Oakmont of Burlingame

Oakmont of Burlingame sits in a modern mid-rise building set on a lovely, green property with winding paths, fruit trees, and a courtyard for outdoor events, so residents can enjoy walking, gardening, or just sitting and relaxing with nice views. The community has 97 bedrooms and offers different housing choices, like studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and some rooms have kitchenettes and plenty of space if someone needs it. There's a bar and lounge where people can gather, visit, and have something to drink; a movie theater that serves free popcorn; and common areas with plush sofas and chess tables, community spaces for book clubs, cooking groups, Nintendo Wii bowling, and a resident musical group, and rooms where people play games, do arts and crafts, and join in story time or go out for offsite trips. Residents meet up in the gardens, play bocce ball, visit the pet park, or join gardening groups and fitness classes like Tai Chi or yoga, and the landscaping gives the place a feeling like an upscale hotel.

Oakmont of Burlingame offers a lot of activities, so it's easy to keep busy, and they try to help people engage socially, physically, and intellectually each day, with events and wellness programs, including educational lectures, recreational game nights, cooking clubs, and gardening. There's a dining program run by an executive chef and a trained culinary team serving well-known, high-quality meals and offering special diets, like low fat or low sodium, plus a bistro and guest meal access. Oakmont provides free transportation for outings, has guest parking, and helps people who need financial advice, VA benefits guidance, and even respite care. Pets are allowed with some restrictions, and the minimum age is 55. Residents use amenities like room service, housekeeping, laundry, computer areas, and cable or internet in rooms.

The community offers different levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Care includes help with bathing, grooming, dressing, personal hygiene, medication help, continence care, transferring, and moving around. A wellness center and a full-time nurse help with health checks, and the Concierge Medicine Program gives all-day access to a doctor for on-site, same-day, or next-day appointments. Staff can also coordinate visits from specialists in physical therapy, speech therapy, psychological care, podiatry, and hospice care. People with Alzheimer's or dementia have dedicated memory care with special activities, and Oakmont's use of virtual reality helps with therapy for memory care residents. The atmosphere at Oakmont of Burlingame focuses on connection, friendliness, and support, with a lot of care and programs aimed at keeping everyone active, engaged, and comfortable, all while having the peace of mind that help is there if needed.

Oakmont of Burlingame is managed by Oakmont Senior Living.

Founded in 2001 by Bill Gallaher, Oakmont Senior Living has emerged as a nationally recognized leader in luxury senior living, headquartered in Windsor, California. The family-owned and operated company has grown to serve over 8,000 seniors across 80 luxury communities throughout California, Nevada, and Hawaii, generating annual revenue of $750 million. Oakmont Management Group, established in 2012 as the sole operator of these luxury communities, works in partnership with the Gallaher Family development company, which has been building seniors housing since the 1990s. The company has achieved remarkable growth, adding 1,811 units to its portfolio between 2024 and 2025, ranking No. 12 on the ASHA 50 list of largest senior living operators.

Oakmont provides comprehensive care services including assisted living, memory care, and retirement living, with a company-wide focus on individualized attention and luxury amenities. Their premier communities feature wellness centers, assistance with personal care, medication management, award-winning culinary programs, movie theaters, and pet therapy. The company has pioneered innovative programs such as virtual reality therapy using the Rendever platform, allowing seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia to relive past experiences and participate in new adventures. Their signature Traditions memory care neighborhoods provide individualized 24-hour care by providers trained in dementia education, offering daily reminiscence activities designed to help older adults recall positive memories.

Oakmont's mission centers on delivering meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents, families, and team members by developing a winning culture anchored in five core values: authenticity, teamwork, compassion, commitment, and resilience. The company maintains an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and high standards of service, with a philosophy of creating communities where residents can continue living even as their needs change. Their approach emphasizes creating safe, nurturing environments where both residents and team members can be the most authentic versions of themselves, fostering a culture that treats residents like family while maintaining luxury standards.

Oakmont's industry leadership has been recognized through numerous achievements, including ranking among the nation's largest operators and maintaining a 97 percent occupancy rate across their portfolio. The company was a 2022 Yass Prize finalist for innovation in education, and their SVP of Human Resources was inducted into McKnight's 2023 Hall of Honor for excellence in talent development. Recent strategic partnerships include an expanded relationship with Welltower and the launch of the Ivy Living brand, alongside major real estate transactions involving Healthpeak's $1.3 billion acquisition of 24 Oakmont communities. These partnerships and recognitions underscore Oakmont's position as an industry innovator committed to setting new standards in luxury senior living while maintaining their foundational values of personalized care and exceptional service.