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Seniors who require some assistance with daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and preparing meals might enjoy living in an assisted living community. Housekeeping and laundry services as well as meals are provided, and transportation to appointments and activities is often included. The cost of assisted living is $6,100 per month in Menlo Park, which is a bit higher than the $5,000 median for the state.
This guide examines the benefits and drawbacks of living in Menlo Park. It compares the local cost of assisted living with other parts of the state and types of senior care, and provides information about available aging-related resources.
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The California Department of Social Services is responsible for licensing and inspecting residential care facilities in Menlo Park and throughout the state. The department also keeps track of available beds and informs the public about senior residential care policies.
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.
Although the cost of assisted living in Menlo Park is higher than the California and U.S. averages, it’s on par with other cities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Only Santa Clara has a higher cost at $6,800, and San Jose’s assisted living cost is lower at $5,875. Costs drop in cities further away from the Bay, such as Sacramento and Fresno, where rates average $5,395 and $4,750, respectively.
Menlo Park
$6,100
California
$5,000
Santa Clara
$6,800
San Jose
$5,875
Sacramento
$5,395
Fresno
$4,750
At $6,100 per month, the cost of assisted living is about midrange compared to other options in Menlo Park. Seniors who prefer to age in place in their own homes can hire a homemaker or a home health aide at a median monthly cost of $6,101 for either service. For seniors who only need assistance on weekdays, adult day health care is a more affordable $1,950 per month. Full-time care in a nursing home ranges from $12,471 to $15,208 per month respectively for a semiprivate or private room.
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 Menlo Park was unavailable, so data for San Francisco was used instead.
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.
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.
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.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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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. |
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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