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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Mateo, CA for 2024

San Mateo County is a community of 764,000 people, 18% of whom are aged 65 and over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in this county, the total number of deaths went up by 5% between 2016 and 2020, but the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths went up by 8%. In both reporting years, 1 in 10 deaths in the county were linked to Alzheimer's.

To meet the need for comprehensive dementia care in San Mateo County, memory care facilities provide a safe place to call home. These facilities have experienced, highly trained staff who provide compassionate care and around-the-clock monitoring along with comfortable housing, daily meals, housekeeping and laundry services. Residents also have access to dementia-informed social and recreational programming that encourages engagement and supports cognitive and motor functioning.

Through this guide, readers can learn more about dementia care in San Mateo County, including how much local facilities charge for housing and services, financial assistance options and resources that connect seniors and families to emotional support and community-based services.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in San Mateo

The  California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program, monitors memory care facilities in San Mateo. In this city, as in the rest of California, memory care communities are officially licensed as assisted living facilities. However, they follow expanded guidelines related to staff training, care planning and recreational activities to support residents’ unique needs.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in San Mateo

 

  • San Mateo is home to two hospitals, including Mills Health Center and San Mateo Medical Center. The area is also served by Sutter Health, which provides a full suite of services for those living with Alzheimer’s, including testing, counseling and treatments and interventions. This may make San Mateo a practical option for those seeking dementia care in central California.
  • Information from the American Lung Association shows that the air quality in the San Mateo region is relatively poor, which may impact the health and comfort of some seniors. The region gets a C for ozone pollution, indicating moderate levels of smog throughout the year. It gets a passing score for annual particle pollution but a failing grade for 24-hour particle pollution. To maximize residents’ comfort and safety, many memory care facilities are equipped with air purification systems.
  • California levies some of the highest state income taxes in the nation, which may impact how much some seniors can put toward residential memory care services. However, Social Security benefits are tax-exempt for all seniors, which may benefit those who rely mainly on this source of income for living expenses.
  • San Mateo scores 9.5 on a 10-point comfort index compared to a national score of 7.8, indicating that it’s among the most comfortable places to live in the United States. Year-round temperatures are mild, ranging from daytime highs of 58 degrees in the winter to 75 degrees in the summer, and the city gets about 24 inches of rainfall and no snow. This may appeal to older adults who enjoy relaxing outdoors.
  • Crime is uncommon in San Mateo compared to the typical U.S. city, which may be reassuring to families considering local memory care options for their loved ones. On a 100-point crime index, the city scores 17.4 for violent crime and 30.7 for property-related offenses. Similarly, criminal activity is less common here than in similarly sized cities such as Hayward and Berkeley.

 

Paying for Memory Care in San Mateo

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care residents in San Mateo pay approximately $7,899 per month for care.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

In San Mateo, memory care facilities charge monthly median rates of $7,899. This is about $1,300 higher than the state norm, and it exceeds the national average by about $2,300. San Mateo is also a relatively costly option for care compared to other surveyed cities in the region, including San Jose and Santa Cruz, where average fees are estimated at $7,500 and $6,938, respectively. Similarly, in Vallejo, memory care facilities charge about $1,700 less than those in San Mateo.

San Mateo

$7,899

California

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Santa Cruz

$6,938

San Jose

$7,500

Vallejo

$6,188

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care facilities in San Mateo charge $7,899, which is several hundred dollars higher than the cost of home health care, which averages $7,150, and in-home care, which costs about $1,000 less than residential memory care. Seniors who don’t need dementia services pay about $1,600 less for residential services, and in adult day health care, rates are the most economically priced in the San Mateo region at $1,950. Nursing home care, which includes around-the-clock medical support, is costlier than memory care at $11,566.

Memory Care

$7,899

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 Mateo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in San Mateo

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in California

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Free Memory Care Resources in San Mateo

San Mateo and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in San Mateo, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in San Mateo

 

San Mateo Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Noble BernisEarl

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise of San Mateo

My dad is currently at Sunrise of San Mateo. When I toured, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. In terms of cleanliness, this place was 23 years old and looked brand new. It looked like it...

Provider response

Hi Noble, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by Sunrise of San Mateo. Our team members share a common goal of enriching...

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Kathy

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of San Mateo

Sunrise of San Mateo was very nice, but at that time I didn't want to move my brother so far. I went there last year. They have studios. It's beautiful and very nice. They did have activities. I...

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James

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Atria Park of San Mateo

Our experience with Atria Hillsdale has been very good. My mother's in their memory care facility and I like it. It's good and small scale, so the ratio of caregivers to the clients is good. Her...

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