Assisted Living Communities in Redwood City, CA

"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 staff was nice and professional. It seemed like a very nice place with assisted living and we even got to see the memory care. The memory care looked very nice on the third floor. It looked very bright and airy with a lot of light. There was a separate dining area for memory care. It's a very nice facility. It's not large. It's a lot smaller, which we liked. The only thing I would say in the future is that for a tour, maybe they could invite people back for a meal. Suppose they were really serious about selling that could help. They gave us cookies at the end, which was very nice. These were delicious chocolate chip cookies in a box that we took home. Maybe they think that we're just looking and are not that serious, but if you were serious, it would make sense to come back for lunch or something."

"Silver Point Plaza was an old facility that needed updating. It did not meet the needs of my dad, but the staff seemed to be very friendly and eager. The place was clean and provided activities. "

Portola Place is an assisted living facility that is located in beautiful San Mateo CA. Our facility is small and is located in a beautiful home on a quiet residential street. We are also close to Beresford Park and Garden Center, Hillsdale Mall, and the 25th Ave. shopping area. We here at Portola Place offer a homey atmosphere with many amenities. Our senior citizens can enjoy sitting outside on our deck or front porch; however, if they prefer they can sit together and socialize in the living room or simply watch TV. We do accept the elderly who may not quite qualify for independent living but need a slightly higher level of senior care. Residents have their own bedroom and bathroom. Our meals here at Portola Place are prepared in our own kitchen. We use fresh ingredients as much as is possible. We try to make their senior living experience as enjoyable as possible. Birthdays and holidays are celebrated, weekly game events are held, and the s taff arranges walks to the park or for the residents to go shopping on a regular basis. We pride our staff on being sensitive to the individual needs of each resident; those who have relatives that are not nearby receive more encouragement to exercise and to join other residents on outings. In addition, those residents may just need to sit and visit for a time. Our staff actually takes the concerns of relatives seriously and encourages open communication with our residents.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"Atria at Foster Square was a great place. It seemed like a very friendly and very active environment. I looked at some other communities with big, long corridors, and they didn't look as comforting as Atria at Foster. It is a beautiful setting and everyone was extremely friendly there. There isn't a time limit there when you go eat. You can go down there anytime. Their movie theater looks very comfortable. They had popcorn and snacks for them. They have a happy hour there, too. Everyone seemed very pleasant and they had a lot of activities."

"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 caregiver he would have on a given day and that used to bother him because there were certain ones that he liked, certain other ones he did not like. It was difficult to establish a routine that way, whereas here they would assign particular caregivers and this would be the caregiver team, and you would always know that. That's what they said they were going to do, so I thought that would be much better, especially for someone who is beginning to have some memory problems. It's much better to have a smaller number of people and known people. They're very nice looking rooms, they're nicely carpeted, nicely painted. The little kitchenette areas are nicely organized."

We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living and memory care in a secure and inviting residential setting. Your independence and sense of self is enhanced with our supportive environment. Live worry-free and secure knowing we are always here for you. Our professionally trained staff are ready to help you when needed 24 hours a day. We know food is an important part of your daily enjoyment and the menu is carefully prepared by with you in mind Every Service Is Included: Personalized Care Plans Three Nutritious and Delicious Meals Snacks and Drinks Secure Environment Medication Assistance by Certified Staff Dressing Assistance Bathing and Grooming Assistance Mobility Assistance Incontinence Assistance We Honor Aging in Place including Hospice We do your laundry and housekeeping Special Features: We understand your needs. We respect your individuality. We offer you special features to enhance your activities of daily living. So live well and be happy. It's all here: 24 Hr Assistance Personal Care Manager Health & Wellness Activities to Stimulate the Senses Wireless Internet Dementia Care: When your loved one requires special care, we can help. We design personalized therapeutic care plans to nourish body, mind and spirit. Maintaining a consistent routine with familiar caregivers is important. In our cozy settings, individuals suffering with dementia feel at home and secure. 24-hour Personal Attention Incontinence Care Supervision and Companionship Calming low-stimuli environment Positive Social Interactions To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"Loved the home based environment, with caring staff who really take good care of the residents. Rooms are spacious, clean and bright. Staff feels like family and treated us as such, I am grateful my mother was here during her final days in hospice."

"I had the pleasure of visiting Palo Alto Commons last week with my mother, and we left extremely impressed with the community there. The physical amenities are excellent, and a new building will be coming online in the next 18 months that will have a lap pool, which will be a wonderful addition to the existing facility. The rooms are large and sunny, and virtually all of them have either balconies or porches; additionally, there are numerous areas throughout the community to sit and relax in a casual atmosphere. We stayed for lunch and the food was top notch, with a wide variety from which to choose. Every staff member with whom we met was positive, pleasant and genuinely interested in us and in helping in any way possible. Many of the staff have been with Palo Alto Commons for over ten years, and the turnover of the front line staff is very low. Behind the building is a very pleasant residential neighborhood perfect for a stroll, and in front of the facility are numerous restaurants and small shops for coffee, etc. The assisted living support ranges from independent living to elite care with nurses available around the clock. The staff also is extremely focused on feedback from its residents, and does an excellent job at listening to and acting on input with a formal closed loop process. In summary, we were both exceptionally pleased and my mother is very interested in relocating to The Commons. "

"My mom did a respite at Sunrise of San Mateo. It is a really nice facility. This is another beautiful place where natural light comes in. It is very well lit. It is not dingy. It is very high-end but they really take care of everybody. They have around-the-clock care too. They are actually able to help if you're a diabetic. They have a really great activities director who brought in people to do beading with them, as well as painting with the memory care unit. You can have pets in this community. There is a lovebird in a sitting room. They have all-day dining. They have a beautiful dining room. They also have a bistro where they can get juice, cookies and crackers. They have shuttle bus service almost every day of the week. Their rooms are a little bit smaller, but they're very, very nice. Their bathrooms are a really good size for seniors. In every floor, they have a TV in the sitting room. There is a balcony and a patio that you can go out. The nice thing about Sunrise is that they have a garage underneath where family members can park to see their loved ones. They also have a washer and dryer. You can do your own laundry or they'll do it for you. They have a beauty parlor. They have movies every night. They even have a nice fireplace place and a library. Also, Sunrise of San Mateo is in a great location. "

"The very first one we saw was The Stratford. It's quite an elegant place. It presents very nicely. It's very nice and clean. The units are a little bit on the small side, but very nice, and they have (I think) 11 floors, so it's a high rise, and they have nice views. Everything about it seemed very nice. The staff who accommodated me was very nice and very accommodating. She answered questions and gave us materials to bring home. She followed up by asking questions online to see if I had any more questions, which was good. We were looking at larger units, so we saw a two-bedroom unit. The second bedroom was kind of small, but it's an older building and I think the older buildings don't have as large units. They also have parking for people that still have cars. One of the things about The Stratford is that the places are condominiums. So you buy a unit as if you're living in a condominium, so it's a different model. Most of them, you're renting a room by the month, and you pay an entrance fee. Whereas at The Stratford, you own the unit, and you pay a condominium fee like you would in a condominium building. Some people might like that, but we didn't really like that model. The location is very good because it's across from a city park. The ambiance of the area is quite good."

"My mother has lived at BridgePoint for the past two years. I am a retired nurse and have been repeatedly impressed by their excellent care for my mother's multiple health issues. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and competent. The service is extraordinary!"

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, Heritage Residential Care offers you the ease and peace of mind knowing that our homes can become the safe and affordable solution to costly alternative care options. At Heritage Residential Care, our well-trained staff has provided excellence senior care to countless individuals in the communities of Burlingame, Millbrae and San Mateo, California. We operate 6-bed and 12-bed homes that are conveniently placed in quiet and peaceful neighborhoods. We take pride in providing family members the assurance that their loved ones are in the best hands. While under our care and supervision, we encourage independence with our residents throughout their activities of daily living. Our homes become our residents home when we encourage family members to participate in the lives of their loved ones. When your parent or grandparent stays at Heritage Residential Care, they will receive the utmost care possible ? the kind of care that you would want for someone who is close to your heart. We offer the following services: Long-Term (on a Month to Month Contract) Short Term Care (From One Day to 90 Days) Care for Mild Cognitive Impairment Hospice Care Incontinence Management Monitored Dispensing of Medications Observation and Assistance with Daily Needs Individualized Social and Recreational Activities Bedside Care for Minor, Temporary Illness Three Well-Balanced Meals and Snacks served daily. We accommodate heart healthy, low fat and low sugar diets. Daily housekeeping and personal laundry service Arrange and coordinate transportation to doctor, dental, beauty and barber appointments To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

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, Heritage Residential Care offers you the ease and peace of mind knowing that our homes can become the safe and affordable solution to costly alternative care options. At Heritage Residential Care, our well-trained staff has provided excellence senior care to countless individuals in the communities of Burlingame, Millbrae and San Mateo, California. We operate 6-bed and 12-bed homes that are conveniently placed in quiet and peaceful neighborhoods. We take pride in providing family members the assurance that their loved ones are in the best hands. While under our care and supervision, we encourage independence with our residents throughout their activities of daily living. Our homes become our residents home when we encourage family members to participate in the lives of their loved ones. When your parent or grandparent stays at Heritage Residential Care, they will receive the utmost care possible ? the kind of care that you would want for someone who is close to your heart. We offer the following services: Long-Term (on a Month to Month Contract) Short Term Care (From One Day to 90 Days) Care for Mild Cognitive Impairment Hospice Care Incontinence Management Monitored Dispensing of Medications Observation and Assistance with Daily Needs Individualized Social and Recreational Activities Bedside Care for Minor, Temporary Illness Three Well-Balanced Meals and Snacks served daily. We accommodate heart healthy, low fat and low sugar diets. Daily housekeeping and personal laundry service Arrange and coordinate transportation to doctor, dental, beauty and barber appointments To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"We looked at the assisted living. It's fine. It looks clean. The staff showed us a few rooms that are currently available. It's a smaller place than the other facility. She showed us around. The lighting in the dining area is good. It is a big room with tables where people eat. We saw a menu for that day. We went at the end of the day, and it was actually past the director's work time because that's the only time we can go in. It was like 5:30 when we went to visit, so I'm sure she probably wants to go home, but she was willing to accommodate us to come in and look. We also met some staff, and they were very friendly. They don't have the medical part like the other facility has, and that was so important for us. If an emergency arises, we will have to go there immediately, or they call 911 or call the ambulance. The medical part was this thing we wanted. They have similar amenities as the other facility like food and housekeeping. All that kind of stuff, they are all included, it's just not the medical part. They don't have a chapel like the other facility has. They will hold church services in a common room. I looked at the activities calendar and it seems like they have Sunday mass. We saw a few common areas as well. They don't seem well defined, meaning like this room is specifically the library room or this room is specifically the computer room. It's not compartmentalized. It's like in a common space and there will be shelves with books, that kind of stuff."