University Mound Ladies Home

University Mound Ladies Home, operated by a nonprofit with skilled union employees ceased operations on August 15, 2014. The property was purchased by AgeSong Living LLC, an unrelated corporate organization, that now operates their own non-​union facility at the 350 University St. location.

We would like to sing the praises of the non-​profit University Mound Ladies Home! Our mother moved to the Ladies Home from Petaluma in the year 2011 when she was 96 years old. She stayed for about three years until she died at the age of 99.
Although our mother was not a particularly social woman, she accepted her new surroundings and easily adapted to the homey atmosphere and upbeat treatment by the staff. She made friends with her dining room seatmates, other residents and the regular staff. Many of the staff have been there for a number of years.
We learned of the Ladies Home after a long search of possible residential care homes in or near where we live in San Francisco. The Ladies Home was the only one that was both affordable and truly welcoming. It has a very comfortable, old world, charm with lots of light that brightens the common dining room and sunshine that flows into an adjacent sun room. It also has a backyard garden area for strolling or sitting in the fresh air.
As our mother aged, she went from using a walker to being confined to a wheel chair and needing more help with incontinence, dressing and personal bathing. She continued to receive all the attention she needed without the Ladies Home charging her for each little change in her needs. Hospice services were also made available in her room when it became necessary.
The Ladies Home, begun as a home for single women 150 years ago, now welcomes men. Because it owns its own land and building, it is less costly than many newer, more modern, alternatives.
We feel very fortunate to have discovered the University Mound Ladies Home for our mother. It is a San Francisco treasure.

They really care about their residents. Nice staff.

This is one of the best kept secrets in San Francisco. UMLH is an affordable assisted living facility with excellent care and is a non-​profit [so the fees you pay are reasonable and don’t go to some huge corporation.] The staff is unionized so they earn a living wage, which reduces turnover and is less stressful for the people living at UMLH.
My friend moved into assisted living here and they were very accomodating. Because cost was an issue, they found a shared room for her and she enjoyed having a roomie. When her condition worsened, she had to go into the hospice wing. Again, the care and support she received was excellent. She was happy and comfortable and when the time carme, her passing was peaceful.

This home did wonders for my family during a very difficult time. My father ended up with pneumonia in January and he needed a place to continue to get better while my parent’s were having construction done on their house. I was skeptical about him going into assisted living but from the minute the social worker met my dad at the hospital and discussed with him preferences for activities and food I was comforted and relived that my dad was going to be in a great place. I have been to other assisted living facilities where I feel like they are waiting for their patrons to kick the bucket. Not true with University Mound. The nurses are great, the director is wonderful, and the social worker really helped with the transition. Super clean, and the food looks decent. University Mound has constant activities for patrons who want to and are able to socialize and be apart of the community. Unfortunately, my dad ended up passing away unexpectedly not long after arriving at University Mound but the home sent their condolences and honestly cared for my dad the minute he arrived until the day he had to leave for the hospital. I would highly recommend University Mound for other families who need an assisted living facility for their loved ones.