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Ageway Senior Care
2636 Nevada St, Union City, CA 94587
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Assisted Living Communities in Menlo Park, California
Set on the eastern edge of San Mateo County in the San Francisco Bay Area, Menlo Park, CA, boasts around 508 assisted living facilities to support the needs of aging residents. As of 2024,...
the typical monthly cost at these facilities sits at $7,495. At this rate, assisted living in Menlo Park proves more expensive than both the state median of $6,250 and the estimated national rate of $5,350.
This guide delivers a look at 2280 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Menlo Park. Receiving an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars stars, these facilities showcase the area's quality senior care options.
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Ageway Boarding Care #2
1325 Royal Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
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Excell Healthcare Center
3025 High St, Oakland, CA 94619
Our Mission is to enhance and inspire the lives of all we serve: our team members, our patients, our residents and our families
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Baywood Court Retirement Community
21966 Dolores St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Welcome to Baywood Court Retirement Community! Nestled in the welcoming town of Castro Valley, Baywood Court is a nonprofit, multi-level retirement community. Caring and sociable, we offer independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing health center options—all in one beautiful place that feels like home.Baywood Court is not your typical retirement community. Here, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the extraordinary array of activities and programs available to you, along with numerous meaningful volunteer and leadership opportunities. From literature groups and exercise classes to art expressions and travel to local destinations, there’s always something new, creative, educational, healthy, fun, productive, and interesting to do at Baywood Court. Our residents work closely with our experienced, credentialed staff to develop activities and programs. These include resident gardens, The Cubby Hole (our resident-managed convenience store), and an extraordinary excursion program that features visits to dozens of interesting destinations each year. You can do it all at Baywood Court. Everyone has something that sparks their interest. For some, it’s getting back to nature. For others, it’s working with their hands. Or volunteering. Or the arts. Or traveling. Or theatrical productions. Whatever puts the bounce into your step, you’ll find it at Baywood Court. Each year, the Baywood Travelers club explores dozens of interesting locations. We’ve toured the Hayward Planetarium, explored the Gold Country in the Sierra foothills, visited strawberry farms in Salinas, and enjoyed a ferry ride and brunch in Sausalito.
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Milbrae Family Care Home
487 Anita Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030
Millbrae Family Care Home is located in the charming city of Millbrae, CA. A small city with 20,000 residents, Millbrae offers plenty of activities while providing a serene environment. The community borders San Andreas Lake and is home to shops, restaurants and excellent transportation services. The staff at Millbrae Family Care Home works closely with residents to address their daily needs. Services provided by the staff include medication management, incontinence care and weekly housekeeping and linen services. Seniors can also receive help with one-person assisted transfers, and hospice care is available at the facility. Millbrae Family Care Home offers a variety of amenities to improve the quality of life of those living here. All meals are provided and served in a communal dining room, and the facility features an activity room, library and media center for residents' use. To keep active, seniors can participate in community-sponsored activities.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Kimberly's Elder Kare Kottage
2770 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95128
All About Seniors and Kimberly's Elder Kare offer personalized, quality assisted living in San Jose, California. We take pride in keeping our homes clean and cheerful with a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a pampered Bed-and-Breakfast. Our San Jose assisted living facilities have private bedrooms and baths, and can accommodate non-ambulatory seniors who need ramps and wheelchair exits. The homes are surrounded by lovely landscaped yards with sunny decks and shady patios. Our memory care and dementia unit has night staff, a secured perimeter and exit alarms and is in a safe neighborhood where our homes have served the elderly for over 20 years.Our homes accommodate six residents who are assisted by a minimum of two staff on site at all times. Our 3:1 client-to-caregiver ratio assures a level of care that is more personal than many large institutions with ratios of 10 or 12:1. The cornerstone of our program is our dedicated staff. Our staff will give your mom or dad lots and lots of love and support! That’s why we invite you to call if you are considering assisted living in San Jose.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Merced Residential Care
1420 Hampshire Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Santiago Home Care In Oakland
1272 - 75Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621
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St. Mary’S Residential Care Home
1245 Socorro Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Located near Levi's Stadium, the home of the San Francisco 49ers, St. Mary's Residential Care Home is convenient to shopping, dining and plenty of entertainment options. Seniors live in a quiet residential community with easy access to destinations like the Intel Museum, the shores of the San Francisco Bay and several local amusement parks. St. Mary's Residential Care Home is an assisted living community that also offers memory care. Use of the WanderGuard system, the property's secured grounds and the availability of wheelchair-accessible units and showers ensure the safety and security of residents with memory loss and mobility issues. Activities designed specifically for those with cognitive impairments fill out the social calendar. Communal meals feature menus that accommodate a range of dietary preferences, including Kosher and vegetarian options. Complimentary transportation is available for trips to local attractions, and devotional services are held on-site for those who prefer to worship at home. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Palm Tree Residential Care Home #2
2212 - East 19Th Street, Oakland, CA 94606
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Sunnyside Home
5652 Butano Park Drive, Fremont, CA 94538
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Millbrae Board & Care Home
815 Murchison Drive, Millbrae, CA 94030
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Heather'S Care Home
3279 Langhorn Drive, Fremont, CA 94555
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Diablo Seniors Home
902 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526
Diablo Seniors Home is tucked away in a quiet residential area of Danville, just minutes from Interstate Highway 680, which gives quick access to local eateries, shops and a museum. Residents and visitors often praise the community, particularly for the cozy atmosphere, delicious home-cooked meals and beautiful gardens filled with colorful flowers. Diablo Seniors Home also receives positive remarks for the response and care provided by trained staff members. Residents enjoy medication management and other health services within a homelike setting. Daily recreational and social activities ensure residents remain both active and healthy.
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Amazing Grace Care Home
4617 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538
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Karo Mina Care Home
2866 Laramie Ave, San Ramon, CA 94583
Karo Mina Care Home is situated in a residential neighborhood of San Ramon, CA, close to the Donald D. Doyle Highway, Boone Acres Park and San Ramon Golf Club. Residents moving to San Ramon can enjoy the many parks, preserves, walking trails, movie theaters, golfing centers and cultural events available. Nearby health care facilities include San Ramon Regional Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton medical offices. Karo Mina Care Home offers assisted living services to seniors who need help accomplishing daily tasks such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry and personal hygiene. It employs a team of experienced caregivers who are available day and night to respond to seniors' time-sensitive needs. The community offers a secure environment where staff members can deliver personalized care to each resident, while allowing them to maintain their independence. Residents can choose between a private or shared bedroom, and visiting practitioners include a nurse, dentist, podiatrist and specialized therapists. Senior-friendly amenities are in abundance at Karo Mina and include an outdoor patio and landscaped yard. Other perks include three well-balanced meals daily, a fireplace in the common room, wheelchair accessibility and a full range of on-site life enriching activities. Staff members include English, Arabic, Filipino and Spanish speakers.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Debbie'S Home Away From Home Iii
8949 Seneca Street, Oakland, CA 94605
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Family Circle Care Home
194 Canterbury Ave, Daly City, CA 94015
Family Circle Care Home is situated near King Plaza in Daly City, CA. Seniors can enjoy living close to the beautiful Milagra Ridge and the California Golf Club of San Francisco. A bus stop close to the care home offers easy access to city amenities. Family Circle Care Home is an assisted living facility. Seniors live in private suites, and ground floor units are available if required. Staff can offer medication reminders, blood glucose monitoring and one-person assisted transfers as well as continence care and transportation to medical appointments. Residents can enjoy a varied schedule of entertainment, educational activities and exercise. Seniors are encouraged to socialize with fellow residents and stay as active as possible to maintain their independence and dignity. Meals are served, and the meal plan includes freshly prepared dishes and light snacks. Picnics, cookouts and private dining options are available for special occasions.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Olympic Home
2415 Olympic Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Pelican Care Home
2824 Pelican Dr., Union City, CA 94587
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Kenneth
4.0
Review of Lane Partners LLC
My wife stayed at Orchid Lane. The people loved her, and she loved the people there. She really enjoyed the food, but her disease got to the point where she started having hallucinations. She...
Assisted Living
Verlayne
3.0
Review of Silver Oaks Memory Care
Silver Point Plaza was an old facility that needed updating. It did not meet the needs of my dad, but the staff seemed to be very friendly and eager. The place was clean and provided activities.
Assisted Living
Caring Son3
4.0
Review of Lane Partners LLC
My dad lives in Orchid Lane since April and he likes it. It is actually a very nice facility, well laid out. It is very well-equipped and well run. It is also bright and cheerful. Their rooms are...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Menlo Park, CA and Nearby Cities
According to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, the typical cost for assisted living in Menlo Park hovers around $7,495 per month. This price proves nearly $350 more expensive than nearby San Jose ($7,150) and almost $1,000 higher than what seniors pay in Sacramento ($6,340). At $4,363, Stockton offers a significantly more affordable option. However, Richmond Hill presents lower rates than the typical monthly rate of $7,709 seen in Salinas.
Menlo Park
$7,495
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
San Jose
$7,150
Sacramento
$6,340
Stockton
$4,363
Salinas
$7,709
Paying for Assisted Living in Menlo Park
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the cost of assisted living in Menlo Park is $6,100 per month, which is significantly higher than the statewide average of $5,000 and the national median of $4,300 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Menlo Park
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Menlo Park through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Menlo Park, CA
Adult day care offers the most affordable senior care option in the area at $1,842. In-home care costs sit slightly higher than the $7,495 seniors pay for assisted living. Meanwhile, home health care sees a substantial price increase to account for the inclusion of light medical support. Nursing home facilities stand as the most suitable option for seniors with extensive care needs, offering 24-hour supervision and skilled nursing care for $12,471 monthly.
In-Home Care
$7,531
Home Health Care
$8,580
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$7,495
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Note: Since data for Menlo Park is unavailable, we used data from the nearest city, San Francisco, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Menlo Park
Free resources are available to help Menlo Park seniors with finding transportation, navigating healthcare coverage and dealing with long-term care issues. Seniors can also find advocates for issues that arise in their assisted living communities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park Older Adult Services | (650) 330-2283 | The city hosts various programs for seniors at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, including congregate meals that older residents can enjoy with friends. They can also attend fun activities and classes. Seniors can paint, practice sewing or learn Spanish, and take part in exercise classes including armchair yoga and chair dancing. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (650) 780-5707 | The California Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for Menlo Park seniors in assisted living and other long-term care settings. The ombudsman deals with issues such as dietary problems and insufficient care. Seniors can also get advice and help from the ombudsman about medical care, rehabilitation and access to state benefits. |
| San Mateo County Area Agency on Aging | (650) 713-8447 | The San Mateo County Area Agency on Aging helps seniors connect with a wide range of resources, such as health promotion programs, transportation services and legal assistance through the county's Legal Aid Society. The AAA also partners with AARP to provide seniors with information on vital issues, such as avoiding phone scams. |
| RSVP of San Mateo County and Northern Santa Clara County | (650) 696-7660 | RSVP offers Menlo Park residents aged 55 and older opportunities to volunteer and continue contributing to the community using the skills they’ve learned over a lifetime. RSVP volunteers also offer seniors in assisted living communities the chance to connect with others through friendly visits. |
| Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) | (650) 627-9350 | San Mateo County HICAP provides seniors with free Medicare and Medi-Cal counseling and help accessing resources to cover expenses such as prescription drugs. New and current Medicare recipients can get unbiased advice about their coverage options, including long-term care insurance plans, and assistance with filing claims and appeals. |
| San Mateo County Veterans Services Office | (650) 802-6598 | The Veterans Services Office helps Menlo Park seniors access state and federal benefits they’ve earned through their military service. Vets can get assistance applying for VA health care coverage as well as disability compensation, pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits, which may help them pay for assisted living. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Menlo Park
Menlo Park-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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