Holland House
2634 Holland Street, San Mateo, CA, 94403
"Welcome to Holland House. Our staff all go through training regarding dementia, hospice and other areas of need that our residents may enco..."
READ MOREFeaturing walkable streets, outstanding shopping and dining options and high-quality long-term care facilities, Redwood City is a popular retirement destination for seniors, a demographic that makes up 13% of its 84,000 residents. This city is listed on the AARP Age-Friendly Network for its benefits and amenities for older adults, and it has two local hospitals to support older residents' health and quality of life.Â
Redwood City also promotes a high standard of living for older adults through access to flexible long-term care solutions, including several assisted living communities. These facilities feature private and semiprivate housing, nutritious daily meals and individualized care plans, along with social and recreational activities that promote engagement and lifelong learning. Many communities have amenities such as walking paths and hair salons, and some coordinate skilled nursing services for those with intermittent or short-term daily medical needs. On average, seniors in Redwood City pay $6,319 per month for this level of care, which is high compared to state and national norms, as well as rates in neighboring communities.Â
This guide provides information on how seniors pay for assisted living in Redwood City. It also lists resources that can help older adults navigate their long-term care options.Â
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2634 Holland Street, San Mateo, CA, 94403
"Welcome to Holland House. Our staff all go through training regarding dementia, hospice and other areas of need that our residents may enco..."
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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 MORE649 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
4.1
(13 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Lytton Gardens. The care that she's being given is very detailed and correct, especially in this time of the pandemic. The facility is very clean, and they have maintenance people that can help cater some items for her. They'..."
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5.0
(2 reviews)
3653 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA, 94403
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father is at Pacific Care Home II. The caretakers are very pleasant and very attentive towards the people that are there. They assist them whenever they need to be assisted. They offer me food all the time and their food is very good. It's very ho..."
READ MORE151 28th Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94403
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The lady that runs Judy's Homes For The Elderly is very nice, very helpful, and answers all your questions. It is a lot homey. There are only seven people that reside there. They have two caregivers 24 hours a day. I saw some of the residents in ther..."
READ MORE644 Menlo Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
4.0
(2 reviews)
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3.0
(1 reviews)
"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. ..."
READ MORE2400 Carlmont Drive, Belmont, CA, 94002
2.5
(2 reviews)
"My sister has lived at the Lesley Terrace in Belmont ( senior housing) for 7 months. There are a few assisted living units separated from the rest of the residents. The facility is government subsidized so there aren't really any bells and whistles t..."
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"This is a brand new 6 bed facility with an approved Dementia/Alzheimer's program. Facility is located in a safe, quiet cul-de-sac near a pa..."
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304 22nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA, 94403
"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..."
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The California Department of Social Service, Community Care Licensing Division, monitors assisted living communities in Redwood City and enforces strict licensing requirements to promote high-quality care. Local facilities are regulated by the San Bruno Adult & Senior Care Regional Office, which individuals can reach by calling (650) 266-8800.
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Assisted living residents in Redwood City pay monthly rates of $6,319 for housing and care.
Redwood City is a comparatively expensive place to obtain assisted living, with monthly rates averaging $6,319. This is well above the California norm of $5,250, and it exceeds the national average by about $1,800. Care costs in other Central California cities tend to be lower, with seniors in San Jose paying $6,000 per month for care, and Vallejo residents paying approximately $4,950. Prospective assisted living residents may save about $2,300 by choosing a facility in Modesto instead of Redwood City.
Redwood City
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Vallejo
$4,950
Modesto
$4,000
San Jose
$6,000
In Redwood City, assisted living residents pay $6,319 per month for housing and care. This is affordable compared to in-home care, which includes personal care and companionship services in the individual’s home for $6,864 per month, and home health care, which features skilled nursing for $7,150. Nursing home care, a residential option for those with advanced medical needs, is even costlier at $11,566 per month. Those seeking daytime services in a community environment pay $1,950 per month for adult day health care.
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 Redwood City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Financial assistance for eligible Redwood city seniors include Med-Cali (Medicare) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
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.
Redwood City 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 Redwood City, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Redwood City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Brookdale Redwood City
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