14 facilities, but not cheap. Daly City is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Daly City has 14 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (8) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 5 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $6,501/mo. That's about 23% more than the county average of $5,290/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $3,995 up to $12,960 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 13 of 14 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Daly City is 6.4 out of 10. That's below the county average of 7.8, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 7% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 3 facilities here offer it.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 14 licensed assisted living facilities in Daly City with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Daly City is $6,501/mo, about 23% more than the typical California city we track. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 14 facilities in Daly City with a FYI Safety Score, 4 land in the Good or Excellent range and 4 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 14 facilities with an inspection record, 64% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Peninsula Del Rey currently has the highest safety score in Daly City at 9.5 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Peninsula Del Rey starts at $4,660/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.5. Across all 14 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,995 to $12,960/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
7% of facilities in Daly City participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 3 facilities in Daly City offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
