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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Highlands, CA
Assisted living costs in Highlands average about $12,247 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 79 communities in Highlands. Our detailed directory has 551 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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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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Provides: Memory 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.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cristina's Care Home is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in the city of San Bruno, California in the county of San Mateo. Seniors at Cristina's Care Home enjoy days spent lounging on the beach or swimming in the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean at the nearby Sharp Park Beach, which is...
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My mother has dementia and had been in another care home prior to Cristina's. I was immediately impressed with the friendliness of the staff and their inclusive spirit. They are super organized and always...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cristina's Care Home is an assisted living and memory care community located in San Bruno, California. San Bruno is a beautiful city in San Mateo County and is known for its rich history, comfortable climate and beautiful parks. The San Bruno city park is a municipal that offers shaded walkways...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Bougainvilleas Care Home I is an assisted living facility located in San Francisco, CA. It is in the southern part of San Francisco. We are known for the activities we put on at our facility. We encourage all residents to participate in activities for they are great for exercise and constant...
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Joyful Chapter is working out just fine. My mom enjoys it there and that's what counts. I have no complaints. It has been a good experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
At Joyful Chapter, an assisted living facility for those over the age of 60 located in lovely San Mateo County in Southern San Francisco, CA, we proudly offer independence combined with safety. Our licensed Residential Care Facility provides quality living quarters for a maximum of six residents...
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Our father was only here for a short time but we always felt he was in great care. We can visit any time and they are great at communicating with the family. [Name removed] and his staff were great.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We provide the best care for seniors who need assisted living. Our warm, friendly, family oriented atmosphere will help your loved one feel they belong. Residential care homes are private residences licensed by the state to provide for seniors a more natural living environment. Our residents come...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
All the Canyon Houses, accommodate a maximum of 6 people each. All the homes consist of a variety of private and shared rooms catering for either men or women. Shared rooms consist of either two men or two women. This page will inform you of the general availability of rooms. Please contact...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Araville Residential Care Home III is a senior care home located in the vibrant South San Francisco, California, which is within San Mateo County. The scenic area is surrounded by the beautiful San Francisco Bay. The charming bay area is known for the mild winter months and the cool dry...
Cost of assisted living in Highlands, CA
The average cost of senior living in Highlands is $12,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hayward, CA with an average of $9,711 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Highlands
Recent reviews for assisted living in Highlands
Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA
5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.
Ivy Park at Palo Alto
5.0
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all ...
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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
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Welcoming and Friendly Staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and warmth displayed by staff at various communities, such as Atria Park of San Mateo and Oakmont of Redwood City. Residents and families appreciate the welcoming nature of the staff, which includes greetings and genuine care.
Quality Care and Attention to Residents' Needs. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of quality care and attention to individual residents' needs. For example, at Sunrise of Belmont and Pacifica Senior Living, families express appreciation for the staff's dedication to providing proper care and support.
Variety of Activities for Residents. Communities like Atria Park of San Mateo and Sunrise of Burlingame offer a wide range of engaging activities for residents, which is mentioned frequently in the reviews. These activities help residents stay active and entertained.
Clean and Well-Maintained Facilities. Reviews often comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with regards to both the common areas and individual living spaces. For instance, Atria Park of San Mateo and Oakmont of Burlingame are praised for their attention to cleanliness and renovations.
Supportive Living Environment. Reviews from various communities indicate that the living environment is supportive and comfortable. Residents and their families appreciate the inclusive atmosphere, which encourages engagement and fosters a sense of community.
Effective and Communicative Staff. Clear and open communication between staff and families plays a crucial role in ensuring peace of mind. Communities like Sunrise of Belmont and Atria Foster Square are mentioned for their responsiveness and availability, allowing families to stay informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
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Highlands review score based on 84 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 62 Highlands assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Highlands review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Highlands review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Highlands assisted living
When assisted living 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 84 reviews of 62 Highlands assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Highlands resident and family assisted living 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.Highlands, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
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Highlands assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highlands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highlands, 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 Highlands assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Highlands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highlands, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Highlands assisted living
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 Highlands Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.7%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highlands assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Highlands assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highlands assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Highlands
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Highlands protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale North Fremont, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Highlands, California. See full list of communities.
There are 79 assisted living facilities near Highlands, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Highlands, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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