,000. Lots of activities...Seniors residing there are active and enjoy doing things, going on outings daily. Leslie will tour in a couple fo weeks

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 19, 2014

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
3.5
Activities
4.5

Reasonable value for a lovely assisted living facility

Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially during the initial period) to insuring that the care is appropriate, complete and timely. Supervisory staff & management are very responsive.

Sister-in-Law

Memory Care

Toured community

October 8, 2013

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Confusing Layout but Beautiful Place

I thought it was very lovely but they layout would have been too confusing for my sister-in-law to deal with. It was a beautiful place and the people were really nice. The apartment wasn't as nice and the layout wasn't very self contained - not like the other Vintage location, Vintage Coventry.

A Place For Mom Customer

Memory Care

Toured community

September 1, 2013

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

I met with Ashley and toure...

I met with Ashley and toured the premises. I like that this facility has a few outdoor areas and liked the units. It is an attractive property and because it is set back off the street, very quiet. The location is good because it is in San Francisco, but the cost is not much lower than Coventry and there are typically annual increases that range from 3% to 6%.

Don

Memory Care

Toured community

August 9, 2013

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0

Really nice but too expensive

The rooms were nice. We like it and my mom liked it but it was quite a bit more expensive. Really nice though.

A Place For Mom Customer

Memory Care

Toured community

June 20, 2013

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Met with Al Oliveros, move-...

Met with Al Oliveros, move-in coordinator. Beautiful facility - bright, spacious. Cheery lobby with music. Friendly people. About 118 rooms, 130 people of whom 60% are independent and 40% are assisted living. Average age is 76. A NJ club. Several practicing Jews so shabbat dinners. Dog can visit. Facility is almost 12 years old. 3 meals, housekeeping weekly, launder sheets and personal laundry. No cable and no phone (need to pay extra). Assessment of mom's status probably on move in. Fixed hours for meals; tea room is open 24 hours. 3 courtyards. There are steps in some places, but alternative ways to get from one area to another without stairs. Big bathroom - but little step to enter shower - bolted shower bench. 1 BR $5510 pm, Studio on 1st floor is $5300. Can adjust heat in each room. $4,000 community fee. Rate disclosure shows increase from 1.2% to 4% to 3.5% over 2010-2012 and states monthly will typically increase between 4%-8%. Rooms have microwave, small refrigerator/freezer and sink. Closets in studio are not as spacious as in 1 BR. Goal is to get people out of rooms and into the activities.

A Place For Mom Customer

Memory Care

Toured community

December 29, 2012

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Nice ambiance and surroundings

Nice ambiance and surroundings

A Place For Mom Customer

Memory Care

Toured community

December 25, 2012

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Located in former Shriners Hospital. ...

Located in former Shriners Hospital. Very accommodating. $4K to $7K per mo.

A Place For Mom Customer

Memory Care

Toured community

December 24, 2012

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

This is my first choice. Mother is b...

This is my first choice. Mother is becoming more amenable to a visit, but has not quite reached that point yet.

A Place For Mom Customer

Memory Care

Toured community

December 20, 2012

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

This place is awesome! If it was for...

This place is awesome! If it was for me, I'd move in today.

A Place For Mom Customer

Memory Care

Toured community

December 12, 2012

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Vintage Golden Gate was another top o...

Vintage Golden Gate was another top of the line care facility.Very nice local, gardens were beautiful,staff very friendly,and like Alma Via the residents were very happy.I toured at dinner time and food smelled delicious. Once again though the cost seems to be a problem for my stepDad.

The Ivy at Golden Gate

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