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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pacifica, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If your loved one needs memory care in Pacifica, A Place for Mom can help. With 29 memory care facilities in Pacifica, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Pacifica incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Pacifica memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Pacifica, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Memory Care facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rockaway Beach, Park Pacifica and Edgemar Pacific Manor.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, Daly City or San Bruno.

Pacifica Memory Care Facilities | 522 Reviews

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Average starting price $6,138/month
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Pacifica, CA
The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA
4.2

Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially during the initial period) to insuring that the care is appropriate, complete and timely. Supervisory staff & management are very responsive.

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

The Point at Rockridge in Oakland, CA
4.7

We chose The Point community because of the location, it is very close to us which is convenient. The staff members are very friendly and the care that we have been able to see is immediate and pretty good.

Sunrise of San Mateo

955 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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32 reviews

I had a wonderful experience meeting [name removed] and [name removed] . They are so kind and comforting. I also met the the nurse [name removed] . Overall I had such a positive experience meeting staff...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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About Sunrise of San MateoSunrise of San Mateo offers a homelike and nurturing setting with personal services and engaging activities for seniors of all life stages. Located just minutes away from downtown San Mateo, California, our residents may enjoy a variety of fine dining, shopping and...

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Serra Highlands Senior Living

501 King Dr, Daly City, CA 94015

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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69 reviews

Overall my experience with them has been pretty good. They could do little better on keeping his room clean, especially the bathroom. I will say the staff is very friendly. The care is adequate. [name...

Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Pacifica Senior Living Mission Villa

995 East Market Street, Daly City, CA 94014

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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150 reviews

I am satisfied with the service of the community. I would also insist my friend to do a comparison of other communities to this community.

Provides: Memory Care
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Specialized Memory Care program uniquely designed to meet all of our residents’ cognitive, social and physical needs. Complimentary scheduled transportation, medication management, daily housekeeping and more! Pacifica Senior Living Mission Villa is strictly a Dementia and Alzheimer's Memory Care...

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Peninsula Del Rey

165 Pierce St, Daly City, CA 94015

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27 reviews

Peninsula Del Rey has great food, and a clean dining area. The staff are friendly and the residents are also friendly. We chose this place because it's as close to home as our home in Pacifica. Only issue...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Peninsula Del Rey, a luxurious senior living community in Daly City, CA.Conveniently located in the heart of the peninsula, residents and family members enjoy easy access to shopping and entertainment as well as hospital and medical services. Whether friends and family are visiting,...

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Aegis of San Francisco

2280 Gellert Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080

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4 reviews

All 5s, except 4 on meals. They're fine given the audience but I don't visit my mom with the purpose of having an amazing meal! Overall they've been very on top of care, and are enabling my mom to live as...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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As you enter Aegis of San Francisco, you will notice its homelike atmosphere and thoughtful details, such as the smell of fresh baked bread, the sweep of the staircase, the coziness of the fireplace, and the serenity of the courtyard. You will be greeted with a helpful smile by our concierge, and...

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Oakmont of Burlingame

1818 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

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19 reviews

The staff is wonderful, very helpful and caring. LPN's are on top of the residents' health and care needs. Other residents have been welcoming. The meals are good, although service in the dining room is...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Our Burlingame location has enriched the lives of many seniors and their families throughout our 7 years in the community. Sunrise is the pioneer of gold-standard Senior Living and continues to pave the path as we celebrate our 40th year! With our Assisted Living, tiered Memory Care...

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Cadence Millbrae by Cogir

1201 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030

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33 reviews

I would recommend but like I said, all of the places can just be sad. I plan to go for a long sail with a bottle of pills if I ever lose my memory. They were fine. Places are just all a little depressing. We...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame

250 Myrtle Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

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131 reviews

I would say it's a good place overall. Communication from staff could be a little better but overall is ok. Clean and staff is friendly and cares about the wellbeing of my Mom. Honestly, price because it's...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Set within the City of Trees on the San Francisco Peninsula, Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame offers a progressive senior living community for active adults. We're located across the street from Washington Park, which provides scenic views for nearly every apartment. We are also convenient to...

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Peninsula Reflections

205 Collins Ave, Colma, CA 94014

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4 reviews

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: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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The Trousdale

1819 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

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2 reviews

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: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Mills Estate Villa

1733 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010

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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

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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Burlingame Villa Inc

1117 Rhinette Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010

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Provides: Memory Care

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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Portola Gardens

350 University Street, San Francisco, CA 94134

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7 reviews

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: Memory Care, Assisted Living

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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Joyful Chapter

340 Alta Vista Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080

7 reviews

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

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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Westborough Royale

89 Westborough Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080

1 review

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

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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The Magnolia of Millbrae

201 Chadbourne Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030

1 review

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

Pacific Oaks Memory Care

1185 Acacia St., Montara, CA 94037

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Home Sweet Home

1560 Bryant St, Daly City, CA 94015

3 reviews

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: Memory Care

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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A and J Assisted Living Facility

130 Vale St, Daly City, CA 94014

1 review
Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

Burlingame Hacienda

1012 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Burlingame Hacienda The Burlingame Hacienda Retirement Community is an assisted living that can be found in the Burlingame, California, where they will be surrounded by a tranquil, serene environment. It is located near San Francisco and will be within walking distance to the beach. Your loved...

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AlmaVia of San Francisco

1 Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA 94132

23 reviews

Unfortunately, while my Father-In-Law was at this facility it was around the time of the fires and because of that a lot of people moved in at once. My loved one is blind and he required a lot more attention...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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AlmaVia of San Francisco offers older adults a unique opportunity to choose a faith-based community where quality of life is enhanced through creative programs and supportive assisted living services. Our commitment to each person we serve is to proved high quality housing with services and...

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Alma Via Of San Francisco

One Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA 94132

Alma Via Of San Francisco

One Thomas More Way, San Francisco, CA 94132

Merced Care 1 and 2

259 Broad Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

1 review

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: Memory Care, Assisted Living

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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Sterling Court

850 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cost of memory care in Pacifica, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pacifica is 6,138 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA with an average of 5,774 per month.

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In Pacifica, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Financial assistance

In Pacifica, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Transportation

Pacifica, California, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Pacifica include bus routes, subway access, and a public paratransit service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Pacifica has limited biking infrastructure and is not particularly walkable.

Health care

Pacifica offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital-South San Francisco and Seton Medical Center.

Senior activities

Pacifica, California, provides plenty of city amenities and activities. San Francisco is nearby as well as plenty of scenic beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Seniors can enjoy fishing at the Pacifica Municipal Pier, trails at Pacifica State Beach, or hiking at Mori Point. Mori Point also offers a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk and trails. Pacifica offers an array of services and activities just for seniors at the local senior center. You’ll find musical entertainment, games, and useful features, like a blood pressure clinic.

What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Pacifica, California

Memory Care

Memory care provides long-term medical care to persons with physiological and mental health problems in a supervised setting. Caregivers must obtain dementia-specific education and staff are required to be available for aid around-the-clock. Organized activities are provided by staff members trained specifically on providing aid for persons with memory deficiencies. Dementia living environments possess alarm systems to limit wandering which is a symptom of the disease. Persons reside in shared apartments or private rooms. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $10,646 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $8,760 . California maintains specific standards associated with this type of community. The The Department of Social Services and Community Care Licensing Division regulates this type of community.

Cost of Living

The neighborhood where a care community is based can have a large influence on the price of care. Cost of living is a motivating factor in determining which community is best for your family. The rent burden for Pacifica is about 24.5% of the average monthly income. Monthly, the median price of rent in Pacifica is $2,469 per month and the median price of a home in Pacifica costs around $740,763.

Demographics and Values

Racially, the population of Pacifica is 63.6% white, 0.3% Native American, 1.9% black, 19.8% Asian, 1.5% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.9% other or not specified, 9.0% mixed race, and 18.8% Hispanic. Pacifica has a population density of 1,192 people per square mile. The total population of Pacifica consists of 39,087 people. In Pacifica, 6.2% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces. In terms of education, 16.4% have a high-school diploma, 16.2% have a graduate degree, and 44.1% have a college degree. Out of the total population of Pacifica, 4.0% do not have health insurance, 9.3% have some form of disability, 70.0% participate in the labor force, and 4.6% are widowed. Out of the total city population, 47.6% are male and 52.4% are female. The median age of Pacifica is 42 years old.

State Information

An overview of California

There are 391 general hospitals and 1,108 health centers that provide care for 39,715,372 California residents. Mills-peninsula Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and And Santa Monica Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. Out of a national average of 100, California has a cost of living index rating of 139, a grocery index rating of 121, and a housing index rating of 227. Residents of California enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 5th in the United States. The quality of life enjoyed by the average California citizen is ranked 19th nation-wide. Additionally, California is ranked 7th by healthcare standards.

Social demographics of the state

In the most recent presidential election, 32% of California residents voted Republican and 62% voted Democrat. In terms of religion, 31% of California residents attend religious services among the 23,558 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Buddhist-2%, and Hindu-2%. In California there are 395 masonic lodges. The state of California ranks 1st in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly. The median age in the state is 37, and 26% of the population is over the age of 55.

State-wide weather information

The average air quality index rating in California is 57.1 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of August with a rating of around 83.0 AQI. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 47F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 76F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 8F in the month of January. During the summer, the average temperature in California is around 71F. The average high summer temperature is around 116F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 34F in the month of June. On average, the humidity rating for California is around 61%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 81% in the month of July. The average monthly precipitation for the state of California is around 2.04 inches. The most precipitation occurs in December with an average of 16.26 inches of precipitation a month. While residents of California mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in California can include earthquakes (high), floods, and and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in California

The state of California has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of California poppy, redwood, California juniper, and western cypress. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the whales, the black bears, the coyotes, or the cougars. The state animal of California is the California grizzly bear.

Frequently asked questions

Greenhills Care Home, Greenhills Care Home and Cogir of Brentwood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pacifica, California. See full list of communities.

There are 29 memory care facilities near Pacifica, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Pacifica, California are Sunrise of San Mateo. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 29 memory care facilities near you in Pacifica, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pacifica, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Pacifica, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Pacifica, California ranges from $4,721 to $7,171. The average Memory Care cost in Pacifica, California is 6,138. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Pacifica, California typically starts at $4,721. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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