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Memory care in Millbrae 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 Millbrae is about $6,384 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 758 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Millbrae Memory Care Facilities | 758 Reviews

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Photo of The Chalet Montara
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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.
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Home Sweet Home Senior Care is exceptional. The staff - lead by the glorious [Removed]- is warm, competent, patient and kind. The facility is clean and bright. Many decorations proclaim graitude and promote...
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.
Your loved ones will have plenty of space, whether it's in a single room for individuals or a suite for couples. Each unit has its own private bath with a shower, and an emergency bell if help needs to be called for any reason, day or night. The staff at Home Sweet Home takes care of everything,...
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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 have been very accommodating. They are very ethnic oriented, so there's a lot of Chinese, so it works well for my family.
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.
Merced Care 1 & 2 is an assisted living community and memory care provider in the lovely city of San Francisco, County of San Francisco, California. What makes our retirement community so unique is the fact that residents can let us know what they want to do and we will make it happen. From...
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Unfortunately, while my Father-In-Law was at this facility it was around the time of the fires and because of that a lot of people moved in at once. My loved one is blind and he required a lot more attention...
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.
AlmaVia of San Francisco offers older adults a unique opportunity to choose a faith-based community where quality of life is enhanced through creative programs and supportive assisted living services. Our commitment to each person we serve is to proved high quality housing with services and...
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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.
Photo of Silverado At Home Bay Area
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Provides: Memory Care, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
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Cost of memory care in Millbrae, CA

The average cost of senior living in Millbrae is $6,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Piedmont, CA with an average of $6,216 per month.

Memory care costs in Millbrae, CA, vs. nearby cities

Millbrae, CA
$6,384/mo
$6,325/mo

Memory care costs in Millbrae, CA, vs. state and national averages

Millbrae, CA
$6,384/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Millbrae, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,384/mo

Memory care costs in Millbrae, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,114/mo
Studio
$6,747/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,451/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,605/mo

Senior living costs in Millbrae vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Millbrae, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMillbrae, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,384/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,087/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,683/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Millbrae, CA:$6,384/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Millbrae, CA:$5,087/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Millbrae, CA:$5,683/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Millbrae, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Millbrae and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Millbrae, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Millbrae have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Millbrae, CA$7,338/mo$8,062/mo-9.0%
California$6,659/mo$6,315/mo+5.4%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Millbrae, CA
2024 average cost:$7,338/mo
2023 average cost:$8,062/mo
Percent change:-9.0%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,315/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Millbrae

Recent reviews for memory care in Millbrae

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

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Millbrae review score based on 95 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 32 Millbrae memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Millbrae 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

Millbrae review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Millbrae, CA32 facilities
8.2
Burlingame, CA41 facilities
7.9
San Bruno, CA36 facilities

Review subcategories for Millbrae 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 95 reviews of 32 Millbrae memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Millbrae 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.
Millbrae, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Millbrae memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Millbrae memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Millbrae, 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 Millbrae 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 Millbrae that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Millbrae, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
81.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Millbrae 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 Millbrae Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Millbrae, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Millbrae 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 Millbrae partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Millbrae, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Millbrae 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 Millbrae communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Millbrae 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 Millbrae offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Millbrae, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Millbrae

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Millbrae protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Atria Park of San Mateo and Serra Highlands Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Millbrae, California. See full list of communities.
There are 40 memory care facilities near Millbrae, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Millbrae, California are Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 40 memory care facilities near you in Millbrae, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Millbrae, 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 Millbrae, 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 Millbrae, California ranges from $695 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in Millbrae, California is $6,384. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Millbrae, 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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