3 Medi-Cal / Assisted Living Waiver homes in San Francisco County
The Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) — the Medi-Cal program that pays for care in assisted living — has licensed participating homes on file in 16 California counties, and San Francisco County is one of them. DHCS enrollment records as of August 9, 2026 list 3 currently licensed participating homes here, out of 49 licensed residential care homes countywide. Each is listed below with its state license number.
DHCS ALW enrollment records · CDSS licensing roster · August 9, 2026
Which homes in San Francisco County take Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver?
3 licensed homes in San Francisco County appear in DHCS Assisted Living Waiver enrollment records as of August 9, 2026. Of these, 1 is a board-and-care home licensed for six or fewer residents, 2 larger assisted-living communities (16 or more). Homes are listed alphabetically — never ranked — and each name links to its full state record, including inspection history and care approvals. Enrollment can change, so confirm current participation directly with the home.
- Merced Three Residential Care FacilityWheelchair / non-ambulatoryHospice care
- Portola GardensWheelchair / non-ambulatoryDementia careHospice careBedridden
- Sunset Care Home 2Wheelchair / non-ambulatory
DHCS ALW enrollment records · CDSS licensing roster · August 9, 2026
What is the Assisted Living Waiver?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program run by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). For eligible Medi-Cal members who would otherwise qualify for nursing-facility care, it pays for care services in a participating home; room and board are generally paid separately. The list above reflects DHCS enrollment records as of August 9, 2026 — see how the waiver works and who qualifies.