Millbrae, California, is located in the middle part of the state on the outskirts of San Francisco. This city has a population of just over 23,000 people, and around 19% are 65 years of age or older, which is higher than the national average of 16.5%. The warm temperatures, plentiful sunshine and lower-than-average crime rates make it a popular option for seniors seeking assisted living options.
Assisted living can be an option for older adults who need some assistance or want to have people close by in case of an emergency but still want to maintain some independence. Staff can help with medications, nutrition or activities of daily living, but overall, the residents are still taking care of themselves. In Millbrae, the average cost of assisted living is $6,100, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is well above the national average of $4,300 and state average of $5,000.
This guide provides an overview of assisted living services in Millbrae, California, as well as resources for those seeking care.
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1201 Broadway, Millbrae, CA, 94030
4.4
(14 reviews)
"Cadence Millbrae was very nice. The administrator was very alert and concerned about my mother's situation. She toured us around very thoroughly and she was very friendly. The facility was clean and all the people we'd pass by in the hallways that wo..."
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624 Cypress Avenue, Millbrae, CA, 94030
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad has been settled for several months now, so he's fine, and he is in Golden Age. I'm very happy with them. They take excellent care of my dad. He is very happy there. I don't have any complaints at all. He has a bedroom. Golden Age is a home; i..."
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201 Chadbourne Avenue, Millbrae, CA, 94030
4.7
(21 reviews)
"Magnolia of Millbrae was a large community. It's like one full block. It was spacious but was a little bit too large for my mother. I didn't think she could kind of navigate the area. The staff and everybody were very nice though. We had lunch there ..."
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2 Henry Place, Millbrae, CA, 94030
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband moved into Heritage Royale. It's small, but so far, so good. There are three residents, and they have two to three caregivers a day. They have three meals a day and a laundry service. They have a front and a backyard. It's just a house tha..."
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2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA, 94403
3.7
(35 reviews)
"Atria Park of San Mateo was a really beautiful place and very well kept. They had just recently completed remodeling, so the carpets were lovely, the wallpaper, the fixtures, the painting. Everything was just absolutely gorgeous. The rooms were very ..."
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955 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94402
"My mom has moved into Sunrise of San Mateo. The layout is nice. They're not big, which is good for us. A lot of places are big, but that would be hard for her to access and there'd be confusion. So the size is perfect for her. I believe that everyone..."
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707 Thayer Lane, Foster City, CA, 94404
4.7
(22 reviews)
"I am looking for an assisted living community for my dad, and knew I had to visit Atria at Foster Square. We were greeted upon arrival by the concierge, we got a tour and I was able to meet some of the directors in charge. They were all busy, and yet..."
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1733 California Drive, Burlingame, CA, 94010
4.8
(10 reviews)
"The rooms are spacious and well lit, when visiting my mother I always felt comfortable. The staff was always responsive when I asked for something and treated all visitors appropriately. The activities director is fantastic, she would always encour..."
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250 Myrtle Road, Burlingame, CA, 94010
"Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame is a great place and my mom likes it a lot. She has a large 2-room apartment. She has 3 meals a day. There's a courtyard in the front, which is a very nice sunny patio area with nice chairs that overlooks the park. T..."
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501 King Drive, Daly City, CA, 94015
4.0
(16 reviews)
"I made a commitment here because it is very nice, and I liked the atmosphere, the cleanliness, the room style, and everything about it. It had very fine people and excellent staff. ..."
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1818 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA, 94010
4.5
(8 reviews)
"My mother is a resident of Oakmont of Burlingame. I was impressed with the number of staff to the number of people that are living there. There was a very good ratio of staff compared to people living there. The place was clean, they went ahead and o..."
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1010 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, 94002
4.4
(11 reviews)
"I toured Ivy Park at Belmont and it was a very nice tour. It was very warm and welcoming, clean, and nicely decorated. The hallways, the rooms, and the dining room looked very nice. The food looked delicious and they had a lot of activities. The staf..."
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2045 Sea Cliff Way, San Bruno, CA, 94066
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Golden Manor of San Bruno. They had a person there that who helped with their meals, hair cutting, grooming, and stuff like that. It was a home setting type thing. It was like they had 7 bedrooms in there. Then, they had a kitchen, a living..."
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1600 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA, 94010
4.8
(4 reviews)
"I would like my friend to be at The Trousdale and it looked very positive that's gonna happen. It is very beautiful, spacious, and well taken care of. The staff is very caring, at the same time, very professional. The services seemed pretty complete ..."
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1424 Sanchez Ave, Burlingame, CA, 94080
"sidential care home for the elderly. We are located in the Peninsula, just a few minutes south of the beautiful city of San Francisco, Calif..."
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2511 Catalpa Way, San Bruno, CA, 94066
"Our warm and welcoming senior Board and Care can help provide families with immediate relief to ensure that your loved ones are properly car..."
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843 Jefferson Court, San Mateo, CA, 94401
"There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point..."
READ MOREIn Millbrae, and the greater state of California, assisted living facilities are governed by the California Department of Social Services at the state level and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at the federal level.
In Millbrae, assisted living costs $6,100 per month, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. In California, the state average is $5,000 per month, and both of these figures are more than the national average of $4,300 per month.
At just over $6,000, the cost of assisted living in Millbrae is about $1,100 more than the state average and $1,800 more than the national average. There are more expensive options, such as Santa Cruz at $6,800, but there are also cheaper options in cities such as Stockton and San Jose, which cost $3,500 and $5,875, respectively.
Millbrae
$6,100
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Santa Cruz
$6,800
Stockton
$3,500
San Jose
$5,875
For those considering assisted living, it’s important to explore the price of other care options that may be more suitable or more affordable. In the Millbrae area, homemaker and home health aide services cost about the same as assisted living, at $6,101. Adult day care is the cheapest option, at just $1,950, and a private room in a nursing home facility is the most expensive, at $15,208. Semiprivate nursing home rooms cost $12,471 on average.
Homemaker Services
$6,101
Home Health Aide
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,100
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$15,208
Note: Data for Millbrae was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Millbrae seniors may apply for financial assistance to help them pay for the care they receive in an assisted living facility. Currently, there are two programs available, including Medi-Cal, which offers an Assisted Living Waiver program, and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
As part of the greater San Francisco area, Millbrae has many resources available for those considering assisted living. These include local branches of federal and state services as well as community resources that can help make life easier for seniors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Area Agency on Aging | (650) 713-8447 | The Millbrae area is serviced by the San Mateo Area Agency on Aging, which provides a variety of services for seniors. The Area Agency on Aging can offer advice to seniors about financial and legal matters and help them navigate Medicare issues. It's also home to the local ombudsman who ensures that assisted living facilities are providing adequate levels of care. |
| San Francisco County Veterans Service Office | (415) 557-5000 | The San Francisco County Veterans Service Office is available to Millbrae veterans who need help understanding their VA benefits. The staff can connect seniors to VA health care, and the office provides other services, such as financial counseling. |
| Millbrae Senior Center | (650) 259-2370 | Those in assisted living often enjoy getting out into the community for activities and social interactions. The Millbrae Senior Center can offer all of these things, with regular classes, clubs and trips scheduled. |
Millbrae-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.
Assisted Living
David
4
Review of Cadence Millbrae
The people at Cadence Millbrae were very friendly. The rooms were fair size. I would like it to be a little bigger, but the place is very nice. Most of the amenities are on the same floor and it...
Assisted Living
Randy
5
Review of Cadence Millbrae
Cadence Millbrae was very nice. The administrator was very alert and concerned about my mother's situation. She toured us around very thoroughly and she was very friendly. The facility was clean...
Provider response
Hello Randy! Thank you so much for visiting us. We're so glad you had a good time and we were able to help answer questions and provide more information about what we can do for your mother. Thank...
Assisted Living
Jane
3
Review of Heritage Royale
My husband moved into Heritage Royale. It's small, but so far, so good. There are three residents, and they have two to three caregivers a day. They have three meals a day and a laundry service....
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