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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Pacifica, CA

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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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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
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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.
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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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.
In a residential area, Heritage Park offers a comfortable atmosphere where you or your loved one can relax and receive assistance. Our residents do not have to worry about cooking and cleaning. We provide three delicious meals and snacks everyday and daily housekeeping. Heritage Park is...
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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.
In a residential area, Heritage Inn offers a comfortable atmosphere where you or your loved one can relax and receive assistance. There is always an alert caregiver, so that twenty-four hour assistance is available. Our residents do not have to worry about cooking and cleaning. We provide...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
San Mateo Convalescent is a small family owned and operated skilled nursing facility that has provided the community with excellent care for over four decades. We have long or short-term care available, as well as Respite Retreats and Rehabilitation stays. We also offer Assisted Care Rates for a...
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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.
At Nobis Care Homes we focus on each person. Whether or not they share likes and dislikes, or even diagnosis, each person is a unique individual that needs personalized care. We strive to exceed each person's care needs and foster an atmosphere where individuality is embraced. Every aspect of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
At Reyna’s Home, we treat you like family. And as family, we are sensitive to the fact that you have specific needs. We meet those needs while still allowing you to live a life of dignity and independence. With our friendly staff and warm demeanor, we strive to make you feel as comfortable and...
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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.
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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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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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.
Heritage ShoresHeritage Shores is a residential care home in San Mateo, California, located in San Mateo County. This picture perfect city is in close proximity to the beach and has a skyline that is filled with mountain ranges and blue skies for a truly unforgettable view. Many parks can be...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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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.
Pacifica, CANational
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
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