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Sunrise of Burlingame

Sunrise of Burlingame is an assisted living and memory care community in Burlingame, CA.

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  • Interior

    A modern dining area with colorful chairs and artwork adorning the walls.

  • Outdoors

    A serene garden area with a pergola and benches, surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.

  • Decor

    A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and decorative elements.

  • Living Room

    A bright and cozy living room with a blue sofa, modern artwork, and a small dining area by the window.

  • Building

    A multi-story corner building with a modern architectural design on a sunny day.

  • Architecture

    A modern multi-story building with a well-maintained garden and lawn in the foreground.

  • Windows

    A well-lit room with wooden floors, featuring tables and chairs arranged for a meeting or gathering.

  • Dining

    A well-lit dining area with wooden flooring and elegant furnishings.

  • Kitchen

    A small kitchen area featuring wooden cabinets, a sink, a countertop, and a compact fridge under warm lighting.

  • Lighting

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and large windows.

  • Entrance

    Modern building entrance with a glass canopy and landscaping.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy lounge area with modern seating and a fireplace.

  • Floor Plan

    A floor plan of a compact one-bedroom apartment with designated areas for living, cooking, sleeping, and bathing.

  • Lobby

    A spacious lobby area featuring a grand staircase with wooden railings, a reception desk, and elegant lighting.

1818 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

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4.7 from 79 reviews
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Sunrise of Burlingame Costs & Pricing

Sunrise of Burlingame offers a range of accommodation options at rates that reflect the premium services and supportive environment provided. Monthly costs for residents in semi-private rooms are set at $5,700, significantly higher than the San Mateo County average of $3,830 and the broader California average of $3,333. For those opting for a studio, Sunrise charges $8,000 compared to $5,178 within San Mateo County and $4,145 statewide. Lastly, the one-bedroom suites are priced at $9,000, again surpassing both the local county average of $5,821 and California's average of $4,340. These figures highlight that while Sunrise's costs are elevated relative to surrounding areas and state averages, they likely reflect the high-quality care and amenities available in their community.

Floor plansSunrise of BurlingameSan Mateo CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$5,700$3,830$3,333
Studio$8,000$5,178$4,145
1 Bedroom$9,000$5,821$4,340

Overall Review of Sunrise of Burlingame

common 45 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness stands out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as responsive and genuinely caring.

Across many reviews, families highlight day-to-day support and how easy it is to get help—especially through the front desk/concierge and nursing teams. Multiple reviewers mention frequent check-ins and communication that keeps family members informed, including updates during medical or changing-health situations. Concierge names like Desiree appear repeatedly, with comments about warm greetings, patience, and handling questions even when the desk gets busy. A few reviews also note turnover or weaker management after an acquisition, but the more consistent theme is that caregivers focus on residents’ comfort and routine needs.

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Memory care support feels specialized

Memory care reviews emphasize staff patience, engagement, and support through dementia-related transitions.

Several families describe placing a loved one in memory care as a difficult decision that became manageable once staff provided ongoing, attentive support. Reviews repeatedly mention care teams engaging residents and helping with dementia-related day-to-day needs, with attention to keeping residents comfortable and involved. Some reviewers specifically cite leaders and memory-care floor teams for compassionate, skillful care, and mention how communication with family helped reduce anxiety. The community also states it offers multiple care types, including memory care programming, which aligns with the way reviews discuss residents moving within care levels.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Dining gets mixed reactions

Food reviews are mixed, with some residents praising meals and others wanting better quality.

Some reviewers say the food is good, with variety and a restaurant-style feel in the dining area. Others describe the quality as a weak point—citing issues like lack of seasoning or food not being good—while still recommending the community overall. A few comments also connect dining spaces and meal routines to comfort and social time, including residents appearing content while eating. Overall, dining is frequently discussed, but not every reviewer experiences it the same way.

  • A modern dining area with colorful chairs and artwork adorning the walls.
  • A well-lit dining area with wooden flooring and elegant furnishings.
  • A bright and cozy living room with a blue sofa, modern artwork, and a small dining area by the window.
common 9 reviews mention this

Activities are available, but vary

Reviews describe a schedule of activities, with some calling it engaging and others saying it can be limited.

Many reviews mention community activities and outings, including groups, games, and scheduled programming meant to keep residents engaged. Some families say their loved ones enjoy the stimulation and social environment, and a few highlight music, fitness, and life-skills-style programming. At the same time, a couple of reviewers say the activity variety or frequency wasn’t strong for their loved one—especially for residents who may need more cognitively suited engagement. One review also suggests asking about activity options for dementia-related needs, which points to inconsistency in how well programs match every resident.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing is a recurring concern

Pricing and what’s included aren’t always clear until later in the process.

A few reviews call out cost as high, including one comment specifically tied to being in a more expensive room type. Another reviewer says pricing details felt vague during the decision period and weren’t fully understood until after moving forward. There are also mentions of value—some families say the expense feels justified by service—so the concern is less about quality alone and more about transparency and fit for each resident’s situation.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 97 resident community capacity 97 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Organic food and ingredients Organic food and ingredients
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Francisco International (2 miles away) San Francisco International (2 miles away)
  • Metropolitan Oakland International (13 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Accept incoming residents on hospice Accept incoming residents on hospice
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Preventative health screenings Preventative health screenings
  • Rehabilitation program Rehabilitation program
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Same day assessments Same day assessments
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Burlingame, California, offers convenience and accessibility to essential services for senior living. With several hospitals and pharmacies in close proximity, residents can easily access medical care and medication. The transportation options nearby, such as the Millbrae Caltrain Station and airport terminals, provide easy access for travel or visiting loved ones. There are also a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to upscale restaurants, catering to different preferences. Additionally, the presence of parks provides opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Overall, this area combines healthcare facilities, transportation options, dining choices, and recreational spaces to create a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living location in Burlingame.

Hospitals

  • Mills-Peninsula Health Services (0.2 miles)
  • A & C Convalescent Hospital (1 miles)
  • Mills-Peninsula Radiology (3.8 miles)
  • San Mateo Medical Center (6.4 miles)
  • Sequoia Hospital (10.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)

Transportation

  • Millbrae Caltrain Station (0.6 miles)
  • International Terminal A (1.5 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint (1.5 miles)
  • Harvey Milk Terminal 1 (1.5 miles)
  • Air France-KLM Lounge (1.5 miles)
  • SFO AirTrain Station - International Terminal A (1.5 miles)
  • Boarding Area C (1.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (0.6 miles)
  • New England Lobster Market & Eatery (1 miles)
  • Lark Creek Grill (1.7 miles)
  • Mustards (1.8 miles)
  • Yankee Pier (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (6.4 miles)

Cafes

  • San Francisco Giants Clubhouse (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Washington Park (2.5 miles)
  • Coyote Point County Park (3.3 miles)
  • Central Park (4.1 miles)
  • Laurelwood Park (5.8 miles)
  • Leo J Ryan Memorial Park (6.7 miles)
  • Marlin Park (8.6 miles)
  • Highlands Park (9.2 miles)

Physicians

  • California Skin Institute (3.5 miles)
  • Bundy Opticians (3.9 miles)
  • Urology: San Carlos Center: Palo Alto Medical Foundation (8.8 miles)
  • Coastside Clinic (9.2 miles)
  • Redwood City Women's Health Center (10.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinepolis San Mateo (5.9 miles)
  • Regal Stonestown Galleria Screenx, 4Dx, & RPX (10.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the Epiphany (8.9 miles)

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