Best Assisted Living Facilities in Menlo Park, CA

Senior housing costs in Menlo Park, California, start at an average of $4,837 per month for assisted living. Prices can go up to $10,787 per month for a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home. There are plenty of options at price points in between, including independent living at $5,404 per month, memory care at $6,116, and a private room in a nursing home averaging $6,250 per month. For those considering other nursing home options, a semi-private room costs $7,401, a studio is priced at $7,818, and a one-bedroom unit averages $9,327 per month. These diverse choices provide flexibility for different budgets and care needs.

The average cost of assisted living is $4,837 per month in Menlo Park. This is slightly less expensive than nearby Palo Alto, which costs an average of $4,850 per month, but more expensive than Portola Valley, which costs $4,817 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Menlo Park compares to California and the national average:

Seniors in Menlo Park can choose from 3 senior living facilities, and there are 248 communities in the surrounding area. In total, California has 1,923 senior living options.

Menlo Park, California, is home to a senior population that makes up 33.2% of its total residents, who number 33,324. Among these older adults, 12.2% are in their 50s, 9.9% are in their 60s, 6.9% fall into their 70s, and 4.2% are aged 80 and over. The gender balance is slightly tipped towards females, with women accounting for 51% and men 49% of the population. In terms of marital status, 53.9% of seniors are married, 9.5% are divorced, 33.4% have never married, and 3.2% are widowed. Looking at the diversity of Menlo Park, 60.3% of seniors identify as White, 17.3% as Hispanic, and 16.6% as Asian. Other groups include 10.3% mixed race, 3.3% Black, with 0.6% identifying as Native American, 2% as Pacific Islander, and 6.9% in the other category.