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10 Best Nursing Homes in Pacifica, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Pacifica nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Pacifica, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Pacifica or another care type is right for you. Browse 43 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Pacifica.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sequoyah Heights, Ridgemont and Dogtown.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Pacifica, CA

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Photo of Pacific Oaks Memory Care
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Burlingame Hacienda
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of San Mateo Convalescent Hospital
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Merced Girard Residential Care Facility
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Pacifica, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pacifica is $6,086 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $5,734 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Pacifica, CA, vs. nearby cities

Pacifica, CA
$6,086/mo
$5,962/mo
$6,030/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pacifica, CA, vs. state and national averages

Pacifica, CA
$6,086/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pacifica, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,158/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,086/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pacifica, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,686/mo
Studio
$6,609/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,017/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,559/mo

Senior living costs in Pacifica vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Pacifica, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePacifica, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,086/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,004/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,158/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,511/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Pacifica, CA:$6,086/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Pacifica, CA:$5,004/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Pacifica, CA:$6,158/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pacifica, CA:$5,511/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Pacifica, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Pacifica 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Pacifica, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Pacifica 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
Pacifica, CA$7,060/mo$7,635/mo-7.5%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Pacifica, CA
2024 average cost:$7,060/mo
2023 average cost:$7,635/mo
Percent change:-7.5%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Pacifica

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pacifica

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

J and C Care Center, LLC in Oakland, CA

4.0
I like the care that my father is getting in this community. I really liked that the community is clean and well maintained. He is happy with the caring staff who are attentive and caring. They try and get him involved with the activities that are helpful. The meals are a good variety. I would ...
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Palo Alto Commons

4.9
My loved one is currently a resident at Palo Alto Commons and everything about her experience at this facility has been great so far. Things seem to be working out well for her. The move in process went smoothly. The food is excellent. Communication with the family could be better, but is by no ...
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Pacifica nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pacifica nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Pacifica that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pacifica, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pacifica nursing homes

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 Pacifica Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pacifica, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pacifica nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pacifica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pacifica, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Pacifica nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pacifica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pacifica, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pacifica nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Pacifica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pacifica, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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