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Assisted living costs in Hillsborough average about $7,650 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 549 communities in Hillsborough. Our detailed directory has 6284 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, Redwood City and Oakland.

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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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.
Walnut CreekSituated 16 miles east of Oakland in California’s Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek is a medium-sized city of just over 66,000 residents. It enjoys a moderate climate, modern amenities, and abundant social, outdoor, and cultural activities. At Walnut Creek, we take pride in the fact...
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Better Living is very good, meeting all my expectations. The caregivers are very kind and attentive, trying hard to meet the need of all the residents. The owner is also very nice coming to visit once a...
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.
Better Living of Walnut Creek is a licensed senior care community in Walnut Creek, California that specializes in Alzheimer's care. Clients are treated with dedicated memory care techniques and the environment is especially comfortable and nurturing for seniors who suffer from Alzheimer's and...
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A wonderful community that took excellent care for my mom. She was happy there. The staff was outstanding in all areas. Wonderful meals with a good variety. She was happy with how clean her room was and the...
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.
Bon Homie III Lena is an assisted living facility located at 2795 Lena Drive, San Jose, Ca. Bon Homie is assisted living which specializes in providing a safe and healthy environment for family members who suffer Alzheimer's or Memory Deficit. The large ranch style home is located on a quiet...
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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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Better Living Care Home took care of my mother for nearly 10 years. Running a care home is never an easy task. [names removed] and all of the wonderful staff became trusted friends. Thank you is not...
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.
Better Living Care Home is located at 106 Vivian Dr, Pleasant Hill, California 94523. It is located close to the Senator Daniel E. Boatwright Hwy. the services offered are dementia care and assisted living. We pride ourselves as being one of the best home care providers within our area. Our staff...
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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.
Precious Moments Home #2 is a comfortable six bed cottage located in sunny San Jose, California. With the weather warm nearly year-round we pride ourselves in being able to keep spirits up with numerous activities and events on a day to day basis. We also strive to provide the best care possible...
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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.
Grand Oak Manor is a residential care home located in the picturesque city of Concord, in Contra Costa County, California. Concord features the best of California’s natural landscape and with warm sunny skies all year round our residents can enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational activities. We...
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My mom and I were saved by LTCH, specifically Elvie, Sas, Jolly and other caretakers. Advanced dementia was terrible for my mom, but LTCH provided loving consistent care that made her final years some of her...
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.
A Loving Touch Care Home is a Licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, serving ambulatory and non-ambulatory guests, aged 60 and above. We provide a warm, family home atmosphere, as an alternative to institutionalized living. Our approach allows us to personalize our care to the...
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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.
Precious Moments Home #3 in San Jose, California is a wonderful assisted living facility that serves their patients well. The residents are loved and cared for by a talented and caring staff. The staff member are trained and educated, providing a wonderful experience for the people that live...
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I chose this community because it was recommended that my mother needed memory care. The care was very giving, but we were asked to hire overnight caregivers because she would get up night,which was an...
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.
'Residents are the heart of our community.'  AlmaVia of San Rafael is a faith-based, non-profit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) which includes independent and assisted living, as well as a specialized area for memory care called, Bridgehaven. We offer studio,...
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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.
Bon Homie IV - Willomont is an assisted living facility which provides personalized care for seniors suffering with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other memory related issues. Located in sunny San Jose, California the home has received rave reviews for the excellent atmosphere and tender...
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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 often witness adult children agonize over what to do when their elderly parent's independent living style is no longer safe. Many senior citizens reach a point where they cannot live alone, but do not need traditional nursing home care. That is why a Home at Shaw, located in beautiful San...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It was very nice and they did very good when my loved one was there. We really liked it a lot. It had been recommended to me by A Place for Mom after we talked on the phone. I didn't know where to start and...
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.
Priority Care Home 1 Priority Care Home 1 is a residential care home situated in the wonderful city of Redo, California in Contra Costa County. Our senior home is located next to major health centers, quality shopping places, churches, and clean parks. We have a state of the art residence...
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The care here is excellent. The staff is very friendly and attentive to the residents. They are compassionate. The facility itself seems to be well run and they keep the place clean and orderly. This seems...
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.
Welcome Home Senior Residence Welcome Home Senior Residence is a residential care home located in the fast expanding town of Concord, CA in Contra Costa County. Our upscale community is situated in a luxury manor, overlooking stunning hills. Concord is a peaceful and tranquil place to live and a...
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We chose Bethany Home because of the location of the facility. They have been good with communication with everything that has been going on. Overall it has been a good experience I would recommend them.
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.
Bethany Home is a residential care home located in the spectacularly beautiful city of Concord, in Contra Costa County, California. Our wonderful home has a scenic natural landscape for our residents to enjoy, not to mention warm weather and sunny skies all year round. Perfect for those who enjoy...
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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.
California Sunshine RCFE California Sunshine RCFE is a senior residential care home located in the large city of Concord, CA and is the largest city in Contra Costa County. The city is located nearby Suisun Bay waterway, with many little islands to visit. California Sunshine RCFE is nearby the...
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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.
Nazareth House, San Rafael, opened in 1962 is a nonprofit retirement home offering full-service residential care and assisted living for approximately 126 residents. It is one of 58 facilities throughout the world owned and operated by the Sisters of Nazareth. Our aim is to provide for the...
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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.
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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 Heritage Estates Retirement Community in East Livermore we have several senior living options, all on one campus. So whether you are seeking an elegant independent living apartment with amenities, programs and social opportunities, or you desire the support of assisted living services, the...
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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.
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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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This is a great facility! Though I have not been here for too long yet, I have no complaints. The facility and staff are very nice and all of my needs are being taken care of. So far, I am enjoying my stay...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Hillsborough, CA

The average cost of senior living in Hillsborough is $7,650 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, CA with an average of $7,267 per month.

Assisted living costs in Hillsborough, CA, vs. state and national averages

Hillsborough, CA
$7,650/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Hillsborough, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,650/mo
$8,617/mo

Assisted living costs in Hillsborough, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,443/mo
Studio
$5,849/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,066/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,328/mo

Senior living costs in Hillsborough 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: Hillsborough, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHillsborough, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$7,650/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,617/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,117/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Hillsborough, CA:$7,650/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Hillsborough, CA:$8,617/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Hillsborough, CA:$5,117/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Hillsborough, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hillsborough 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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Assisted living cost trends in Hillsborough, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Hillsborough 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hillsborough, CA$7,024/mo$6,834/mo+2.8%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Hillsborough, CA
2024 average cost:$7,024/mo
2023 average cost:$6,834/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hillsborough, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Hillsborough.

What families are saying about assisted living in Hillsborough

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hillsborough

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.

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff, responsive to residents' needs. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members in various communities. For example, at Oakmont of Redwood City, visitors are greeted with smiles, while staff at Harbor at Hillsdale are described as friendly and helpful. In addition, the staff at Sunrise of San ...
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Well-maintained facilities with homey feel. Residents and their families appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities in different communities, such as Atria at Foster Square, which is modern and luxurious, and Oakmont of Burlingame, which feels more like a home than a hotel. The renovated common areas at Serra Highlands S ...
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Thoughtfully planned activities for socialization. Activities offered in different communities provide residents with opportunities to engage, make new friends, and stay active. For example, residents of Atria at Foster Square enjoy outings to Mexican restaurants, and those at Sunrise of San Mateo participate in craft classes and bingo. The ...
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High-quality, delicious meals and dining experiences. Many reviews praise the food and dining experiences at various communities, such as Serra Highlands Senior Living, where the dining facility and choices are commended, and Oakmont of Redwood City, where the meals are superb and the chef accommodates dietary restrictions. Residents look forwa ...
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Professional and effective communication. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is valued in different communities, such as Burlingame Senior Living, where the communication has been 'pretty good,' and Oakmont of Redwood City, where the staff is very attentive and responsive. This enables everyone to stay inf ...
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Thoughtful and attentive care for memory care residents. Reviews from families of memory care residents express appreciation for the loving care provided at different communities, such as Cadence Millbrae by Cogir, where the staff was described as caring and competent, and Atria at Foster Square, where the facility was initially good but had inade ...
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Hillsborough review score based on 1,052 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1052 reviews of 549 Hillsborough assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hillsborough 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

Hillsborough review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Hillsborough, CA549 facilities
7.7
San Francisco, CA282 facilities
7.9
Oakland, CA386 facilities

Review subcategories for Hillsborough 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 1,052 reviews of 549 Hillsborough assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hillsborough 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Hillsborough assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillsborough assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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
47.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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
55.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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
15.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hillsborough, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hillsborough, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.5%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hillsborough

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Hillsborough protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Oakmont of Burlingame, Cardinal Point CCRC and Cogir of Brentwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Hillsborough, California. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Hillsborough, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Harbor at Hillsdale and Atria Sunnyvale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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