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Assisted Living Communities in San Mateo, CA
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authentic reviews in San Mateo, CA below include Assisted Living facility with 2799 reviews. On average in San Mateo, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in San Mateo, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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C. Miller
5.0
Review of Unified Hearts Home Care
Lina and her team at Unified Hearts allowed me to sleep and grieve. They cared for my Father as I would and that alone brought great peace when I would leave for the evening. Lina and her team...
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Lucinda Gilman
5.0
Review of Unified Hearts Home Care
Unified Hearts took amazing care of my cousin in her final days. They made sure she was comfortable and fed; coordinated well with her hospice team; and made sure she had activities that were...
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Number 1
5.0
Review of Unified Hearts Home Care
The facility is very clean and spacious with plenty of room for the residents. They try to tailor the meals to what the resident likes and also what they are able to ingest at the same time. The...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in San Mateo, CA and Nearby Cities
Millbrae
$5,250
Burlingame
$5,008
San Mateo
$4,669
Foster City
$4,666
San Bruno
$4,133
US
$4,000
San Carlos
$3,800
Belmont
$3,348
Paying for Assisted Living in San Mateo
Assisted Living costs in San Mateo start around $4,669 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in San Mateo and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Mateo
The Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver helps eligible seniors in California pay for services provided in residential care facilities, while an optional supplement (OSS) to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to help with room and board costs. Residential care facilities are not permitted to charge room and board fees to Medicaid eligible seniors that exceed their combined SSI and optional supplement less a personal needs allowance of $131 per month.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Free Assisted Living 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 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 Mateo, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Mateo
San Mateo-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
