Bayview Villa
777 Bayview drive, San Carlos, CA, 94070
"Bayview Villa “Boutique style” living Specializing in memory care! Bayview Villa is a family-owned community. We serve those reside..."
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San Carlos, which rests halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, is minutes from a nature preserve to the west and the conveniences of Silicon Valley to the south. The area features approximately 67 assisted living providers. Seniors in these facilities pay a midrange price of $6,319 per month, higher than the respective national and state medians of $4,500 and $5,250.
Reviewers rated assisted living communities in San Carlos with an average of 4.44 out of 5 stars stars, based on 1550 reviews reviews available in our guide.
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777 Bayview drive, San Carlos, CA, 94070
"Bayview Villa “Boutique style” living Specializing in memory care! Bayview Villa is a family-owned community. We serve those reside..."
READ MORE707 Elm St, San Carlos, CA, 94070
4.4
(9 reviews)
"My mother was a resident of The Elms for over four years before she passed away at the age of 90 this past holiday season. My brother and I couldn't have chosen a better place for Mom. The staff is amazing! Everyone is very caring, gentle and compass..."
READ MORE612 Chestnut Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070
485 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA, 94061
3.9
(55 reviews)
"We are in the process of moving my dad to Brookdale Redwood City. What he liked best was the courtyard and just the ability to be not just inside the building, but the feeling that he had someplace to go outside to enjoy nature. It didn't feel like l..."
READ MORE2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA, 94403
3.7
(35 reviews)
"Atria Park of San Mateo was a really beautiful place and very well kept. They had just recently completed remodeling, so the carpets were lovely, the wallpaper, the fixtures, the painting. Everything was just absolutely gorgeous. The rooms were very ..."
READ MORE955 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94402
4.4
(25 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Sunrise of San Mateo. The layout is nice. They're not big, which is good for us. A lot of places are big, but that would be hard for her to access and there'd be confusion. So the size is perfect for her. I believe that everyone..."
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707 Thayer Lane, Foster City, CA, 94404
4.7
(21 reviews)
"I am looking for an assisted living community for my dad, and knew I had to visit Atria at Foster Square. We were greeted upon arrival by the concierge, we got a tour and I was able to meet some of the directors in charge. They were all busy, and yet..."
READ MORE600 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304
4.6
(11 reviews)
"The Vi is beautiful, it's wonderful, and elegant. Beautiful swimming pools, tennis courts, it's extremely attractive. If it's me by myself I would be living there. The rooms were big and lovely. I have no criticisms of the place, I thought it was jus..."
READ MORE1733 California Drive, Burlingame, CA, 94010
4.8
(10 reviews)
"The rooms are spacious and well lit, when visiting my mother I always felt comfortable. The staff was always responsive when I asked for something and treated all visitors appropriately. The activities director is fantastic, she would always encour..."
READ MORE250 Myrtle Road, Burlingame, CA, 94010
4.5
(12 reviews)
"Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame is a great place and my mom likes it a lot. She has a large 2-room apartment. She has 3 meals a day. There's a courtyard in the front, which is a very nice sunny patio area with nice chairs that overlooks the park. T..."
READ MORE2701 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
4.4
(9 reviews)
"I went here. It's really beautiful. I liked the fact that they have a dedicated staff so that the residents would know who their caregivers were. Where my husband was before, there would be like a pool of caregivers, and he would never know which car..."
READ MORE1818 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA, 94010
4.5
(8 reviews)
"My mother is a resident of Oakmont of Burlingame. I was impressed with the number of staff to the number of people that are living there. There was a very good ratio of staff compared to people living there. The place was clean, they went ahead and o..."
READ MORE1010 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, 94002
4.4
(11 reviews)
"I toured Ivy Park at Belmont and it was a very nice tour. It was very warm and welcoming, clean, and nicely decorated. The hallways, the rooms, and the dining room looked very nice. The food looked delicious and they had a lot of activities. The staf..."
READ MORE1600 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA, 94010
4.8
(4 reviews)
"I would like my friend to be at The Trousdale and it looked very positive that's gonna happen. It is very beautiful, spacious, and well taken care of. The staff is very caring, at the same time, very professional. The services seemed pretty complete ..."
READ MORE900 6th Avenue, Belmont, CA, 94002
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I went here. I like the location. It's a nice place and nice layout. I like everything about it. Everything was very professional and very clean. I didn't see anything at this point that needed any improvement. The staff during the tour was very plea..."
READ MORE1 East Selby Lane, Redwood City, CA, 94063
3.4
(5 reviews)
"I went to Sunrise of Redwood City. I toured their assisted living and memory care. I like that it was a complete care center where they don't force them to leave if they get too sick. The buildings were very nice. It's brand new. The person who assis..."
READ MORE1235 Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA, 94062
3.8
(4 reviews)
"Hopkins Manor is the best of the best! They provide outstanding and loving service to their residents. My mother was one. Honestly, my family and I feel so blessed to have had them provide the care to our wonderful mom. And during her last weeks ..."
READ MORE1424 Sanchez Ave, Burlingame, CA, 94080
"sidential care home for the elderly. We are located in the Peninsula, just a few minutes south of the beautiful city of San Francisco, Calif..."
READ MORE843 Jefferson Court, San Mateo, CA, 94401
"There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point..."
READ MORE835 Jefferson Court, San Mateo, CA, 94401
"There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point..."
READ MOREThe Community Care Licensing Division manages the licensing process for assisted living providers across California. It routinely conducts inspections to enforce compliance with state standards. The agency oversees a variety of aspects, from staff training and billing practices to food quality and safety protocols. Overall, the division ensures that communities provide a secure and fulfilling environment for their residents.
In San Carlos, residential care communities charge a median fee of $6,319 per month for assisted living services.
Assisted living costs in San Carlos stand significantly above the California midrange price of $5,250 and the U.S. benchmark of $4,500. Moreover, city rates exceed Vallejo's cost of $4,950 by a notable $1,369 and are slightly higher than San Jose's monthly expense of $6,000. Farther north, Sacramento offers more affordable options at $5,225, lower than San Carlos. In contrast, Santa Rosa, at $7,048, presents a more expensive alternative, topping San Carlos' rates by $729.
San Carlos
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Vallejo
$4,950
Sacramento
$5,225
San Jose
$6,000
Santa Rosa
$7,048
In San Carlos, the median cost of assisted living sits at $6,319 per month; this type of care encourages an independent lifestyle while offering assistance as needed. In-home care, which provides basic support within the individual’s residence, costs $545 more. Home health care, priced higher at $7,150, offers additional medical services. Adult day care centers, which are only open during certain hours, are a more affordable option at $1,950, given their limited availability. Costs are much higher in nursing homes, which provide 24/7 medical supervision, at $11,566 for a semi-private room, making this option $5,247 more expensive than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for San Carlos was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Senior citizens in California, as well as those with a qualifying disability, may be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which is a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver that was created by legislation that directed the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Los Gatos residents may find this especially helpful to afford senior care.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
San Carlos and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in San Carlos, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
San Carlos Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Carol
4
Review of San Carlos Elms
My husband and I heard about San Carlos Elms from a friend, and we went to look at the place. It was really nice and it would suit our needs. It was very warm, compact, and the people were very...
Assisted Living
Shirley
5
Review of San Carlos Elms
My mother was a resident of The Elms for over four years before she passed away at the age of 90 this past holiday season. My brother and I couldn't have chosen a better place for Mom. The staff is...
Assisted Living
Judy
4
Review of San Carlos Elms
San Carlos Elms is very good and has different levels of care. They have a nice dining room with good food service that's accommodating to his age group. There are a lot of activities that people...