Memory Care Communities in Burlingame, CA

"Atria at Foster Square was a great place. It seemed like a very friendly and very active environment. I looked at some other communities with big, long corridors, and they didn't look as comforting as Atria at Foster. It is a beautiful setting and everyone was extremely friendly there. There isn't a time limit there when you go eat. You can go down there anytime. Their movie theater looks very comfortable. They had popcorn and snacks for them. They have a happy hour there, too. Everyone seemed very pleasant and they had a lot of activities."

"The rooms here were medium-sized, nice, and clean. It looked and felt like an old mansion. The dining area was relatively nice. The main sales people were not there, but I got a nice tour, and the people who should have been meeting with me were on vacation. They had a sitting area and a fireplace downstairs. "

"We chose Peninsula Reflections. I liked the place. It was very nice. The room was big and a single for my partner. I felt warm when we went there and talked to the people. The staff seemed very nice and knowledgeable. They knew what they were doing, especially the one in the admin who was very friendly and made my partner feel good. The menu looked OK; however, my partner needed everything blended. They had a big room for activities with a big TV. They had karaoke and other singers who came by to sing. The residents seemed to enjoy that. They had a quiet room, which was a small room with a TV. They seemed very cooperative. When you asked something, they were willing to help you. They had a doctor who seemed very nice."

Bayview Villa Boutique style living Specializing in memory care! Bayview Villa is a family-owned community. We serve those residents with higher care needs and residents afflicted with Alzheimer's and other Dementia. Our 44-room Villa is an intimate Home-like environment and is beautifully appointed with elegant furnishings and in a serene-wooded canyon in the San Carlos Hills and views of the San Francisco Bay. At Bayview Villa, our focus is on the happiness and well-being of our residents. We believe an engaged resident is a happy resident. Our carefully thought out activities program can help lower anxiety, decrease behaviors, reduce agitation, lessen wandering, diminish the need for medication, and enable better sleep and sleeping patterns. Along with your private studio apartment we offer: Variety of planned activities, exercise and outings Assistance with bathing, medications and personal needs Private rooms with views and private bath Secured perimeter 24-hour staffing Personal laundry and daily maid service Residents general health and well-being monitored daily Pet friendly Chef prepared meals daily On-site beauty salon and barber shop Beautiful grounds Hospice care To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"It was a fairly large place. It was kind of nice, industrial, and appealing. It's nicer in the hallways, and they have old time pictures from the '40s. They have areas where they have themes. They had tables and chairs in the hallways where the residents can sit, eat snacks, and be served. They had a courtyard and a chicken coop for the amusement of the guests. The dining room seemed nice."

"I went to Sunrise of Redwood City. I toured their assisted living and memory care. I like that it was a complete care center where they don't force them to leave if they get too sick. The buildings were very nice. It's brand new. The person who assisted me was very knowledgeable. She answered all my questions. I saw that there was a lecture going on. The rooms were nice. There was a nice variety of sizes and designs."

"I toured Buena Vista Manor House. I like that it's a privately held business, that David, the owner, is part of the hands-on, day-to-day operation of the Manor House, and that he made a very strong personal impression on me. It was originally the dormitories for the nursing staff that was learning their profession at the St. Joseph's Hospital there. They have done a very nice makeover of the rooms, and the building maintains its original dining areas and libraries. All those things built for the nurses were applicable to the residents."

"The Ivy at Golden Gate was very welcoming. I liked its cleanliness, brightness, and the atmosphere. The activities director was our guide, which was fine, but she was not able to answer more detailed pricing information. But she was personable, accommodating, and professional. I was very impressed with how she handled me. I was told they have about 100 staff there and that they have a lot of staff members that have been there 20 years. If a person moves into independent living and would require more care, he could stay in the same room. And that's one thing I liked about this facility. They incorporated residents' feedback and requests as they developed their activity list. They had the whole month published and it encompassed a lot of different interests. They had a separate men's group that did some really neat things geared towards men's interests. They had a store that was run by the residents that could help provide fun things and common daily basic needs. They had a resident board that could interact between the residents and administration as a voice. So, I felt like it was a really strong community and good interaction between residents and staff."

"I have had family living at Coterie since June 2024, and can confidently say it is one of most exceptional assisted living facilities in the SF Bay Area. This was confirmed by research and in consultation with our UCSF physicians. From the moment my family arrived, the staff impressed with their genuine kindness and professionalism. They greet every resident by name and made my family feel welcome with a lovely celebration upon move in. Their commitment to care is evident, particularly in their ability to provide personalized support for complex needs, including 24/7 insulin management, which is a rarity in assisted living. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, we develop a tailored care plan that evolves as my loved one’s highly complex needs change. The Director is responsive and compassionate, ensuring we receive the right amount of support. I’ve learned the importance of being open about our needs and allowing the initial time for the staff to get to know my loved one. Their dedication to getting it right is impressive. The concierge team is also outstanding, always available to assist residents in navigating the facility and managing their daily lives. This support makes a significant difference in the overall experience. Another noteworthy benefit is the complimentary membership to an urgent care facility located in the same building. This convenience allows for quick access to expert care without the stress of an ER visit. Plus, the proximity to CPMC hospital ensures that more extensive medical needs are easily addressed, while the Coterie campus remains serene. Overall, choosing Coterie for assisted living is undoubtedly one of the best decisions we have made. The combination of exceptional staff, personalized care, and convenient medical access made it a top choice for us as it has for other families seeking a supportive, nurturing and safe environment for their loved one."

"Elders Inn seemed like a good place. It seemed like a nice, safe place. It was clean. They had activities for the residents and a lot of physical therapy and so forth, so it seemed like a good place. My dad had a private room. It was spacious. He had his own bathroom. We needed to buy a mini-fridge to put in there. They had lot of activities. Every half an hour, it seemed like they had something going on, i.e., musicians performing in the music room, bingo, yoga classes, and things like that. The staff seemed helpful. I would recommend this place to others. My dad was only there for maybe about four or five months. "

"I would highly recommend living at Aldersly. The staff are all wonderfully dedicated & caring, they provide transportation & fun activities, the food is delicious, and the grounds are just gorgeous. If you are looking for a kind-hearted and professionally run complex, Aldersly is the one to choose!"

"Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill was nice. All the people there were nice. They explained what it would involve getting my mom in, all the all the legal work and paperwork. They then gave me a tour of the facility, the kitchen area, and the rooms. They showed us both types of rooms. This facility is top-notch. Even though it's in the city, it was nice once you go inside. It has an open patio area. The personnel there were really good, and everybody there looked happy. The only thing was, the price was quite a bit more, so we didn't go for that one. Although the price was higher there, but it wasn't out of the world. Also, it would be kind of hard to park there. Otherwise, the facility was great. It looked nice; I was impressed by it. That was probably the best one we went into. They were informative, and they kept up contact."

"I liked that it had really beautiful gardens that the people and visitors could walk. Their gardens were inside so nobody from the outside could be part of it. It's a very nice size outdoor garden and there's plenty of room for people to walk or just sit and meditate. It was more of an intimate facility. It's a smaller space. The dining area was fine, but I think they use the dining area for both activities and dining and then there's a small living room. So, they're limited in space. The person who helped me with the tour was very nice. Just that I wasn't too thrilled about the location."

"I went to Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park, and I assigned my wife to stay there. The place has good vibes. I'm very happy with what I've seen so far and based on what I've seen in other places, it looks super to me. I've been there a total of maybe 2 hours. I looked at the place and I even met the chef and saw the room that my wife will occupy. I had a chance to critique certain details like how easily my wife could accommodate the toilet seat arrangement. There were a lot of little details that we talked about. I'm very happy with their responsiveness and their perspective on the whole situation. Plus, the facility itself is quite nice. It's in a residential area, and it looks like a large residence. It has the architecture and the layout of a residence. The staff were all quite dedicated. Every time somebody came by who was a potential caregiver, they stopped and introduced that person. They even introduced some people who are not on the staff there, but who happened to be there from some other auxiliary facility or some service organization. I was very happy with everybody I met there. I don't feel any tension in the place. Sometimes you go into a facility and you talk to the employees, you can detect tension, but I don't detect any tension there. Everybody is focused and with it, and responsive and friendly. All the positive things. The facility is immaculate. It looks cleaner than some of the hotels I used to stay in when I traveled in business. I was quite surprised by the room. I was expecting something quite generic. It's a very neat, clean, single bedroom with an adjacent bathroom. There is a window onto a garden from there, so that works. "