San Mateo County — Peninsula
Senior Resources in Burlingame
Burlingame is home to Mills-Peninsula Medical Center — one of the major Peninsula hospitals — and benefits from a strong network of countywide and neighboring senior services. While Burlingame doesn't operate its own dedicated senior center, residents have easy access to nearby programs.
No dedicated city senior center. Burlingame residents 50+ are welcomed at the Millbrae Senior Center and may also access programs at the San Mateo Senior Center. Mills-Peninsula Hospital hosts Senior Focus health programs.
Hospitals & Clinics
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (Sutter Health)
Major Peninsula hospital with full-service emergency care, surgery, cardiac services, orthopedics, and senior-focused programs. Serves Burlingame and surrounding cities.
Mills Health Center
Outpatient medical center offering primary care, specialty services, imaging, and lab work for Burlingame-area residents.
Senior Care Homes
The Trousdale
Independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Burlingame offering personalized care, dining, and engaging activities.
Atria Burlingame
Senior living community offering independent living and assisted living with daily activities, dining, and personal care services.
Legal & Financial
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Free civil legal services for low-income residents 60+. Covers housing, Medi-Cal, public benefits, elder abuse, and consumer issues.
H.I.C.A.P. (Medicare Counseling)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for San Mateo County residents. Help with plan selection and benefits.
Caregiving Services
Home Instead — Burlingame
In-home senior care offering personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, companionship, dementia care, and 24/7 care.
Senior Helpers — Burlingame
In-home care offering personal care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, Parkinson's care, transitional care from hospital, and 24-hour care.
Transportation
SamTrans & Redi-Wheels
San Mateo County's public bus system with reduced senior fares. Redi-Wheels offers door-to-door paratransit.
Caltrain — Burlingame Station
Regional commuter rail connecting Burlingame to San Francisco, San Jose, and along the Peninsula. Senior discount fares available.
Food & Nutrition
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley — Peninsula
Regional food bank serving the Peninsula with Brown Bag program, food pantries, CalFresh enrollment, and home delivery.
Government & Veterans
San Mateo County Aging & Adult Services
The county's primary agency for older adults. 24-hour hotline staffed by social workers and public health nurses.
Peninsula Family Service — Older Adult Resource Line
Free multilingual phone line (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog) connecting San Mateo County adults 60+ to community resources.
Housing & Home
HIP Housing — Home Sharing
Matches San Mateo County households with spare rooms to individuals seeking housing — a low-cost way for seniors to gain income or companionship.
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