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Kokoro Assisted Living
1881 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Kokoro Assisted Living Description
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Japantown district, Kokoro is a non-profit assisted and independent senior living community. Kokoro blends Japanese and American heritage, culture and cuisine through activities, celebrations and dining.
Kokoro offers amenities and services designed to add more ease and comfort to our residents. The attention to detail by our friendly staff gives our residents the freedom and time to pursue their interests and enjoy retirement living.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Kokoro Assisted Living in Japantown present a mixed picture, with several areas of concern highlighted by family members and friends of residents. While some aspects such as the staff's accommodating nature and the facility's security are praised, numerous reviews express dissatisfaction with management, care quality, and communication.
- Several reviewers commend the hardworking staff and the facility's location but criticize the quality of food, suggesting it is a work in progress.
- Concerns about the facility's interior being described as "shabby" and the service as "bare minimum" are mentioned, alongside a desire for better amenities and healthier snack options.
- Security issues, including break-ins and assaults, raise significant concerns, with some reviewers questioning the effectiveness of the claimed "around the clock staffing and security."
- Management is frequently criticized for a lack of responsiveness and accountability, with the executive director's leadership style particularly singled out for criticism.
- Staff turnover and understaffing are recurrent themes, with reports of staff sleeping on the job and a general lack of oversight in resident care.
- Communication issues are highlighted, with families feeling uninformed about important incidents and general operations within the facility.
- Despite these criticisms, the community of residents and their families is described as "super sweet," and there is an acknowledgment of the hard work of certain staff members.
Overall, while there are positive aspects to Kokoro Assisted Living, the reviews suggest a need for significant improvements in management, staff accountability, and communication to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is San Francisco which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 864,816 (medium sized city).
- The average income is $181,067, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 69
- Low Temperature: 53
- Average Temperature: 61.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 76 days of rain and 288 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.6 inches a year
- The median age is 38.3 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 3.04% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 34.37% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 33% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 46% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.79 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 214.0, Moderate Days 29.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Nijiya Market
0.2 miles awayWhole Foods Market
0.3 miles awayMollie Stone's
0.3 miles awaySafeway 0995
0.3 miles awayGolden Veggie Market
0.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Sutter Street & Laguna Street
0.1 miles awaySutter Street & Octavia Street
0.1 miles awaySutter Street & Buchanan Street
0.1 miles awayPost Street & Laguna Street
0.1 miles awayPost Street & Octavia Street
0.1 miles awayBanks
California Bank & Trust
0.1 miles awayUnion Bank of California
0.2 miles awayCitibank
0.2 miles awaySterling Bank & Trust
0.3 miles awayWells Fargo
0.3 miles awayHospitals
California Pacific Medical Center
0.2 miles awayUCSF Mount Zion Campus
0.5 miles awaySaint Francis Memorial Hospital
0.6 miles awayKaiser Permanente Medical Center
0.7 miles awayHospital
0.9 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.3 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayRound Medical Supply and Uniforms
0.6 miles awayGreenlite Medicine
0.9 miles awayDentists
Van Ness Family Dentist
0.4 miles awayDentist office
0.9 miles awayMarina / Pacific Heights Dental Care
1.0 miles awayBella Smile
1.0 miles awayCarmine F. Vicino
1.1 miles awayParks
Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial Park
0.1 miles awayJapan Town Peace Plaza
0.2 miles awayLafayette Park
0.2 miles awayCottage Row Mini Park
0.2 miles awayBush Street-Cottage Row Historic District
0.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Grace Cathedral
0.8 miles awaySwedenborgian Church of San Francisco
1.0 miles awayMisión San Francisco de AsÃs
1.6 miles awaySaint Marys Roman Catholic Church
8.3 miles awaySaint George Serbian Orthodox Church
9.0 miles awayShopping
East Mall
0.1 miles awayKintetsu Mall
0.2 miles awayWebster Street Bridge
0.2 miles awayKinokuniya Mall
0.2 miles awayWestfield San Francisco Centre
1.1 miles awayCulture
Audium
0.2 miles awayTokaido Arts
0.2 miles awayThe Fillmore
0.4 miles awayGreat American Music Hall
0.5 miles awayBuriel Clay Theatre
0.6 miles awayRestaurants
Jitlada Thai Cuisine
0.1 miles awayDaeho
0.1 miles awayWaraku
0.1 miles awayYakiniQ
0.1 miles awayMums Restaurant
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