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Rhoda Goldman Plaza has changed my parents' lives very much for the better. The people are lovely and humorous, there are lectures, concerts and art classes. My father can do outside activities without...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rhoda Goldman Plaza is a vibrant assisted living community located within minutes of downtown San Francisco. Residents enjoy a comfortable apartment home, a wide selection of activities, three delicious kosher meals served daily in our dining room, weekly housekeeping and linen service and...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Irene Swindells Alzheimer's Residential Care Program, our mission is to provide specialized, state-of-the-art care for persons with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia in a secure, nurturing environment. We believe passionately that persons with dementia deserve to live in comfort...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Damenik's Home first opened its doors in 1997 the Richmond District in San Francisco. The facility as established with the vision of providing an enriched quality of life for the elderly,to assist them in their daily activities without necessarily seeking skilled nursing services.Today, Damenik's...
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The staff are very supportive, and the residents are welcoming, friendly, and interesting. The community also has some wonderful events: concerts, movies, even a yearly drag show! Great health center too....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother went to adult day care there 5 days a week. Everyday was different. They had exercises in chairs, people come in and sing. They had a lot of activities like groups that came from Japan, girl scouts...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Kimochi Home Center for Seniors is located at 1531 Sutter Street (at Octavia) in San Francisco, California. Our specialty is providing culturally sensitive programs that are Japanese language based for seniors in the Bay Area and beyond. At the Kimochi Home the emphasis is upon maintaining...
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Unique assisted living center where 90% of the residents are Japanese or of Japanese descent. Kokoro provides both a Western and Japanese menu for each meal, as well as many Japanese cultural...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In an optimal location in San Francisco, Conventry Park offers all the advantages of the City's wonderful culture, as well as all the benefits of an assisted living community. Conventry's Park community and services were designed to realize one single objective: for our residents to maintain...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Burlingame Manor is located in the quiet city of Burlingame, California. Our location has both the look and feel of a private home, making the transition to a residential care facility as seamless as possible. By accepting only 6 residents at any given time, we can provide for every individual...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Burlingame Hacienda The Burlingame Hacienda Retirement Community is an assisted living that can be found in the Burlingame, California, where they will be surrounded by a tranquil, serene environment. It is located near San Francisco and will be within walking distance to the beach. Your loved...
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Great place. All staff are very articulate and friendly. One of the best I've ever been to. Talked to residents and they're all very happy and satisfied with the care and food. Staff highly praised by...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We understand the challenges that come with aging and we firmly believe that seeking assistance with activities of daily liviing in one's own home is an essential step in ensuring the safety of yourself or your loved one. At American Heritage, our first priority is meeting the needs of our...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In a residential area, Heritage Inn offers a comfortable atmosphere where you or your loved one can relax and receive assistance. There is always an alert caregiver, so that twenty-four hour assistance is available. Our residents do not have to worry about cooking and cleaning. We provide...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In a residential area, Heritage Park offers a comfortable atmosphere where you or your loved one can relax and receive assistance. Our residents do not have to worry about cooking and cleaning. We provide three delicious meals and snacks everyday and daily housekeeping. Heritage Park is...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
San Mateo Convalescent is a small family owned and operated skilled nursing facility that has provided the community with excellent care for over four decades. We have long or short-term care available, as well as Respite Retreats and Rehabilitation stays. We also offer Assisted Care Rates for a...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of assisted living in Colma, CA

The average cost of senior living in Colma is $4,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mill Valley, CA with an average of $4,541 per month.

Assisted living costs in Colma, CA, vs. nearby cities

Colma, CA
$4,935/mo
$4,954/mo

Assisted living costs in Colma, CA, vs. state and national averages

Colma, CA
$4,935/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Colma, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,935/mo
$6,001/mo

Assisted living costs in Colma, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,534/mo
Private
$5,250/mo
Studio
$7,270/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,710/mo
2 Bedroom
$12,242/mo

Senior living costs in Colma vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Colma, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColma, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,935/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,001/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,365/mo$4,504/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Colma, CA:$4,935/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Colma, CA:$6,001/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Colma, CA:$5,365/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Colma, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Colma and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Colma, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Colma have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Colma, CA$7,938/mo$8,376/mo-5.2%
California$5,654/mo$5,349/mo+5.7%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Colma, CA
2024 average cost:$7,938/mo
2023 average cost:$8,376/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
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2024 average cost:$5,654/mo
2023 average cost:$5,349/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Colma, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Colma

Recent reviews for assisted living in Colma

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Aegis of San Francisco in South San Francisco, CA

3.9
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a good place overall. The staff are very nice to work with. The call response times from the time the resident's clicks the call button could be improved upon. The food is enjoyed by my loved one.

Colma review score based on 80 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 90 Colma assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Colma review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Colma review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Colma, CA90 facilities
7.4
Daly City, CA105 facilities
7.6

Review subcategories for Colma assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 80 reviews of 90 Colma assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Colma resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.4
3.7
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Colma assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colma assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colma, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Colma assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Colma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
37.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Colma assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Colma Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colma assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Colma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Colma assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Colma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colma assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Colma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colma, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Colma

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Colma protect seniors.
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