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Memory care in Foster City offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Foster City is about $6,425 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 535 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Hopkins Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Burlingame Hacienda
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Burlingame Hacienda The Burlingame Hacienda Retirement Community is an assisted living that can be found in the Burlingame, California, where they will be surrounded by a tranquil, serene environment. It is located near San Francisco and will be within walking distance to the beach. Your loved...
Photo of Lakeview Lodge
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Kensington Place of Redwood City
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I liked that this was close to me. I liked that it was a mixed facility with assisted living and memory care combined together. My mother can do activities with higher functioning people. It also had a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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They loved it there. It is independent living. Each room had it's own little kitchen and a microwave but they ate meals in the dining room. the service was nice and they had a lot of activities going on. It...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Lytton Gardens
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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Cost of memory care in Foster City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Foster City is $6,425 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daly City, CA with an average of $6,109 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Foster City, CA vs. nearby cities

Foster City, CA
$6,425/mo
$6,339/mo
$6,292/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Foster City, CA vs. the state and national average

Foster City, CA
$6,425/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Foster City vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,425/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Foster City, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,902/mo
Studio
$7,099/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,204/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,535/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Foster City over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Foster City

Recent reviews for memory care in Foster City

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA

4.2
Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Foster City review score based on 96 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 96 reviews of 33 Foster City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Foster City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Foster City review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Foster City, CA33 facilities
8.3
San Mateo, CA34 facilities
7.7
Belmont, CA37 facilities

Review subcategories for Foster City memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 96 reviews of 33 Foster City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Foster City resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Foster City, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Foster City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Foster City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Foster City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Foster City memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Foster City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
57.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.8%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Foster City memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Foster City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Foster City, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Foster City memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Foster City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Foster City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.6%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Foster City memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Foster City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Foster City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Foster City memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Foster City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Foster City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Foster City, California. See full list of communities.

There are 36 memory care facilities near Foster City, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Foster City, California are Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 36 memory care facilities near you in Foster City, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Foster City, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Foster City, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Foster City, California ranges from $695 to $19100. The average Memory Care cost in Foster City, California is $6,425. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Foster City, California typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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