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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pacifica, CA

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The cost of independent living in Pacifica is about $5,806 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 399 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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Last Updated: 12/4/25
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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
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.
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: 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: 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: 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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: 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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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 Pacifica, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pacifica is $5,806 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daly City, CA with an average of $5,611 per month.

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

Pacifica, CA
$5,806/mo
$5,679/mo
$5,683/mo

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

Pacifica, CA
$5,806/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$6,454/mo
Independent Living
$5,806/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,896/mo
Studio
$6,166/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,159/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,171/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.
Independent Living$5,806/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,141/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,454/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Pacifica, CA:$5,806/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$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
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Independent living costs in Pacifica, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent 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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Independent living cost trends in Pacifica, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent 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$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%
Pacifica, 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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Pacifica

Recent reviews for independent living in Pacifica

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.

Pacifica independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pacifica independent 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 dietary accommodations in Pacifica 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 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
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pacifica 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 Pacifica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pacifica, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pacifica 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 Pacifica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pacifica, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
46.4%
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Serra Highlands Senior Living, Brunswick Street Apartments and Sunrise of San Mateo are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pacifica, California. See full list of communities.
There are 48 independent living facilities near Pacifica, California. See the full list.
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