San Francisco, California

Sutro Heights Corporation

Assisted Living · Residential Care

659 45th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

Sutro Heights Corporation in San Francisco offers assisted living and residential care in an intimate community of 14 beds.

Licensed capacity
14 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
March 2021

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #385601097Last checked June 2026

Findings to review

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
4
Complaints with substantiated allegations
4

AI summary

Sutro Heights Corporation has accumulated 17 Type A findings — the state's most severe citation class, covering issues that affect resident safety or care — over 5.4 years of licensure, with 4 of those occurring within the past three years alongside a high rate of substantiated complaints.

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  • Track record — Over its licensed period this 14-bed community has recorded 17 Type A and 27 Type B (administrative, paperwork and procedural) citations, a volume that is high relative to its size and short operating history.
  • Recent 3 years — The past three years still show 4 Type A citations and 6 substantiated allegations, meaning the concerning pattern has continued into the recent period rather than resolving.
  • Complaints — Complaint investigations (20) far outnumber routine inspections (4) over the community's history, and roughly 53% of investigated allegations were substantiated, indicating that many complaints have been found credible rather than dismissed.
  • Operating tenure — With just over 5 years of licensure, this record reflects a relatively short operating history, so the volume of findings has accumulated in a shorter window than is typical for more established communities.
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  1. 1.Which specific categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and independently verified?
  2. 2.What changes has leadership made to staffing, training, or care protocols in response to the Type A citations issued during 2023 and 2024?
  3. 3.Are there any open or pending complaint investigations right now, and if so, what do they involve?

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #385601097
License status
Licensed

Full history on file

These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.

Inspection visits
4
Complaint investigation visits
20
Type A citations · most severe class
17
Type B citations · administrative
27
Substantiated allegations
28

Available reports · 24

  • Facility evaluation

    Apr 1, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Mar 17, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Mar 6, 2025

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  • Complaint investigation

    Jul 25, 2024

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  • Complaint investigation

    Jul 25, 2024

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1–5 of 24 reports

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Monthly pricing

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Starting at $5,000 / month

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Care & support

Daily Care Services

8 services
  • Medication management
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Diabetes / insulin management
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Wheelchair accessible

Specialized Care

1 service
  • Respite / Short-term care

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

4 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning

Outdoor Spaces

2 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard

Dining Options

2 features
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Accommodates special diets

Transportation

1 feature
  • Scheduled transportation

Community Services

1 feature
  • Move-in coordination

Reviews

Online reputation

3.8

Averaged from 6 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Sutro Heights offers structured activities and outings, but families should ask about accessibility given the stairs and escort requirements for residents.

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What reviewers praise
  • Activities — Residents take part in scheduled activities and exercise, including art projects.
  • Daily life & dignity — Transport pickup for day programs helps residents stay engaged outside the home.
Worth asking about
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The outside patio is only accessible via stairs, which could be difficult for residents with mobility limitations.
  • Staff & care — Residents are not allowed to leave the house unescorted, so families should ask how staff balance safety with independence.
  • Value & pricing — The review does not address costs or fee structure, so families should confirm pricing and what is included on a tour.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

EnglishTagalog (Filipino)

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