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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Burlingame, CA

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The cost of independent living in Burlingame is about $5,751 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 557 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My father has been living at Westborough for about a month now, and I feel he is enjoying his time there. The staff are very caring people who live up to what they say. This is very important to me, because...
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.
Just minutes from downtown San Francisco, this is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable, without traffic or parking hassles. Our scheduled transportation takes you on shopping excursions, and to medical and dental appointments. Enjoy life with friends...
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This is an excellent facility established by local residents for independent and assisted living and memory care. It's located within easy, safe walking distance of a friendly downtown area, providing a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
San Carlos Elms is a comfortable home setting with the security and benefits of supportive services to each resident. The Elms is conveniently located within easy walking distance of beautiful downtown San Carlos churches, Senior Center and City Library. Fire and Police Departments are within...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Home Sweet Home Senior Care is exceptional. The staff - lead by the glorious [Removed]- is warm, competent, patient and kind. The facility is clean and bright. Many decorations proclaim graitude and promote...
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.
Your loved ones will have plenty of space, whether it's in a single room for individuals or a suite for couples. Each unit has its own private bath with a shower, and an emergency bell if help needs to be called for any reason, day or night. The staff at Home Sweet Home takes care of everything,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in Burlingame, CA

The average cost of senior living in Burlingame is $5,751 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daly City, CA with an average of $5,611 per month.

Independent living costs in Burlingame, CA, vs. nearby cities

Burlingame, CA
$5,751/mo
$5,683/mo

Independent living costs in Burlingame, CA, vs. state and national averages

Burlingame, CA
$5,751/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Burlingame, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,441/mo
Independent Living
$5,751/mo

Independent living costs in Burlingame, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,246/mo
Studio
$6,563/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,017/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,274/mo

Senior living costs in Burlingame 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: Burlingame, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBurlingame, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,751/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,109/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,441/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Burlingame, CA:$5,751/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Burlingame, CA:$5,109/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Burlingame, CA:$6,441/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Burlingame, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Burlingame 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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Independent living cost trends in Burlingame, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Burlingame 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
Burlingame, CA$5,824/mo$5,801/mo+0.4%
California$3,305/mo$3,299/mo+0.2%
National$2,887/mo$2,867/mo+0.7%
Burlingame, CA
2024 average cost:$5,824/mo
2023 average cost:$5,801/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,305/mo
2023 average cost:$3,299/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,887/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Burlingame

Recent reviews for independent living in Burlingame

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

J and C Care Center, LLC in Oakland, CA

4.0
I like the care that my father is getting in this community. I really liked that the community is clean and well maintained. He is happy with the caring staff who are attentive and caring. They try and get him involved with the activities that are helpful. The meals are a good variety. I would ...
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Serra Highlands Senior Living in Daly City, CA

4.0
the community overall. The employees are helpful and the residents are very welcoming. I am very happy to live here and wouldn't change a thing.

Burlingame independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Burlingame independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Burlingame, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Burlingame independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Burlingame partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Burlingame, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Burlingame independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Burlingame communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Burlingame, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Burlingame independent 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 independent living communities in Burlingame offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Burlingame, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakmont of Burlingame, Cardinal Point CCRC and Atria Park of San Mateo are the top-rated independent living facilities near Burlingame, California. See full list of communities.
There are 49 independent living facilities near Burlingame, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Burlingame, California are Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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