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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Moss Beach, CA

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The cost of independent living in Moss Beach is about $5,841 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 288 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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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
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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.
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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55 Floor plans available
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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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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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Photo of Burlingame Senior Living
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55 Floor plans available
7.5
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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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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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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: 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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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They loved it there. It is independent living. Each room had it's own little kitchen and a microwave but they ate meals in the dining room. the service was nice and they had a lot of activities going on. It...
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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Moss Beach, CA

The average cost of senior living in Moss Beach is $5,841 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daly City, CA with an average of $5,611 per month.

Independent living costs in Moss Beach, CA, vs. nearby cities

Moss Beach, CA
$5,841/mo
$5,806/mo

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

Moss Beach, CA
$5,841/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Moss Beach, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,512/mo
Independent Living
$5,841/mo

Independent living costs in Moss Beach, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,649/mo
Studio
$5,761/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,641/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,349/mo

Senior living costs in Moss Beach 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: Moss Beach, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMoss Beach, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,841/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,079/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,512/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Moss Beach, CA:$5,841/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Moss Beach, CA:$5,079/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Moss Beach, CA:$6,512/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Moss Beach, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Moss Beach 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 Moss Beach, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Moss Beach 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
Moss Beach, CA$5,824/mo$4,601/mo+26.6%
California$3,305/mo$3,299/mo+0.2%
National$2,887/mo$2,867/mo+0.7%
Moss Beach, CA
2024 average cost:$5,824/mo
2023 average cost:$4,601/mo
Percent change:+26.6%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Moss Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Moss Beach

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

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.

AlmaVia of San Francisco

5.0
They have been very helpful and good about asking questions, and getting things taken care of once we got moved in. The food is actually quite good, and they have live entertainment, and she thinks that is good. She participates in the activities. The staff are very nice and helpful. It was more ...
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Moss Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Moss Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Moss Beach, 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 Moss Beach 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 Moss Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Moss Beach, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Moss Beach 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 Moss Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Moss Beach, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Moss Beach 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 Moss Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Moss Beach, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.4%
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Serra Highlands Senior Living, Oakmont of Burlingame and Cadence Millbrae by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Moss Beach, California. See full list of communities.
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