20 Best 2 Year Nursing Programs In San Francisco, CA (2022 Updated)

I'm a male, late 20's student at USF, and this has been my experience: 1) Rigorous – Having had a decent amount of life experience before coming here, I expected it to be easy. I was wrong. As someone who has always been good at math, the math classes were all challenging and required a lot of time and effort to do well in. The same goes for their science classes. I had attended another, easier university before coming here, and the difference was huge. 2) Political/Religious – Being a catholic university in the middle of a very liberal city, there is a good chance that someone will at some point try to shove religion or liberal politics down your throat, with a higher probability of the latter. As someone who doesn't care for politics, I'd prefer if they were left out of the classroom. 3) Small class sizes – All but one of my classes have been under 30 people, with many being less than 20. There are personal, 1-on-1 classes for music lessons in guitar, piano, vocals, etc. There are ample staff to handle any problem and any and all issues I've had were solved quickly. Compare this to a state school with class sizes in the 100's and there is really no comparison. 4) Expensive – With an annual price tag of about 50k, plus the astronomically high San Francisco cost of living, it is incredibly expensive to go to school here. I came here largely because I had a full-ride scholarship, and would have seriously considered other options if I didn't. 5) Amenities – There are several large libraries, excellent quiet study areas, private music rooms with instruments, and the campus itself is quite beautiful. With the tuition comes a free public transit card and gym access, at a very nice gym. 6) Overall quality – The quality of the school overall is very high. I can't say how it compares to the likes of top schools like Stanford, but many of USF's professors have come from those big name schools. The combination of talented, intelligent professors and personal 1-on-1 attention make it a great place to learn and study.Tyler D

I transferred out of the University of San Francisco real quick. The school is expensive, the education is ok but the material is too easy, and the social life is garbage unless you're undoubtedly liberal. The professors were very nice and helpful, but anyone from the administration building is out to get you, ultimately this place is just a big money pit. They'll find a way to fine you and take your money even if you haven't done anything wrong.Alex Douthat

Beautiful campus in the heart of the city but otherwise, a school filled with professors that don’t really care, poor accommodations for students with disabilities, extremely expensive, campus police focuses more on giving you parking tickets and people’s conduct rather than ensuring vehicles are not broken into. Did I mention is extremely expensive and they will not accommodate you well if you need to take time off for medical/family issues.Jake Bilyak

I am currently a full time student and I have had it with this university. Half of the professors are excellent, while the other half clearly show up for a paycheck. The care for individual students has declined significantly over my time there. Access to advisors is nearly impossible now and they respond at least a week later. Further more are the fees they pile on to students. After Covid 19 hit and all classes went online, they still were charging “facility” fees and equipment fees, which in all fairness could be refunded but they were charging them upfront then expecting students to reach out for a refund. And on top of all of that is the mandatory student health insurance plan that you can not waive even if you have your own insurance. They are acting like a for profit business that tries to nickel and dime people the entire way. I gravely do not recommend this Academy. Avoid it at all costs. Am I happy with the with knowledge and skills gained? Yes. Would I do it again? Absolutely not!Vero V

After making it explicitly clear to every recruiter that called and texted me that no, I was not in fact going to enroll here, nor was there any chance of me enrolling here… They STILL sent me a very nice book in the mail out of the kindness of their heart. One of the nicest books I've received for free, all sorts of pleasant little stories to read and pictures to look at. It's a book about an art academy, with many happy students, what sports the students like to play, lovely descriptions of the surrounding San Francisco scenery and cultural vibe, stories about an instructor's life in the studio. The print job was quality. Beautiful. Overall a very therapeutic read. For the price point, you definitely get more than you pay for so I would recommend it to a friend for sure. *Please don't tell them I beg you, after all their kindness, but… I skipped the boring parts. I'm sorry. But I promise I didn't throw it away. I recycled it.Chloe Holt

This school is just a complete hot mess. I am a current online fashion stylist student and I can honestly say that the best thing about this school is the staff. You have to pay a registration fee each semester for classes and apparently it goes up every year. I was told that after all my grants, scholarships, and federal aid, I would only have to pay $18 out of pocket. But just yesterday I received a bill of over $1000. I recommend that you find a more reputable school because I amAbreasha Washington

I am a student of the Bay Area Medical Academy and am happy to recommend the academy to all who intend to take their careers a step further. I joined this Academy in the Phlebotomy program and am very satisfied with the education and training that I have recieved from the academy. I owe my knowledge and skill about phlebotomy to this academy. Today I am on my way to accomplishing the milestones that lay before me but am confident that very soon not only will I be able to get a job in the medical field but will also be able to make a small difference to the lives of many people who suffer from various illnesses. Phlebotomy is an important and much needed skill and I'm happy and grateful to have acquired it from Bay Area Medical Academy. I saw a few one star reviews and decided to update my review. I wonder why are there some unhappy students. I only have good things to report. My instructor Ms. B did a good job of teaching us. The labs here are amazing!!! They never run out of supplies! From day one, the process was outlined really well. Karina at externship is simply amazing!!! A thorough professional. She's very quick to respond to requests and queries and takes into consideration your needs. Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! I feel sorry for the students who haven't had a fab experience but realize, it's an academy and externship is doing all they can to place as may of us as they can at locations of our choice. It's not an easy task by any standard!! Follow their process to the 'T' and it's a very smooth sail. Also look deep within you…. were you on your A game? Did you miss a step in the process? Lastly, do realize that this school is relatively affordable as compared to the others out there and that's kudos to the board at BAMA who've kept this into consideration while designing a program. Overall, I am super satisfied and will come to BAMA over and over again for adding on new skills! No two ways on that one. Thank you BAMA for taking such good care of me and the other students. Eternally gateful. For the skeptics out there, I am in no way benefited from this review. I believe in giving credit where it's due.Rajat Sethi

My experience with (bay area academy) I used lower case letters for the name of the school because I feel I had no help with employment, also when jobs were posted they said if you're interested feel free to send resumes to the school and they will assist students because they are affiliated with the companies. That never happened.The resume specialist did incomplete resumes for me more than once. I finished my program EKG Technician 2017 I am still not working. I went in again October 2018 to be assisted with resume still incomplete. I was prepared for a job fair in which bay area academy was to help me prepare for, again I was told I would be called to be assisted with the pre- employment They never got back to me until after it was over. Lots of students was unsuccessful in jobs. It helps to have your own resources and connections. If you have a great resume specialist in mind that could help to.Chauncey Boutte

I got lucky with having a great teacher! The training was very thorough, and the externship was very helpful. My only complaint is that BAMA GRAVELY MISLEAD me to believe that this process was short. The wait time for an externship is incredibly long, even if you can do a 2+ week one. And the state takes weeks to process your license once you are done with your paperwork. All in all, it took me about a year to get my license; and I had the luxury of doing the 3 week externship with a shortISH wait time.Melissa Fiato

What used to be a quality, albeit an expensive education at a quality institution has degraded into nothing more than a typical private college, pay your money get your degree. A lot of the instructors are less than knowledgeable about subjects that most persons in the same subject field at a four year degree level would know. Complaints against faculty that are legitimate and provable are met at first with a sweep it under the rug mentality and if a student continues to push the issue, with outright and blatant retaliation. Classes are changed with no regards to the syllabus, instructors are often unreachable, lacking in knowledge and less than professional. The old adage of you get what you pay for does not hold true for this less than stellar, so called educational institution.Compulsive Reviewer

It is quite there I been there, and it is nice and clean all the nurse and doctor are really good they help you a a Lots I will give them 100% with excellent job I will go again .Cheryl Woodruff

9-18-21: Visited the book store off of 30th Street and saw these very cool murals painted outside near the parking area. It really livens up the space!Ken Wong

I started the program with Ms Perez as my lab instructor and ended with Ms Patrice. I'm older, laid off from a 25yr career and didn't know what to do with my life let alone where to start. Ms Perez and Ms Patrice made learning so easy, fun and amongst all, they made it interesting and made me feel excited to keep attending. The process at Unitek is easy to complete due to the communication level the staff has with their students. My career advisor, Ms Lisa is great! Ms Lisa Literally held my hand through the exiting process, kept in touch throughout my externship, made sure I was staying sane throughout the process of going to extern, working nights and taking care of my family. Walked me through my application process for a job, held my hand through the interview process, kept in touch throughout the whole process until I got an offer letter!!!! My experience with everyone at Unitek was great, but my experience with Ms Lisa is one that needs to be recognized!!!!Chris Fusi

I had a wonderful experience with Ms. Patrice my laboratory instructor and Ms. Perez. Both have mentored me & helped me become the MA I am today. Ms. Lisa Haynes in Career Services is a hard worker & goes to bat for her students. I received a job offer during my externship, that was too good to pass up as a new grad, thanks to her guidance. I recommend taking your MA in the day class as the PM class lacks structure & professionalism with one particular teacher…that is the only reason I left off a star. The school itself has a fully functioning lab for clinical experience, is safe, clean, holds dinners or gives treats for student morale and tuition is less than other schools in the Bay Area.Jennifer Wills

Instructors are professional with vast and extensive work experiences. They are genuinely caring and helpful for the sucess of the student and learning environment. Each department provided substantial support that made going through the program easier. Courtney and Rachel with Career Services gave us the confidence and tools to help make the transition from student life into the working world smooth.Gigi Tamayo

This December, it will be two years since I ended up at UCSF PARNASSUS after waking at 3am feeling like I was dying, vomiting copious amounts of blood. The team of doctors who had my case were amazing! They didn’t think I’d make it the first two days. I didn’t want to live. I kept trying to write, “lLet me die!@ but was so weak they couldn’t even read my writing. I tried so hard to write but couldn’t get my hands to do what my brain was saying and I was intubated. I spent two months there before I was transferred to a transitional care facility. I cried when I left. I’d made friends with the nurses and didn’t want to leave them. My feet and lower calves were so swollen, I couldn’t stand, let alone walk. I am still in the nursing home and still can’t stand or walk but, that’s a whole different story! Today, I am like a new person. I want to live! I want to get out of this wheelchair and I desperately want to get back with my sweet Siamese, the love of my life. I have worked so hard and each day I’m closer to leaving. I’ve lost so much weight, I’m so much stronger and started PT again last week. The food at UCSF is varied and you have a menu to choose from! I can’t say enough wonderful things about UCSF. They are well run, organized, and compassionate. Their health care workers are astounding! I wish I could thank each and everyone of them in person!Nancy Holohan

Great for medical care, and you'll need it. Because their billing system is unable to get things straight. This means you'll get massive bills that should have gone to your insurance company. Of course, UCSF billing won't have taken the time to actually talk to your insurance company to understand what was filed incorrectly — they'll just bill you directly. Next you'll spend hours on the phone having stressful discussions about why you're getting a massive bill and why they haven't had an actual human conversation with your insurance company to sort out the error — even after you've talked to your insurance company and then also to UCSF to indicate the billing was done incorrectly. Will they ever talk? Who knows! Then UCSF says they'll call your insurance company, but they won't. They also won't call you back when they say they will. It's a fun surprise and you'll enjoy the theme park like excitement, except this is life and death of your finances. All this will lead to higher blood pressure, so you'll need more medical care, which is also great for UCSF — it's a good thing you've found a fantastic hospital. The cycle repeats indefinitely and will spiral out of control until you die. Their problematic billing issues have happened to us multiple times, and it's sure to happen to you, too. Good luck, have fun, and die early!David Diez

I truly hope this review reaches the correct person/people. Currently, if a patient at UCSF passes away, their MyChart account is instantly rendered inaccessible. A patient’s MyChart account holds almost if not all of a patient’s medical history/information and is extremely useful for patients and relatives of patients. For example, if a parent’s child passes away, the parent no longer has access to their child’s MyChart account whatsoever. This puts even more strain on the parent/family member to get information they want and or need from the MyChart account. I understand that this is most likely due to HIPPA laws/legal reasons, but I feel that parents and family members would somewhat appreciate being able to access their loved one’s account for at least one month prior to it becoming inaccessible especially if the parent/relative has established proxy access to the account. This would give the parent/relative enough time to gather the information they need from the account before it is closed. Again, i hope this will reach the right person so that maybe some kind of arrangement could be made to change this. Thank you.anonymous person

I have always loved the simplicity and integrity of Safety Training Seminars. For someone who has to take the same CPR recertification course every 2 years, they have always made this process so convenient and easy to do. Now, since pandemic, they have stepped it up a huge notch!! I was so impressed with the new online course and in person unattended testing setup. It was amazing and they made it so easy to complete. I even learned more this time than ever! The testing process now gives you direct feedback on your compressions and your breaths. Gotta say – I am so impressed! Great job Safety Training Seminars. See you in 2 years!Bill Mohler

I ended up doing the class in SF after failing the hands on skills test with the computer assisted mannequin. The problem with the mannequin was that it was not responsive enough to compression depth. I tried 6 or more times to the point of exhaustion and gave up. It needs to be adjusted or only offer the course to line backers. Since I passed the test online I had to go to SF to do skills testing. John did a great job and moved through the material quite well. I would recommend the class over the mannequin especially if you are on the petite side.Joan Collins

Location was great and parking is always easy there. Easy entry and even without an instructor, everything was well explained. The demos helped a great deal and it was great to have immediate feedback on all the parameters from the training. To have it in real time and to really feel exactly how much depth and recoil is needed. Great overall experience without any problemsKelly Stanton

I was a caregiver for HomeInstead San Francisco. The interview process was straight forward and easy. They required a few documents as a home health aide, such as a state registration. This is to ensure you are a safe caregiver to all patients/ clients they pair you with. They also need fingerprinting livescan, drug test, and a short maybe 30 questions test about general healthcare knowledge. It was easy to pass. You'll need two references. After those, you'll move on to being hired. The following week, there is a paid orientation for a few hours. Its awesome because you'll meet all the office staff including the owner Frank. Everyone is very helpful. Be honest as to what you need and they will match you with a client. They will give you a few clients to make sure you are reliable and the options of how many hours you want to work will be accommodated. This is the best caregiving company I have worked for. The scheduler Ryan Santiago is the best resource. He is the Senior Staffing Manager. He is so helpful and you'll want to pick up many hours when he needs you. It is hard to say no to him. They will give you a good schedule to be an effective, alert, and safe care giver. Be honest and the staff are absolutely understanding. George Beckstead has also been with the company for a long time, and a great coach in introducing you to many of their clients. Both of them really want to see caregivers succeed in being the safest and effective reliable caregiver/ home health aid so clients to want to keep you and families are happy with your service. After hours, Ken Solon a nurse, is always reachable. They go above and beyond you not just for their clients but also their caregivers. As an example, I didn't have a car then and sometimes it was a sudden need for them to schedule me, I would accept and they paid for an uber for me to get to the client. Be open, honest in accepting of the clients they give you. Soon they will have a few that are your regular clients. They will also match you with reliable caregivers to work with. They have so many clients that trust them and many caregivers that stay with them for many years. I am now an RN and still view this place as an awesome place to work for. You really want apply yourself to be the best care giver because you know you are supported. Whats best for their client is a reliable and safe caregiver. Be honest when you need time off, paid or unpaid. They will accommodate to help you be an effective caregiver but more importantly to ensure the needs of clients are met.Faith K

I have a dear neighbor who fell in her kitchen last April. She was down for at least 3-4 days with no help. We found her and quickly sent her to st Francis hospital via ambulance. She had broken her hip, the same side that needs a hip replacement. She had surgery for the broken hip and her dr quickly sent her to the awful nursing home on Divisadero and Pine. Marie was there for a month while I researched better alternatives. We looked into assisted living facilities as well as in home care. Home Instead was hands down the best value for the cost. As it turns out, Marie loves her 24 hour caretakers. They’re present and alert when she needs assistance, the keep her well fed and very clean. Marie hasn’t walked on her own since April, but the Home Instead team encourages her to take steps as often as possible and does massage therapy as needed. We love them! Can not recommend them highly enough. Whitney HWhitney Hayes

Home Instead San Francisco is an exceptional caregiver service that truly understands and cares about their clients and family members. Starting from the top, owner Frank Billante is a kind hearted San Franciscan who truly cares about providing quality care to clients in hiring caring and compassionate caregivers and administrative team. During the intake process, Home Instead is dedicated to learning about their clients’ needs to provide a good fit in caregiver assignments. There are many choices for private caregiver agencies, but very few earn your repeated business. My experience with Home Instead has always been positive and rewarding to see how much they care about their clients.Hanh Ta

I showed up for a tui-na massage (since they said they had no shiatsu). They kept me waiting past the start of my appointment, and when I asked, they said another patient started late and it would be another few minutes. No problem, but perhaps mention that when I check in? They also didn't offer the new patient paperwork and I had to proactively ask for it. When I finally started with the therapist, he informed me he was actually a shiatsu therapist as well, so we went with that. He started with almost zero pressure (think light tapping more than massaging). He was also unprofessional, wouldn't stop talking (including mentioning other clients and their preferred treatments *by name*, sure I don't know them, but *you don't know that*), and started talking about how tui-na was more for deep work on the body. I very politely asked to switch back to that since it sounded more like what would work for me and he stopped, asked "so what's the problem?" I said (politely, again) that I would like more firmness. His response? Paraphrased: "Well, it sounds like you are trying to tell me how to do my job. I have all of these certifications, and if you're not going to let me help you, maybe you should find someone else." Thank God! I was already wondering how to politely get out of the room.Oded Wurman

After 3 months of suffering excruciating neck pain, that began radiating up into my head, and down my shoulder, I came here. I'd already spending @ $300 for a useless Rx, and Dr, with zero relief. I'm so glad I remembered this college. I'd come here 10+ years ago. I made an appointment, and got a practitioner by the name of Praise Wu. She's magnificent!!! There are no words to properly lavish on her. In 4 sessions she's minimized the pain down to nothing! I can't believe it! The pain was so intense. And, Praise also worked on a couple of old injuries that cause me on going pain. I'm a total believer, and if you make an appointment to come here ask for her!! You won't regret it!! She's great!!Louisa Villacorte

I can't believe I forgot to write a review of this place!!! For a couple years while I was at SFSU (2014-2016), I took classes in holistic health. This eventually became my minor. While taking Eastern Perspectives class, my teacher said to go to ACTCM and tell them you are a student. I went here for my a few of my issues, but mainly when I get sick, I'd get tea from here. TCM is a different approach compared to Allopathic (Western) medicine, which gave me a more indepth approach to a whole body approach to health. This is a school and also a clinic and from what my teacher mentioned, it is one of the most recognized schools in TCM. Great place to go to learn, but also to be treated with TCM.Roger Aba

I give this clinic a 5/5 rating. My counselor Melanie Byers is the best thing to ever happen to my mental health; she’s kind, wise beyond the scope of other counselors; and has almost a sixth sense when it comes to the healing she provides during our monthly 1 hour talks which I actually look forward to which is not my usual sentiment when it comes to meetings. The reception desk workers whom check in the patients, as well as the dispensary nurses, know each patient by name and are friendly and jovial. Herb, a longtime staff member guides the flow of patients and directs the patient traffic with the patience of a saint on the rare occasions when there is a line of waiting patients. There’s almost never a line, I’m in and out in under 5 minutes. The intake process is fast and they dose you the same day. The location is at the top of the BART CIVIC CENTER STATION, in front of a MUNI stop, so they are close to public transit lines with ease of access that is practically effortless, the service provided within is icing on an already delicious cake.Justin Yun

I’ve been to several methadone clinics around the Bay Area, even other BAART clinics and this one is by far the best one I’ve. Ever been to. They are extremely professional and actually want to be there to help you. They will do whatever you need to do to get your life back. Also, being that it’s in the middle of civic center it’s a great reminder of where this WILL AHEAD IF YOU CONTINUE ON THE WRONG PATH. I’m very grateful for all the people that work there, from the security guards, the people that check you in the dosing nurses and the councilors. They don’t make hella money doing this job and they genuinely care about how you’re doing.Ashley “TROUBLE!!” Blaylock

I was impressed with the entire operation at the Market Street BAART. The clinic is run smoothly, with a culture of support and shared intentions. My experience couldn't have been farther from the sum of my fears from all of the stigma surrounding opioid treatment. Everyone is putting in effort to support people in need. For example, the staff had held a clothing drive for the patients, and the patients were very grateful to the staff members for the clothes. They kept saying thank you, over and over again. So here I am saying it again – a million thanks for supporting our community!Lucy R.

Overall Unitek college was a great experience for me. Both of my teachers were there for me and answered emails in a timely manner. I don’t think I would’ve gone to the school because I do live about two hours away but Futuro health paid for it that’s why I went here. I believe everything went smoothly just until the end with my externship I had a place in mind and my coordinator basically just told me to take the first externship she chose me. It took us a while because she is not from the state and everything that she was looking was about three hours away from where I currently live. If there is one thing I could probably change from this place it would be to make it more of a in person learning because everything was pretty much on the computer except for labs one day every two weeks I did feel like I learned but I feel like I would’ve learned more if there was more in person learning then over the computer. I do feel like some teachers don’t really pay attention to the stuff because there were some places that I would leave blank and I would still get 100% on them. Overall I do recommend the school but I do feel like they are some areas it can get some work on.Stephanie Ramirez

When they say for profit they are not kidding around! The teachers have their favorites. Miss Chua has a thick accent makes learning difficult on top of her accent she sometimes gets really worked up in her lectures and begins to kind of shout and speak faster than i can follow. They lack the skill of communication. I think the only staff that knows how to properly communicatw is Sera but she is in admissions i believe. Miss Chua has made me feel like I am not a valued student and does not try her best to accomodate students. For example if you are late for an ati test she will pick a time and it doesnt matter if it fits with your work schedule outside of school. Emails, and calls do not seem to work with this set of instructors especially her. I wish Unitek would change some of their policies regarding communication between student and staff. I also wish there was more diversity on campus, SSF location lacks diversity and frankly i do not think they even celebrate other races…Hailly Green

I reached out to know more and actually start and get an education , i started talking to an admission representative named Ariel Edwards and set up appointment i unfortunately wasn't able to make it due to getting sick & taking care of my youngest sister and i had , i let her know ahead of time about my situations as well but when it came to rescheduling asking for a later time she completely ignored me & stopped talking to me , the least she could have done was straight up say she didn't want to help me anymore really unprofessional . At the end i turned to san jose unitek and My experience was amazing , i am currently enrolled and ready to start classes , for anyone wanting to enroll in a unitek college i definitely recommend san jose , they reach out to you day by day , let you know the different times you can go when setting an appointment & don't leave you hanging .Ashley Ramirez

I moved my mom out here to be closer to my husband and I 7 years ago from the east coast. We talked to elder specialists and researched many facilities both in Marin and San Francisco. We chose RGP and are so glad we did. The social opportunities have been rich and varied. The accommodations are beautiful and immaculate. The meals are of the highest quality and sourced locally. The cultural and Jewish offerings are sought out by the residents. The staff is top notch and caring and strive for the happiest outcomes. The nursing staff is responsive and at the ready. Our mom has had several health challenges over the years and she has been so well cared for. Our family is blessed that our mom lives at RGP. We know that she is in the right place.Nancy Pollack

My Aunt has been living at Rhoda Goldman since 2011. She is now 92 years old. She has been well taken care of and thriving ever since she moved in. She has developed many friendships and I am always amazed at the array of services and activities available at Rhoda Goldman. Even though she only takes part in a few of the many activities that are made available, she thrives on the mental stimulation and the engagement with others. The food is really tasty and nutritious! The facility is always clean and the environment is filled with art. Staff has always been ready and willing to help with any concerns that she or I have. I constantly tell friends and family that it is the best assisted care facility anywhere.Barry Nitzberg

My father has been at Rhoda Goldman Plaza for the last 18 months and though I was worried how he'd transition after a lifetime living independently in his own home, RGP has made it a very positive experience. The staff are some of the kindest, most patient people I've ever known. The activities, outings and art exhibits are plentiful. And the food — which is quite important to someone's quality of life — is consistently excellent (my dad can't say enough about it!). I toured a lot of facilities before selecting RGP and ultimately chose it because it's the kind of place I'd want for myself one day. Best of all, my father tells me regularly that he is very happy there – couldn't ask for more.A Goldsmith

Great store! They don't charge sales tax to non San Francisco residents. They also gave me a nice umbrella for shopping there. The bathroom was clean. There was a time when I went to San Francisco too frequently that it was my only place to shop before flying back to LA. The customer service was great. I also got to collect the tote bags that they pass to shoppers during the Chinese New Year. Every year there's a new animal printed on the bag that belongs to that year. I liked the design so much that I started collecting them. Also the location is convenient. You can either park on Mission st or take the BARt to Powell Station to get there.Tahseena Kahn

Today my boyfriend and I visited Bloomingdale’s. Frederic, the fragrances sales assistant, has completely made our day, if not our whole visit to San Fransisco. Fred is the most kind-harted human being that we came across on our entire trip. Apart from helping us decide on a fragrance, which he also did amazingly, he genuinely showed interest in us, connected with us and really touched our hearts on a personal level. I am not sure if Frederic will even come across this message but we wish him all the best in the world and we are so grateful to have met him today. Thank you so much for helping us and being you!Emma Boerekamps

I just visited the Tom Ford counter at the Bloomingdales in San Francisco. I was visiting from NYC and looking for a particular cosmetic item, but decide to stop by the counter and could not have been more blown away. Daniela and Tony asked me to try a product and I was extremely unconvinced. By the time they were finished I felt as tho I had not only found the product I have been longing for, but had the best experience with truly brilliant and confident individuals. Best experience I’ve had going EVER. Also left with my new forever foundation and an amazing experience. Thank you Daniela and Tony!T McHarris

UPDATE: After I posted my review, the manager, Bobbie, reached out to me. Apparently my emails had been auto archived and had not been viewed. After speaking with her she did give us a 3 class credit, which is what I originally asked for and thought was fair. I've updated my review to 3 stars as it should not have been so difficult to resolve this in the first place This is a cool place and it looks like they offer great classes, however beware that they offer ZERO customer service and ZERO flexibility should things change at the last minute. We signed up for the six week birth class. The class alone cost several hundred dollars and you have to also become a member which is another $200, the membership is valid till the baby is one. In total, we paid over $700. While signing up, I did read that they have some stringent cancelation policy's. Yes, I read them. Yes, I still signed on the dotted line. At the time, I never anticipated something going wrong. We attended one birth class and then we learned that my father in law's caretaker couldn't watch him for two evenings a week, unfortunately one of the nights fell on the day of the class. I reached out to cancel the class because we could no longer attend. Given their stringent policies, I assumed that we would lose two of the classes as they require 2 weeks notice, but I thought we should get a minimum of a 3 class credit to our account. I didn't expect money back. I didn't expect even a full credit for the 5 unused classes. They refused. Not only did they refuse, they stopped answering our emails. They did ask me if I could share when them the reason why we couldn't attend so they could see if they could make an exception. Once I shared the reason why they never responded to my emails again. I also felt it was highly inappropriate for them to ask in the first place. So not only did we not take the classes, we lost all our money and apparently our reason for having to cancel wasn't good enough for them to even respond. I feel like we were robbed out of $700. I'd stay away if I were you. There are many other great places and classes out there.Charlene Sandy

Warm, welcoming atmosphere and great people — as the name suggests, it's more of a support center and classroom that also sells supplies than a retailer per se – they're staffed with people who know not just the products but the processes (bathing, breastfeeding, birthing, whatever) those products are for. They know what mental state new and upcoming parents are in and built the store to accommodate them — you tend to drop in, change the baby, sit and nurse while nibbling the snacks and reading the books for a bit, which is just part of how they designed the shop to be used. If you're using Tiny Tots' diaper service (the only one serving SF with cloth diapers), they have a membership as well — change your kid, leave the used diaper in their pail and take a clean one rather than lugging the used one home – found myself doing that quite a few times when I happened to be within a block or so. They also have a lending library of slings so you can use each one for a few days to make a good decision on what to buy, which is pretty neat.Devin Carraway

Natural Resources is an amazing source of support, knowledge, community, and awesome pregnancy/postpartum supplies. It's worth it to become a member to get a discount on their classes and any merchandise you purchase in the store — the annual fee is a steal for the perks you receive! I'd highly recommend Natural Resources for any expecting or new parents to be part of an inclusive, welcoming and vibrant community that connects you to other parents and to professionals (lactation consultants, estate planning professionals, etc.) who make the parenting journey just a little easier.Bianca Sellinger

The Sequoias is a CCRC offering independent living, assisted living, nursing care, and memory care. The Sequoias offers Life Care contracts, in which monthly fees do not increase with the level of care required (though there still are annual adjustments), and residents who outlive their assets may have their fees assumed by a foundation. The Sequoias has two separate guest parking areas accessible from Geary and from Post. Visitors must check in with their vehicle information at the main entrance. Parking does fill up around lunch time, especially on the weekends. The surrounding neighborhood also has free street parking (2 hour), metered parking, and the Japan Center garage is within walking distance. The staff at The Sequoias is very friendly and helpful. They have a busy calendar of events (e.g. concerts and speakers), activities (e.g. clubs and classes), and excursions (e.g. shopping and cultural).Roy Hashimoto

Calculated menacing meanness thrown at anyone who they fear might expose their encampment style management of their fearful residents. In tandem with nihonmachi institution in the same Concentrat-ed area. Residents superficially kept happy, neighbors not. This place allows, probably incites their employees to harass people they don't like across the street. Known fact. I have investigated and interviewed victims of their hideous practices.Rick Wolf

My mother-in-law and her sister have been residents for about 3 years and it has been a great experience. The staff is professional and caring. We were especially thankful for the extra precautions and communications with family members during the worst months of the pandemic. The director, Glen Goddard, leads a wonderful staff and we are thankful for his professionalism and expertise.Lois Moss

I was told that the best place to give birth was Mission Bay hospital and tho the hospital is beautiful, modern and has very comfortable rooms, I cannot say the same about the doctors. My birth experience at Benioff hospital was literally traumatizing. I was induced because I had a tare in my sack and they left me laboring for days. After 16 hour labor I decided I wanted an epidural, I asked the doctor if he could do the epidural because I suffer from scoliosis they completely ignored what I said and told me the resident had to do it. After my epidural was placed wrong and they cranked up my pitosin they found out that I was in a lot of pain because my epidural was placed wrong. After this A LOT of different doctors came and NONE of them knew anything, all of them would say different things about how my labor was going. After each shift change the doctors would not communicate with each other at all, my nurse and my doula had to step in & tell the doctors they needed to make up their minds and tell me what was happening and how long I was going to be in labor for before thinking about a c section. The only highlight of my experience was a great nurse named Carly <3. I cannot say good enough things about her. After I requested a c section on my third day of labor, they didn't let me even bring the camera inside like they did to everyone else. About 10 different doctors came in to change my mind about the Section, suddenly everyone cared… When I got to the post party recovery room the nurse was so mean she said she didn't care about my comfort all that mattered was the baby…. don't go to this hospital. They completely discourage anything the patient says. I felt like I had no control over my body, because I literally had no control.Camila Ruiz

Came here for an outpatient procedure about a month ago. I was worried about finding my way to the specific department but the staff at the front entrance were so kind, friendly, and helpful. Huge kudos to them! They take your temperature at the door and request that you sanitize your hands and put on one of the masks they provide. The facilities themselves are very new, modern, and gorgeous. Shoutout to the front desk staff for the professionalism and efficiency. I arrived early for my appointment and was taken back early. The appointment itself was very smooth and the provider was kind and explained everything she did and why she did it. You can tell this place is a well-oiled machine from the moment you walk in the door. Thank you for everything!Kate Stephens

I cannot express my gratitude enough, they have really take care of me everytime I end up here. All my operations have been unmatched by other hospitals and the staff is always in a good mood happy and enjoying their jobs. Which makes it easier to have such positive experiences. In the labor and deliver unit, I was beyond myself with gratitude for the staff. Even when I was vomiting and struggling they just kept a upbeat attitude and helped me. I wish I could name one or two amazing people but honestly I have encountered so many I do not know where to start so THANK YOU SOO MUCH UCSF MISSION BAY you guys made my family possibleBarbara

I can’t stress enough how much I dislike this store. I dread every time I have to come here. It’s never an easy experience and it’s never pleasant. Just look at the filthiness of the parking lot and the store entrance here. Just trying to enter the store is sometimes a challenge as it’s small, crowded and dirty. Inside the store is outdated and depressing looking compared to other Safeway’s in California. Then there is the constant long slow frustrating lines at check out. The staff appears overworked and exhausted. The self-checkout barely has staffing on top of half of the self-checkout stands in the store being closed. Yesterday I stood waiting for help because the machine decided I couldn’t pay for whatever reason. So I sat there and waited as the single staff person ran from customer to customer overwhelmed by the workload. For years I’ve tried to like this place and hope for it to get better and for years this place has been an eyesore for the neighborhood. There appears no fixing this mess. There is no wonder people in the area are hoping for another grocer to move into the area. Photos added…this place keeps getting wilder. Don’t waste your time pressing the “Need help” button, because no one is coming to help you.Shawn Oisin Freeman

A shoplift prone store, with a great staff that compensates for the extra security. There are usually 3 visible guards patrolling the store, plus some undercover people. Entertain yourself by figuring out who is undercover before they attack a thief. A highlight is a full body slam takedown of a shoplifter. A lot of high value stock is in locked cabinets, but the staff is quick to respond to call requests to open a cabinet to help you. They are always polite, helpful and friendly. The store has the broadest product selection in the neighborhood with fair prices especially on sale items. A large parking lot for those days you want stock up on bulky or heavy items.Ralph Hibbs

It's repost of a place I've already been. If you've read my following posts you know what I'm talking about but here it is again in case you missed it. *** Wow. It's better than most but the security isn't there just because they like being there. There's a lot of homeless people, a lot of people shoplifting and there's a lot of people screaming, arguing and fighting with staff at this Safeway. For whatever reason. It might be it's not always a pleasant place, early mornings, late nights are the worst but overall it's got everything you need. Check out can be slow but I'm sure everyone is doing their best.rick greenawalt

My dad (Room 301B) came to Pacific Heights in February after a long hospital stay. This review is for the people who have gone above and beyond to help my dad during his rehab stay. Lindsay, the speech therapist, has been incredibly helpful. She has been working with my dad consistently and with increasingly positive results. She is very knowledgeable, cautious when necessary, and has showed great care in helping Dad. The physical and occupational therapists have all been very helpful as well. Eric and Matt do their best to make sure my dad is up and moving. Robert, the CNA, is always working hard to keep my dad's spirits up and get him out of bed, dressed and involved in activities. He shows so much empathy and kindness in his care for him. Rich, the social worker, has been helping us the entire time. He is always talking to my dad, encouraging him and keeping him positive. These are some of the most genuinely kind and caring people I have met, and they have made this incredibly difficult process easier to handle for both Dad and his family. They not only care for Dad's physical health, but his mental health as well which is just as important. On that topic, one issue I would like to point out in this review which is that the rooms are very dark. The lights are dim and Dad always says he can't see well when he tries to read. I think the residents (particularly those who can't leave their rooms) could benefit greatly from having brighter lighting and more natural light. I'm considering getting a sun lamp for my dad as I think it will benefit him.Michelle Monteverde

I have been visiting someone very dear to me in 406b. for about 6 months. Working in the healthcare arena is certainly a blessing because you get introduced to so many people of different cultures, meet people you grow to care about, and care for. In addition you are blessed even more when you meet the wonderful people who are skilled in their positions to take care of those we love. The beauty of it all is knowing that there is love and compassion in the air at Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center. When I walk through their doors, I receive a wonderful smile, and a warm hand to assist me with checking in. There are nice hello's from the patients, the nurses, maintenance, grounds keepers, business administration office, the directors, and even the ones who share a room with your family member. It is a warm, comfortable, relaxed atmosphere that reminds me of the human life and what our real purpose is for……to live in love, in harmony, take care of one another, be kind to one another, and smile……..it's a beautiful thing to receive a simple hello, goodbye, and a smile.Kim R. Lewis

My Aunt B. Caramucci was a resident at Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center for 2.5 years. During this time she was well supported and treated with utmost care. This facility was a Godsend to our family as our Aunt needed 24 hour care. The staff was highly communicative when concerns about her care arose. We were very grateful for the treatment she received from the staff on the 4th floor and also to the administrative staff that handled her delicate financial needs to help her remain in 24 hour care. Thank you to Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center for the kind care my aunt received during her time at your facility.Elaine Graves

NCNA the best school…Sir Rosco, Sir Julius , Bo, and Ms. Ana..thanks to all your support and never ending advice on how to achieve the first step of our goals..i thank u for all your patience in giving us the review till we made it thru the state board… u never gave up on us….i remember when Sir Julius told us in the beginning that he will never give up on us…and its all true…mmmmmwahhhhh .Faye and Arlene will never forget u..NCNA changed our lives.Fidela Mallari

Ms Pamela, Ms Mila and Ms Anna all made my CNA training so smooth. They really work to prepare you for the written and skills test to pass your state exam. I passed on my first try!!Cathy Simonson

Took my CNA certification exam here. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the process of the examination went smoothly!Christian Merin