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Assisted living costs in Pacifica average about $5,141 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 84 communities in Pacifica. Our detailed directory has 571 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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Photo of Serra Highlands Senior Living
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I felt like the whole entire staff really did care about my mom, and wanted to help her. Serra Highlands is an excellent community.
Provides: Assisted 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.
At Serra Highlands Senior Living, you'll find a serene and welcoming senior community with all the comforts of home. Residents enjoy a diverse social calendar with an extensive continued learning program. Surrounded by beautiful wooded walkways, Serra Highlands Senior Livingprovides views of the...
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What we like the most about the community is their caring and compassionate staff. Team spirit all the way around. Clean and well maintained facility. I lost both my parents this year and their final stay...
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.
About Sunrise of San MateoSunrise of San Mateo offers a homelike and nurturing setting with personal services and engaging activities for seniors of all life stages. Located just minutes away from downtown San Mateo, California, our residents may enjoy a variety of fine dining, shopping and...
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The community is staffed by a very friendly team who are warm and welcoming to both residents and visitors. The facility is clean, well maintained, and feels like a hotel to my mother-in-law, who lives there
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Oakmont of Burlingame is a lovely retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all within walking distance. Oakmont provides residents and their...
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Peninsula Del Rey has great food, and a clean dining area. The staff are friendly and the residents are also friendly. We chose this place because it's as close to home as our home in Pacifica. Only issue...
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.
Welcome to Peninsula Del Rey, a luxurious senior living community in Daly City, CA.Conveniently located in the heart of the peninsula, residents and family members enjoy easy access to shopping and entertainment as well as hospital and medical services. Whether friends and family are visiting,...
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The staff are professional and compassionate. Place is always clean, lobby is nicely decorated. My husband is happy. They always have fun activities and events.
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.
Specialized Memory Care program uniquely designed to meet all of our residents’ cognitive, social and physical needs. Complimentary scheduled transportation, medication management, daily housekeeping and more! Mission Villa is strictly a Dementia and Alzheimer's Memory Care Residence. We...
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What we like the most about the community is that everyone is very friendly. The facility is clean and inviting. The food is delicious. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Cadence Millbrae is ideally located across the street from Green Hills park and just 5 blocks from downtown Millbrae. Currently undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation, Cadence Living is transforming this majestic Spanish Colonial beauty into one of the most desirable lifestyle communities in all...
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Staff is great. All very very friendly. Two of the nurses are so sweet too. The receptionist(s) are always so helpful. Facilities: we (his family) really like it here. Vey clean, modern and easy to park....
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.
Burlingame Senior LivingWithin the City of Trees on the San Francisco Peninsula, Burlingame Senior Living offers a progressive senior living community for active adults seeking independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community boasts a mid-century modern exterior with...
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The staff at Peninsula Reflections is truly wonderful. We had just days to choose a memory care center and were so lucky to find Peninsula Reflections. Every member of the staff got to know my dad - they...
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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We have been very happy with our experience at The Trousdale. The managing director here is really, really good. The staff members here are all very dedicated to their residents, they do have some turnover...
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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I first found out about Mills Estate and Burlingame Villas years ago when I wrote an article for a newspaper I used to work at. When my mother needed care, I have placed her in Mills Estate Villa for...
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.
Our fully licensed assisted living facility in San Mateo county, Mills Estate Villa, provides housing along with just the right balance of supportive services and health-related care. Our assisted living facility is located in Burlingame just outside of San Mateo, is easily accessible from...
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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.
Our Burlingame, CA memory care community features exceptional memory care at affordable rates. Our community is located in the heart of Burlingame in the same neighborhood as Mills-Peninsula Hospital just outside of San Mateo. What is unique in our memory care community is the care given to the...
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The medical team really gives enough individual attention to each of their client. Though it is a smaller facility compared to others. The staff specially customized their work to each individual need and...
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.
AgeSong University provides outstanding care to residents in the newest AgeSong community. We strive to create an environment that is culturally and economically diverse. Since 1884 the site has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of the aging population in San Francisco, and that...
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It's a great location, everyone is very friendly, and the food is pretty good.
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.
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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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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
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.
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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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 Gonzales Care Home #3 located at 2237 Noriega Street in the western portion of the city of San Francisco, CA is a small sized residential retirement facility for senior citizens located within a well-maintained and attractive two story gated residential building. The Gonzales Care Home #3 is...
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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.
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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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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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
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.
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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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
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.
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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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.
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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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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Pacifica, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pacifica is $5,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $4,687 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pacifica, CA, vs. nearby cities

Pacifica, CA
$5,141/mo
$5,100/mo
$5,087/mo

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

Pacifica, CA
$5,141/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,141/mo
$6,454/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,435/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$6,459/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,386/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,547/mo

Senior living costs in Pacifica 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: Pacifica, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePacifica, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,141/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,454/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,806/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Pacifica, CA:$5,141/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Pacifica, CA:$6,454/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Pacifica, CA:$5,806/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pacifica, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pacifica 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pacifica, CA$7,000/mo$7,758/mo-9.8%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Pacifica, CA
2024 average cost:$7,000/mo
2023 average cost:$7,758/mo
Percent change:-9.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pacifica

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pacifica

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.

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

Aegis of San Francisco in South San Francisco, CA

3.9
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a good place overall. The staff are very nice to work with. The call response times from the time the resident's clicks the call button could be improved upon. The food is enjoyed by my loved one.

Pacifica review score based on 55 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 61 Pacifica assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pacifica 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

Pacifica review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Pacifica, CA61 facilities
7.5
San Bruno, CA102 facilities
8.2
Millbrae, CA100 facilities

Review subcategories for Pacifica 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 55 reviews of 61 Pacifica assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pacifica 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.
Pacifica, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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3.8
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Pacifica assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pacifica assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica 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 Pacifica 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
42.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.8%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pacifica 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 Pacifica Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pacifica, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pacifica 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 Pacifica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pacifica, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
19.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Pacifica 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 Pacifica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pacifica, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pacifica 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 Pacifica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pacifica, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
19.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
23%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
9.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pacifica

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 Pacifica protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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