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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 1555 reviews reviews available in our guide.
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1012 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA, 94010
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188 Starlite Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402
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197 Flying Cloud Isle, Foster City, CA, 94404
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2650 Edison Street, San Mateo, CA, 94403
2818 Tiburon Way, Burlingame, CA, 94010
2108 Isabelle Avenue, San Mateo, CA, 94403
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The 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.
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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.Â
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.Â
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.
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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.
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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...