Best Assisted Living in Daly City, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Daly City, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Peninsula Del Rey
AL
IL
MC
Daly City
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
AYes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #354 / 1,411
17
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #704 / 1,202
A+Pdr Subtenant LLC, Srg Califorina Mgmt LLCSuite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Serra Highlands Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Daly City (Serramonte)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,350
C-Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #765 / 1,411
31
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #980 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #171 / 1,299
41.7%
Facility 41.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,152 / 1,202
-Pacifica Cl Ca LLC, Pacifica Daly 2 LP, And Daly CityStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Serra Highlands Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Daly City (Serramonte)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,350
CYes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #765 / 1,411
34
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,014 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #171 / 1,299
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,116 / 1,202
-Pacifica Cl Ca LLC, Pacifica Daly 2 LP, And Daly City-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Daly City. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Peninsula Del Rey

Peninsula Del Rey offers luxury independent living and assisted living options. Its atmosphere is filled with genuine staff that provides unparalleled hospitality– the driving force of the senior home and SRG service. Families can rest easy knowing their loved ones are being prioritized, seen, and understood in a new community they can call home. Peninsula Del Rey in Daly City is about creating connections and providing engaging experiences among community members.
As an upscale community that aims to create a vibrant and innovative senior living facility, seniors can immerse themselves in exclusive specialized programs such as the Zest™ Wellness, Dine Your Way™, and SyneRGy™. These special programs focus on each resident’s wellness, health, and social aspects. The program services and the comprehensive amenities are offered to nurture seniors’ holistic wellness.

Starting Price $6,295/Month

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Overview of Serra Highlands Senior Living

Serra Highlands Senior Living in Daly City, CA, caters to various senior needs through its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. Independent living provides a private home with community perks but no assistance, whereas assisted living adds physical help with bathing, dressing, and managing prescriptions. Memory care delivers a supervised, secure environment for those with memory impairment, while respite care supports temporary stays during caregiver breaks. Access to all four programs on one campus lets residents adjust their care levels without relocating.

Joshua Lambengco oversees the 120-bed property. Daily activities include fitness classes and art sessions, alongside facilities like an on-site salon, spa, courtyard, and garden spaces. The facility permits pets, allowing incoming residents to bring their animals along.

Nearby surroundings carry a walk score of 56, rating the area as fairly walkable. Seniors who choose not to drive can handle a few routine errands on foot, though other tasks will require transit.

Prospective representatives can get in touch with the community to learn about availability or arrange a guided walkthrough of the property.

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Overview of Serra Highlands Senior Living

Serra Highlands Senior Living in Daly City, California, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Independent living centers on private apartment living with community perks, while assisted living supports daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Secured memory care provides supervision for individuals prone to wandering, and respite care delivers short-term stays for family caregivers.

Administrator Joshua Lambengco leads the 120-bed property in the Serramonte neighborhood. Offering multiple care levels in one location enables residents to receive additional support over time without moving to a new community.

Amenities include gardens, an outdoor patio, a salon and spa, group exercise classes, art programs, and on-site therapy services. Community transportation is provided, and pets are permitted. A walk score of 56 allows non-driving residents to manage select nearby errands on foot.

Families considering care options can connect with the office to discuss availability or schedule a visit.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Daly City at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 63/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Daly City, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 130The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Daly City, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Daly City, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 assisted living facilities in Daly City, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Daly City, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Daly City, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Daly City, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.