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Assisted living costs in San Bruno average about $7,650 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 559 communities in San Bruno. Our detailed directory has 6528 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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Photo of Palo Alto Commons
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I'm very happy with the Commons. Mom is happy. The food is good, location is fair. The staff are great. It's a wonderful place. It is very expensive.
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.
Palo Alto Commons is family owned and has been operating since 1990. Providing premier assisted living, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and exclusive, specialized higher levels of care in a lovely, residential setting. A month to month rental structure allows for flexibility and peace of mind. Our...
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The administrators are so caring and go out of their way. When you call them, they always know the answers to what care has been given. They are all so caring and loving there. I wish I had placed my dad...
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.
Oak Creek is nestled in a hillside setting bordered by beautiful trees and lush greenery.Admiring the aviary, smelling the herbal garden, and appreciating the colors of the raised flowerbeds all enhance our residents’ experience wandering around the secured grounds. The large flat patio has...
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The staff is great, my mom is electronics challenged so they had to come every day to help her learn her remote control for a couple weeks. Same goes for the new washer and dryer in her unit. She works out...
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.
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I've been thrilled with the care so far! It's a bustling environment - active with friendly & caring care-givers, offering a huge range of activities. The other residents are actively involved -- way beyond...
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.
The Kensington at Walnut Creek, San Francisco Bay area community is nestled a beautiful residential neighborhood walking distance to shopping and restaurants. The gracious community features 178 spacious apartments. Our manicured grounds, gardens, courtyards, and fountains enhance the community....
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The apartment is wonderful perfect size for my dad and his wife. The staff has been amazing! Very helpful and they keep in touch with items I need to get supplied.
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.
The community of Belmont Village of Sunnyvale is conveniently located between San Jose and San Francisco, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The facility is situated in a prime residential area, assisted living residents have easy access to shopping, restaurants, healthcare facilities and places of...
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The staff was friendly and accommodating. When I had requests, there was an attempt to meet the request. My brother was able to meet with the Senior Doc representative soon after he moved in. When we needed...
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.
Campbell Village is owned by Premier Senior Care Group. A family operated company whose mission is to create a family-style atmosphere, providing quality care with compassion and understanding. We strive to assure our residents have a safe environment, healthy lifestyle and happiness.  ...
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I am so glad that my family found Springfield Place for my dad. I highly recommend it. My dad has lived at Springfield Place for two years now. The staff here is outstanding. They are caring, friendly,...
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.
Springfield Place offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Springfield Place we have set...
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My brother inlaw was a patient after having a severe stroke. He was moved from acute care to nursing care but needed a stable enviroment for recovery. The entire staff was caring and responsive to his...
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 to Solano Quality Home Care.We are committed to provide quality care and comfort living .We are non medical facility and also provide Hospice care.We provide supports and services necessary to assist the resident to live the life he or she wants and to achieve their personal goals.We...
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The care staff were super friendly and competent. When ever I visited the care staff and activity coordinators were engaging. They had a lot of activities for my loved one to do. They consistently gave...
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.
At 1440 By the Bay, we pride ourselves on offering the best lifestyle for seniors. That means everything from our meals to our activities, transcend the boundaries of any typical retirement community. We offer mediation areas, gardening activities, live music and so much more. At 1440 By the...
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I think Cadence has been a healthy clean environment that has disappointed me occasionally when they failed to show up in time for my dad. The food is bland and while it looks good on the menu and the plate...
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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Photo of The Point at Rockridge
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the following comments are based on our sister's perceptions, visits, interactions with staff, etc. over the past few months since admission. Re: Room: size is ok, but dark. Brother spends most time in...
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.
The Point at Rockridge, located in the Rockridge neighborhood in Oakland, is across street from a complete shopping center and only a few blocks from the unique shopping areas of Piedmont and College Avenues. Physician’s offices, medical facilities, churches and synagogues, as well as UC...
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The things i like best are all the amenities that they have. So much to do if you want to do it. They can improve a 100% on food. It is approximately 95% bad. For the amount of rent that we pay, the food...
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.
You will love our community, located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay area surrounded by a wide variety of things to enjoy. Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer quality independent senior living and assisted...
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The staff has been very communicative and responsive. The Executive Director is slower to respond. The room cleaning could be more comprehensive. Great list of activities, size of room is large, food seems...
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 luxurious, inviting community, in the greater San Francisco/Oakland metropolitan area, encompasses the perfect assisted living experience, where each day you can choose from all kinds of life-enriching activities and programs to share with friends and neighbors. Continue to enjoy your...
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Understanding, caring, attentive. Would ABSOLUTELY recommend! The director [name removed] is AWESOME! All staff are great too! No complaints!! We are very grateful for all they do!!
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.
Set within the City of Trees on the San Francisco Peninsula, Burlingame Senior Living offers a progressive community for active older adults. We're located across the street from Washington Park, which provides scenic views for nearly every apartment. We are also convenient to the shops and...
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It's a great facility and my parents health has improved. I honestly can't complain about anything! Yes I would recommend Brentwood Grove to other families!
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.
Brentwood Grove Senior Living offers retirement living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Brentwood, California. We offer comfortable, attractive residences coupled with engaging activities and events so that you or your loved one is assured of well-being, attentive care and a...
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Staff is universally friendly and helpful. The food is surprisingly tasty and the chef is quite creative and the menu is constantly changing and seems to quickly react to resident suggestions. Our two...
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.
Discover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Ellore Senior Living. Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Ellore Senior Living is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and social...
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My mom moved to Ivy Park a couple of months ago and so far, we've had a wonderful experience. The staff have been very kind, caring, and responsive. The facilities are very nice and well maintained. The...
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.
Ivy Park at Palo Alto is an assisted living and memory care community set on a beautiful piece of property easily accessible from Interstate 280. The location boasts lovely walking paths and gardens near many regional nature trails and parks. It’s only a short distance from many popular...
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My parents needed more nursing care and although Ivy Park originally said they could help they could not. Their current facility has full time nurses 24-7. I thought the staff was pretty helpful with tasks...
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.
Ivy Park at San Ramon is a senior living community set on a beautiful piece of property easily accessible from Interstate 680. The location boasts lovely walking paths and gardens and is near many regional nature trails and parks. It’s only a short distance to many popular restaurants and the...
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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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CARING, FRIENDLY STAFF AND ADMIN. MY PARENTS SEEMED TO HAVE SETTLED IN AND THEIR HEALTH HAS IMPROVED THRU MEALS, INTERACTION WITH OTHERS, AND ACTIVITIES. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IF YOU CAN AFFORD. FOR...
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.
"The Ivy at Golden Gate is a senior living community set in a designated historical landmark. The location is just five blocks from Golden Gate Park, and close to the ocean, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Japanese Tea Gardens. At The Ivy our seniors are empowered to maximize...
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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.
Located in beautiful Jourdanton, Texas, Julie's Care Home, is proud to offer the best when it comes to real quality real quality senior care, where your senior can and will get the best in what they need. We offer the best when it comes to assisted live in home care and we have a real staff that...

Cost of assisted living in San Bruno, CA

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

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

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

Assisted living costs in San Bruno, CA, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in San Bruno 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
San Bruno, 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%
San Bruno, 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 San Bruno, 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 San Bruno.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Bruno

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Bruno

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

Caring and professional staff. Many reviews highlight the dedication and friendliness of staff members at different communities. For instance, at Cardinal Point CCRC, staff were commended for their kindness and compassionate care for residents and their families. At Harbor at Hillsdale, staff members were described as hel ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Reviews consistently mention the wide range of activities available to residents, fostering socialization and engagement. For instance, at Coterie Cathedral Hill, residents enjoy activities like bingo, gin rummy, craft classes, and holiday celebrations. At Peninsula Del Rey, activities such ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents frequently praise the quality of the food and meals at their communities. For example, at Coterie Cathedral Hill, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions. At Serra Highlands Senior Living, the dining facility and choices were described as wonderful.
Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, ensuring a comfortable living environment. For instance, at Sunrise of San Mateo, the facility is described as modern and well-kept. At Peninsula Del Rey, the common areas were recently remodeled with new paint, flooring, a ...
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Access to health care services and care support. Several reviews mention the availability and responsiveness of health care services and care support at their communities. For example, at Cadence Millbrae by Cogir, residents receive personalized attention and support. At Burlingame Senior Living, the care staff is friendly but understaffed ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Reviews mention that staff members go the extra mile to accommodate residents' needs. For example, at Harbor at Hillsdale, staff were described as helpful and attentive to residents' questions. At Cardinal Point CCRC, the staff fostered a vibrant community and made daily routines into cheris ...
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San Bruno review score based on 1,081 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1081 reviews of 559 San Bruno assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Bruno 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

San Bruno review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
San Bruno, CA559 facilities
7.7
San Francisco, CA281 facilities
7.7
Oakland, CA385 facilities

Review subcategories for San Bruno 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 1,081 reviews of 559 San Bruno assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Bruno 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.
San Bruno, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

San Bruno assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Bruno assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Bruno, 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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Bruno, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Bruno 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 San Bruno Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Bruno, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Bruno 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 San Bruno partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Bruno, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in San Bruno 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 San Bruno communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Bruno, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Bruno 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 San Bruno offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Bruno, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Bruno

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Cogir of Brentwood and Aldersly, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near San Bruno, California. See full list of communities.
There are 559 assisted living facilities near San Bruno, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in San Bruno, 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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