Retirement Plus Of San Carlos
612 Chestnut Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070
Burlingame is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and offers miles of scenic shoreline, access to shops and parks and favorable weather throughout the year. This age-friendly city has about 31,000 residents and a senior community that makes up 16% of the population. It caters to its senior residents through community-based services, accessible public transportation and a range of medical and long-term care options.Â
Along with these amenities, Burlingame has several assisted living communities that provide nonmedical assistance for seniors. These facilities are primarily for those who are largely independent but need help with some daily activities, such as preparing meals, personal care and remembering to take medications. Many facilities are pet-friendly and let residents provide their own furnishings for homelike comfort, and some have amenities, such as convenience stores, multiple dining venues and overnight accommodations for visitors. Rates vary depending on a facility’s size, amenities and fee structure, but on average, seniors in Burlingame pay $6,319 for care. This exceeds the respective state and national norms of $5,250 and $4,500.
This guide provides information on the benefits of moving to Burlingame, along with some things to consider before choosing this city for long-term care. It also lists some helpful resources for older residents.Â
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The California Department of Social Services licenses assisted living facilities, officially called community care facilities, in Burlingame and the rest of California. This department holds facilities to high standards for housing, staffing and care planning, and it publishes information relevant to seniors in long-term care. It also has a complaint hotline, which residents and families can call at (844) 538-8766.
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In Burlingame, assisted living facilities charge a monthly median rate of $6,319 for services.
Assisted living facilities in Burlingame charge $6,319 per month for residential care, exceeding the state average by 20% and the national norm by 40%. Local care costs are also a little high compared to other cities in the region, with seniors in nearby Santa Cruz paying $5,550 for care. Similarly, in Vallejo, monthly care costs are comparatively economical at $4,950, and in Stockton, monthly fees are 42% lower than in Burlingame. Even so, Burlingame may be an affordable alternative to Santa Rosa, where assisted living facilities charge $7,048 for care.
Burlingame
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Vallejo
$4,950
Stockton
$3,649
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Santa Cruz
$5,550
Assisted living residents in Burlingame pay $6,319 per month for care, which is less than what seniors pay for most alternatives in the region. For example, residential care is more economically priced than in-home care and home health care, which cost $6,864 and $7,150 per month, respectively. Additionally, assisted living is considerably more affordable than nursing home care, which averages $11,566 per month. On the other hand, seniors may spend less on care by attending adult day health care facilities, which provide daytime services for $1,950 per month.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for Burlingame was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Seniors seeking financial aid for assisted living in Burlingame may apply through the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver Program, a program that helps seniors transition to assisted living.Â
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.
Burlingame and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Burlingame, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
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Burlingame Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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Karen
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Review of Oakmont of Burlingame
We went to Oakmont of Burlingame. The place was very neat and clean. The people there were extremely nice. The few residents that we met in the hallway were also very pleasant. The thing that my...
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Review of Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame
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...
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Hi Reviewer#LD010824A, thank you for leaving this detailed review about your experience with our community! We always strive to provide top quality service and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed...
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Rich
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Review of Oakmont of Burlingame
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...