Apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA

Senior communities in San Francisco

San Francisco's demographic includes a large population for those over the age of 60 -- 20 percent or 161,777 of its residents, to be exact. SF offers a variety of support to help the community stay connected and contribute to social, economical and cultural development. There are also a number of resources that help and support the senior community, as well as encourage an independent and healthy lifestyle.

Social activities and organizations for seniors

• San Francisco Senior Center (SFSC) is a nonprofit that helps encourage seniors to live a healthy and social lifestyle. SFSC has a number of services, including daily, low-cost lunches, social services, case management and continuing education. Founded in 1947, it's the oldest nonprofit senior center in the U.S. SFSC has two locations, one in Aquatic Park, located on the Bay by Ghirardelli Square and in downtown's Tenderloin district.
• Senior Meetups in the Bay Area can be found on Meetup.com. Seniors can find groups of people and participate in various activities, as it relates to exercise, creating art, LGBTQ support and even ping pong.
YMCA of San Francisco is a great resource for active seniors who want to connect with other seniors and explore local parks, learn more about San Francisco's deep culture, or enjoy luncheons. The Y provides wellness, social activities and day trips.

Caregivers and health care suggestions for seniors

• Home Care Assistance helps San Francisco residents connect with caregivers, based on the individual needs of each family. It provides hourly, 24-hour care and specialized care for seniors.
• UC Berkeley Faculty/Staff Elder Care Program and offers free assistance for UC Berkeley faculty and staff and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory employees, who are caring for or concerned about an elder or dependent adult.
• Institute on Aging care managers develop and coordinate personalized care plans for seniors and offer support for depression, anxiety, stress, trauma or sleep problems. It can provide therapy sessions in the patient's home or in the office.

Apartment Guide renting resources for seniors

Senior Living Renter's Guide is an all-inclusive, educational resource for seniors that are looking for a place to live. From nursing homes to senior living communities, you'll find in-depth information to help you understand what each entails so you can make the best decision.

Military and veteran communities in San Francisco

San Francisco is home to both active-duty military and veterans. The various SF-based resources help with housing, finding an attorney, VA disability compensation and pension, to name a few.

Local organizations for active-duty military and veterans

• Swords to Plowshares is a veteran-founded organization that offers help with employment, housing and legal resources to roughly 3,000 veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization supports veterans and has more than 1,500 first responders, employers, social workers and attorneys to provide their expertise and advice for veterans.
• CalVet is a resource for veterans to find services based on county. They provide services to help with healthcare, housing, VA claims, education and employment.
• San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is a resource that veterans can turn to in order to find assistance with: Transitioning from military to civilian life, finding jobs, surviving change, veteran benefits, managing PTSD, and social activities.
• The Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA) is a resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) veterans. The organization also supports veteran families to promote health and welfare. They focus on making sure LGBT veterans are safe and well cared for.
• The Mission Continues is a nonprofit that assists veterans who wish to continue their military service and supports communities with veteran talent. The organization supports the growing number of veterans in communities who are under-resourced, at the local level.
• The East Bay Coast Guard Spouses' Club is a social network made up of coast guard spouses and partners. The club is a great place to meet new people, make friends and support one another and welcome new members who are spouses of those who are enlisted, retired, male or female. The group gets together to socialize through various activities.

Mental health and healthcare support for active-duty military and veterans

• The Mental Health Service at the San Francisco VA Medical Center supports veterans who seek treatment for a number of issues that impact emotional well-being. They treat veterans through connecting them with mental health professionals and have clinics in Downtown San Francisco, San Bruno, Santa Rosa, Ukiah, Clearlake and Eureka.
• Marin County Veterans Services assists veterans and their families with a number of benefits, including: drug & alcohol treatment, hospital care at a VA medical facility, help paying for school, help with pension issues.

Apartment Guide rental resources for active-duty military and veterans

Apartment Guide offers a number of articles and guides to help veterans, active-duty military members and their families with housing resources.

Pet-friendly communities in San Francisco

San Francisco is known for its dog lovers and dog-friendly beaches and parks. Certain neighborhoods, such as Bernal Heights and The Castro are especially pet friendly -- it seems like just about everyone you see on the sidewalk is walking with a dog. There are also pet-friendly buildings that offer shared outdoor space for its residents' furry friends to roam around.

Resources for pet lovers in San Francisco

• Hound Lounge offers pet care, boarding, training and grooming for dogs and cats. The long-standing SF business has been around since 2002 and provides large play areas, clean dog baths and professional training for pet owners. Based in the Mission area in San Francisco, they also provide puppy training.
• Pet Camp is a pet daycare and boarding facility with two locations in San Francisco -- one in the Dogpatch district and the other near the Presidio
• Marina Pet Hospital is a full-service animal hospital based in the Marina district of San Francisco. They provide services that include routine preventative care, treatment of disease and complete medical and surgical care.
• SFGate.com for Pets is an online resource specifically designed to bring San Franciscans pet enthusiasts the latest pet news and information. Find out if dogs can really sniff out diseases in patients or get their best recommendations for pet-friendly beaches in Daly City.

Pet stores and business in San Francisco

• Ocean Aquarium is a well-known pet store for SF residents who want to add more aquatic life into their homes. The aquarium sells a variety of fish, including the electric blue ram, double tail half-moon betta and yellow fire shrimp. The website is an old-school blog that also features a Flickr page that showcases some of their beautiful fish.
• Black Nose Trading Company is a local, boutique pet store that offers a number of services, including dog day care, walks and self-serve dog bathing. Black Nose Trading Company also sells vintage, one-of-a-kind pet items. You can also go there to purchase pet food, treats, toys, leashes, collars and more. Many of the items are made locally in the Bay Area, which helps support businesses in the area.
• Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods is a premier pet food store for pet owners concerned about ensuring the health of their dog or cat. They sell natural pet foods, healthy treats and locally produced goods and supplies made in the Bay Area. They sell fresh meat pet foods with high-quality ingredients, free from hormones and antibiotics.
• Pet Food Express is a one-stop-shop for pet food and supplies. Similar to Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods, they sell healthy pet food without fillers or suspect ingredients.

Animal shelters in San Francisco

• San Fransisco SPCA has been around for 150 years and provides care and protection for animals in the Bay Area. Their mission is to end animal abandonment in San Francisco. You can visit their many locations if you're interested in adopting a dog or cat.
• Berkeley Animal Care Services is an East Bay animal shelter that's part of the city manager's office. The shelter, mostly made of well-trained volunteers, offers adoption of dogs and cats. Depending on the type of pet you adopt, they even offer free training and support. Each adopted animal is spayed or neutered and microchipped.
• Family Dog Rescue is a San Francisco-based animal shelter that rescues dogs of all breeds. Dogs are given behavioral assessments before finding them homes. You can volunteer or foster a dog in need.

Apartment Guide resources for pet lovers

Apartment Guide's pet-friendly housing guide is dedicated to helping pet lovers find housing options for themselves and their furry friends. You'll also find a variety of articles on all things pet-related from housing to the best apartment dogs.