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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If your loved one needs memory care in South San Francisco, A Place for Mom can help. With 52 memory care facilities in South San Francisco, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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


You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, Oakland or San Bruno.

South San Francisco Memory Care Facilities | 665 Reviews

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Average starting price $6,018/month
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in South San Francisco, 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.

Aegis of San Francisco

2280 Gellert Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080

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8.6
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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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Sunrise of San Mateo

955 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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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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Coterie Cathedral Hill

1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

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31 reviews

The staff is unparalleled in their sincerity, commitment, and caring for each and every one of the residents and their families. They go the extra mile and are always there for you no matter what the...

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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Coterie Cathedral HillDiscover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Coterie Cathedral Hill.Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Coterie is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and...

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Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco

2750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

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9.7
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46 reviews

The director [name removed] is a good communicator. Caregivers are all attentive and devoted, especially [name removed]. Front desk is sometime vacant so it may be a couple of minutes to get service there....

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, is building on more than three decades ofexperience in transforming health and wellness programs that promotewell-being and enriched lifestyles. We’re shattering stereotypes and pushingboundaries for what senior...

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Serra Highlands Senior Living

501 King Dr, Daly City, CA 94015

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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

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8.9
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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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The Ivy at Golden Gate

1601 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

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18 reviews

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: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Make yourself at home at the Vintage Golden Gate in San Francisco, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new resident has a unique lifestyle. So we’ve tailored solutions to match: Independent Living, for...

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Oakmont of Burlingame

1818 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

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8.0
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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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Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill

1550 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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8.0
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1 review

Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill is a wonderful place! The facility is attractive and very clean. The staff is very caring.

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. Located in downtown San Francisco, Ivy Park offers fulfilling and flexible senior living with a range of services for every phase of retirement.From activities and outdoor spaces meant to nourish body and soul, to comprehensive assisted living and memory...

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Cadence Millbrae by Cogir

1201 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030

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8.1
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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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7.7
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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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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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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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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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Burlingame Villa Inc

1117 Rhinette Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010

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2 reviews
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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The Village at Hayes Valley

624 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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62 reviews

Very professional and helpful staff. Attentive to people. I witnessed caring kindness and compassion.. What I experienced was not expected but it was a very eye opening experience. The personnel and staff...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Village at Hayes Valley is a 47-bed community offering specialized care for high-needs assisted living as well as innovative dementia dementia care. Located in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood and set in a beautifully restored Victorian, The Village at Hayes Valley imbues a...

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Victorian Manor

1444 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

Victorian Manor assisted living facility located in a quiet residential location. We at the Victorian Manor realize that selecting the right senior care facility is a very difficult choice that takes time and research. We would like to share an important fact with those considering our facility....

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The Carlisle Ivy Signature Living

1450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

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6 reviews

The staff is absolutely wonderful. They make you feel welcomed, at home and included in the community. The residents are really supportive and friendly. My loved one has made a number of friends, in a short...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Situated in the heart of San Francisco atop Cathedral Hill, The Carlisle offers assisted living and independent living for older adults looking to live within a vibrant community. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll feel as though you’ve entered a friendly, boutique hotel where you...

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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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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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A and J Assisted Living Facility

130 Vale St, Daly City, CA 94014

1 review
Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

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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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
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Cost of memory care in South San Francisco, CA

The average cost of senior living in South San Francisco is 6,018 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA with an average of 5,774 per month.

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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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South San Francisco, California

Memory Care

Memory care administers intensive medical care to individuals with serious dementia and health conditions in a supervised setting. A memory care community complies with specific Alzheimer’s-related health and safety guidelines. Residents may reside in single rooms or semi-private apartments. Memory care living environments maintain supervised areas to limit roaming ; a common symptom of the disease. Memory care offers 24-hour monitored care with health management, recreational opportunities, and meals for members. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $10,646 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $8,760 . The state of California maintains a number of stipulations associated with this kind of community. The The Department of Social Services and Community Care Licensing Division regulates this type of community.

Cost of Living

Senior living community price is determined by the neighborhood in which it is located. The median home value in South San Francisco is $697,157 and the median rent is $2,166 per month a month. The rent burden for South San Francisco is about 22.7% of the average monthly income.

Demographics and Values

In South San Francisco, 9.8% have some form of disability, 5.8% do not have health insurance, 69.2% participate in the labor force, and 7.4% live in poverty. The total population of South San Francisco consists of 67,429 people. South San Francisco has a population density of 2,822 people per square mile. Based on gender, 50.2% are female and 49.8% are male. The median age of South San Francisco is 39 years old. In South San Francisco, 4.1% of the citizens are veterans. In terms of education, 33.0% have a college degree, 20.7% have a high-school diploma, and 7.3% have a graduate degree. Racially, the population of South San Francisco is 39.8% Asian, 16.5% other or not specified, 2.1% black, 6.1% mixed race, 0.2% Native American, 1.6% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 33.8% white, and 33.9% Hispanic.

State Information

An overview of California

In terms of resources, California has a cost of living index of 138.7, a grocery index rating of 121.4, and a housing index rating of 227.3. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than said average. In total, California has 391 general hospitals and 1,108 health centers that provide care for 39,715,372 citizens. The three highest ranked hospitals in California are Mills-peninsula Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and And Santa Monica Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital. California is ranked 19th in quality of life and 7th in healthcare. Residents of California enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 5th in the United States.

Social demographics of the state

The state of California ranks 1st in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly. In California, 26% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 37. In the most recent presidential election, 32% of California residents voted Republican and 62% voted Democrat. Thirty-one percent of California residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 23,558 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Buddhist-2%, and Hindu-2%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In California there are 395 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

During the winter, the average temperature in California drops 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. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 34F during the month of June. On average, the humidity rating for California is around 61%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of July at around 81%. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of December at around 16.26 inches. The average monthly precipitation for the state of California is around 2.04 inches. 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. 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 jojoba, California juniper, California fan palm, and sequoia. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the black bears, the snakes, the cougars, or the coyotes. 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 South San Francisco, California. See full list of communities.

There are 52 memory care facilities near South San Francisco, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in South San Francisco, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Coterie Cathedral Hill, and Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 52 memory care facilities near you in South San Francisco, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, California ranges from $5,046 to $8,252. The average Memory Care cost in South San Francisco, California is 6,018. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South San Francisco, California typically starts at $5,046. 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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