96 Assisted Living Facilities near San Mateo, CA
Sunny San Mateo is a lovely retirement destination for seniors that love the great outdoors- this city has many hiking trails, parks, and the San Mateo Japanese Gardens. To help seniors in San Mateo find the assisted living community that's right for their family, we've researched and compiled in-depth information about the cost of care, how to pay for care, and important local laws and regulations involving senior care and assisted living.
With an average cost of $4,593 in San Mateo, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 55 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 27 facilities in San Mateo.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in San Mateo, CA
Atria Park of San Mateo
Provides: Assisted Living
2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
"I have lived at Atria for 10+ years. I get the help I need while still having my independence. The staff is very friendly and willing to go the extra mile for us. The kitchen is good with different..." More
"I have lived at Atria for 10+ years. I get the help I need while still having my independence. The staff is very friendly and willing to go the extra mile for us. The kitchen is good with different..." More
Caring Star 2015
Sunrise of San Mateo
Provides: Assisted Living
955 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
"Sunrise of San Mateo is very welcoming, and it's beautiful inside. I actually liked the idea that there's a lot of sunlight coming in over the dining area. Then the people that are wandering around..." More
"Sunrise of San Mateo is very welcoming, and it's beautiful inside. I actually liked the idea that there's a lot of sunlight coming in over the dining area. Then the people that are wandering around..." More
Pacific Care Home II
Provides: Assisted Living
3653 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
"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..." More
"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..." More
Heritage Park
Provides: Assisted Living
843 Jefferson Court, San Mateo, CA 94401
"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..." More
"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..." More
Heritage Inn
Provides: Assisted Living
835 Jefferson Court, San Mateo, CA 94401
"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..." More
"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..." More
Heritage Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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, Heritage Residential Care offers you the ease and peace..." More
"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..." More
Heritage Place
Provides: Assisted Living
152 24th 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, Heritage Residential Care offers you the ease and peace..." More
"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..." More
Portola Place #2
Provides: Assisted Living
2921 Isabel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
"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..." More
"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..." More
Pacific Care Home I
Provides: Assisted Living
3647 Pacific Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94403
"Pacific Care Home is a licensed, 6 bed residential board and care community for the elderly. Pacific was establised in 1996 with three locations, all serving the mid-peninsula area.
Pacific is..." More
"Pacific Care Home is a licensed, 6 bed residential board and care community for the elderly. Pacific was establised in 1996 with three locations, all serving the mid-peninsula area.
Pacific is..." More
Holland House
Provides: Assisted Living
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 encounter. Our staff love the people that they work with and..." More
"Welcome to Holland House.
Our staff all go through training regarding dementia, hospice and other areas of need that our residents may encounter. Our staff love the people that they work with and..." More
Vanessa Care Home II
Provides: Assisted Living
630 Vanessa Drive,, San Mateo, CA 94402
"We chose TLC because they were capable of caring for his night time needs. The staff were very caring and very professional. The place was very clean and we were very pleased. They have activities..." More
"We chose TLC because they were capable of caring for his night time needs. The staff were very caring and very professional. The place was very clean and we were very pleased. They have activities..." More
George Anne Home
Provides: Assisted Living
849 North Delaware, San Mateo, CA 94401
"My dad has been at George Anne Home for two months. The staff is very kind, nice, and caring. The house is clean and is really a nice place. They provide hospice care, and I'd highly recommend it...." More
"My dad has been at George Anne Home for two months. The staff is very kind, nice, and caring. The house is clean and is really a nice place. They provide hospice care, and I'd highly recommend it...." More
Park Avenue Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1616 Eleanor Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
"Park Avenue Care Home is locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Park Avenue Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of..." More
"Park Avenue Care Home is locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Park Avenue Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of..." More
New Life Residence
Provides: Assisted Living
976 Norton Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
"New Life Residence is locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. New Life Residence is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to..." More
"New Life Residence is locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. New Life Residence is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to..." More
Brookdale Redwood City
Provides: Assisted Living
485 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
"My parents will be moving into Brookdale Redwood City. It's clean. The room is a good size for people who are downsizing. I think there is enough room for my parents. The staff members are very..." More
"My parents will be moving into Brookdale Redwood City. It's clean. The room is a good size for people who are downsizing. I think there is enough room for my parents. The staff members are very..." More
Caring Star 2016
Peninsula Del Rey
Provides: Assisted Living
165 Pierce Street, Daly City, CA 94015
"I liked Peninsula Del Rey, but it was more upscale, newer, and higher in price. Everything seemed to be in good shape, and the staff was very good." More
"I liked Peninsula Del Rey, but it was more upscale, newer, and higher in price. Everything seemed to be in good shape, and the staff was very good." More
Atria Burlingame
Provides: Assisted Living
250 Myrtle Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
"I went to Atria Burlingame. The place was nice but it was out of my price range. We looked at the assisted living room, but my mom needs memory care, so I think the staff took us up to the memory..." More
"I went to Atria Burlingame. The place was nice but it was out of my price range. We looked at the assisted living room, but my mom needs memory care, so I think the staff took us up to the memory..." More
Atria Daly City
Provides: Assisted Living
501 King Drive, Daly City, CA 94015
"My mother moved to Atria Daly City's assisted living, and it has been wonderful. So far, everything has been great. They have been very helpful with getting my mom settled and guiding me through..." More
"My mother moved to Atria Daly City's assisted living, and it has been wonderful. So far, everything has been great. They have been very helpful with getting my mom settled and guiding me through..." More
Vi at Palo Alto
Provides: Assisted Living
620 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
"The Vi is beautiful, it's wonderful, and elegant. Beautiful swimming pools, tennis courts, it's extremely attractive. If it's me by myself I would be living there. The rooms were big and lovely. I..." More
"The Vi is beautiful, it's wonderful, and elegant. Beautiful swimming pools, tennis courts, it's extremely attractive. If it's me by myself I would be living there. The rooms were big and lovely. I..." More
Sunrise of Belmont
Provides: Assisted Living
1010 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
"Sunrise of Belmont was in a beautiful location and it's a lot cheaper than what we're paying at another facility, but it didn't fit my sister's needs. They had a beautiful room where she could be..." More
"Sunrise of Belmont was in a beautiful location and it's a lot cheaper than what we're paying at another facility, but it didn't fit my sister's needs. They had a beautiful room where she could be..." More
Mills Estate Villa
Provides: Assisted Living
1733 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
"This is a thank you letter I wrote to the staff at Mills Estate Villa:
June 18, 2021
Dear Staff of Mills Estate Villa,
I am writing you this letter of appreciation for the skillful, caring, and..." More
"This is a thank you letter I wrote to the staff at Mills Estate Villa:
June 18, 2021
Dear Staff of Mills Estate Villa,
I am writing you this letter of appreciation for the skillful, caring, and..." More
Atria at Foster Square
Provides: Assisted Living
707 Thayer Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
"I liked Atria at Foster Square the best, because the people were having activities there. It's a smaller community, which is nice, especially since my uncle is more quiet and keeps more to himself,..." More
"I liked Atria at Foster Square the best, because the people were having activities there. It's a smaller community, which is nice, especially since my uncle is more quiet and keeps more to himself,..." More
Sunrise of Burlingame
Provides: Assisted Living
1818 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
"We went to Sunrise, which I thought was phenomenal. The lady who assisted us was very informative. It was very clean, and the grounds were beautiful. There was a salon, a game room, a TV room, and..." More
"We went to Sunrise, which I thought was phenomenal. The lady who assisted us was very informative. It was very clean, and the grounds were beautiful. There was a salon, a game room, a TV room, and..." More
Palm Villas of Redwood City
Provides: Assisted Living
1931 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
"My wife is at the memory care facility of Palm Villas of Redwood City. It is a small single-story residence. It's very clean and it has a very homey atmosphere. The staff is fantastic even though..." More
"My wife is at the memory care facility of Palm Villas of Redwood City. It is a small single-story residence. It's very clean and it has a very homey atmosphere. The staff is fantastic even though..." More
AM Residential Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1000 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
"Well, Burlingame is weather-wise too hot for Mom, or AM Residential would be among our top choices! The residents are happy, well dressed, interactive, and clean. The facility was older, but well..." More
"Well, Burlingame is weather-wise too hot for Mom, or AM Residential would be among our top choices! The residents are happy, well dressed, interactive, and clean. The facility was older, but well..." More
Golden Manor of San Bruno
Provides: Assisted Living
2045 Sea Cliff Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
"I visited Golden Manor of San Bruno. They had a person there that who helped with their meals, hair cutting, grooming, and stuff like that. It was a home setting type thing. It was like they had 7..." More
"I visited Golden Manor of San Bruno. They had a person there that who helped with their meals, hair cutting, grooming, and stuff like that. It was a home setting type thing. It was like they had 7..." More
Cadence Millbrae
Provides: Assisted Living
1201 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030
"The tour we had with Cadence Millbrae was really good. It's a really big community with multiple buildings, and it seems like a lot of people are there. It's like a self-sustaining town. They..." More
"The tour we had with Cadence Millbrae was really good. It's a really big community with multiple buildings, and it seems like a lot of people are there. It's like a self-sustaining town. They..." More
Vista Terrace of Belmont
Provides: Assisted Living
900 Sixth Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
"My parents moved into Vista Terrace of Belmont two weeks ago. We're happy with the facility and the staff. They've been helpful, and they try to accommodate her diet. The only thing we're not happy..." More
"My parents moved into Vista Terrace of Belmont two weeks ago. We're happy with the facility and the staff. They've been helpful, and they try to accommodate her diet. The only thing we're not happy..." More
The Trousdale
Provides: Assisted Living
1600 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
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Opening Summer 2018
The Trousdale experience is a reflection of the Peninsula lifestyle. We designed our assisted living and memory care community for those seeking an extraordinary and..." More
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Opening Summer 2018
The Trousdale experience is a reflection of the Peninsula lifestyle. We designed our assisted living and memory care community for those seeking an extraordinary and..." More
CLM Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1320 Valota Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
"I didn't think CLM Care Home was staffed well. It was very clean, but it wasn't very pretty, and it didn't have any yard. The place is not good for memory care. I only saw one room, and it was..." More
"I didn't think CLM Care Home was staffed well. It was very clean, but it wasn't very pretty, and it didn't have any yard. The place is not good for memory care. I only saw one room, and it was..." More
Bayview Villa
Provides: Assisted Living
777 Bayview drive, San Carlos, CA 94070
"Bayview Villa
“Boutique style” living
Specializing in memory care!
Bayview Villa is a family-owned community. We serve those residents with higher care needs and residents afflicted..." More
"Bayview Villa
“Boutique style” living
Specializing in memory care!
Bayview Villa is a family-owned community. We serve those residents with higher care needs and residents afflicted..." More
Heirloom Gardens of Burlingame
Provides: Assisted Living
1424 Sanchez Ave, Burlingame, CA 94080
"sidential care home for the elderly. We are located in the Peninsula, just a few minutes south of the beautiful city of San Francisco, California. We staffed our facility with Department of Social..." More
"sidential care home for the elderly. We are located in the Peninsula, just a few minutes south of the beautiful city of San Francisco, California. We staffed our facility with Department of Social..." More
Access Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living
2511 Catalpa Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
"Our warm and welcoming senior Board and Care can help provide families with immediate relief to ensure that your loved ones are properly cared for. Access Care Center in San Bruno consists of..." More
"Our warm and welcoming senior Board and Care can help provide families with immediate relief to ensure that your loved ones are properly cared for. Access Care Center in San Bruno consists of..." More
Heritage Royale
Provides: Assisted Living
2 Henry Place, Millbrae, CA 94030
"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..." More
"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..." More
Spice of Life
Provides: Assisted Living
419 Topaz Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
"SPICE OF LIFE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities...." More
"SPICE OF LIFE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities...." More
Acacia Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
1510 Newlands Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
"Acacia Manor is located adjacent to renowned Hillsborough near downtown Burlingame. We're just minutes from major hospitals, medical offices, and other senior centers. We're close to a park, public..." More
"Acacia Manor is located adjacent to renowned Hillsborough near downtown Burlingame. We're just minutes from major hospitals, medical offices, and other senior centers. We're close to a park, public..." More
Gonzales Home II
Provides: Assisted Living
3645 Fleetwood Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
"We are operating a 6-bed facility for ambulatory and non-ambulatory clients. We only accept private clients. We have 2 private rooms and 2 semi-private rooms for each home. We always have 2..." More
"We are operating a 6-bed facility for ambulatory and non-ambulatory clients. We only accept private clients. We have 2 private rooms and 2 semi-private rooms for each home. We always have 2..." More
Delia's Retirement Home
Provides: Assisted Living
52 Arlington Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
"Delia's Retirement home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms.
On-going assessments of the residents needs to..." More
"Delia's Retirement home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms.
On-going assessments of the residents needs to..." More
Britannia House
Provides: Assisted Living
1608 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA 94061
"Britannia Care Homes are small private homes that offer care and supervision in a warm family oriented environment. It is ideal for those who no longer choose or are no longer able to live alone...." More
"Britannia Care Homes are small private homes that offer care and supervision in a warm family oriented environment. It is ideal for those who no longer choose or are no longer able to live alone...." More
Golden Age Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
624 Cypress Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030
"At Golden Age Care, we’ll do the work for you so you may enjoy a lifestyle free of tedious chores. The main focus of the staff is to provide a relaxed retirement for our residents. Among the many..." More
"At Golden Age Care, we’ll do the work for you so you may enjoy a lifestyle free of tedious chores. The main focus of the staff is to provide a relaxed retirement for our residents. Among the many..." More
Sunrise of Redwood City - Opening Nov...
Provides: Assisted Living
1 East Selby Lane, Redwood City, CA 94063
"At Sunrise of Redwood City, we provide a true aging in place experience with 3 different neighborhoods. Assisted Living provides assistance with activities of daily living and does allow some..." More
"At Sunrise of Redwood City, we provide a true aging in place experience with 3 different neighborhoods. Assisted Living provides assistance with activities of daily living and does allow some..." More
Magnolia of Millbrae
Provides: Assisted Living
201 Chadbourne Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030
"Magnolia of Millbrae was very nice and left me with a positive impression. The rooms were fairly spacious. There was a very nice dining area with a good menu and good chef. The people were very nice.
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"Magnolia of Millbrae was very nice and left me with a positive impression. The rooms were fairly spacious. There was a very nice dining area with a good menu and good chef. The people were very nice.
" More
San Carlos Elms
Provides: Assisted Living
707 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
"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..." More
"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..." More
Westborough Manor 5
Provides: Assisted Living
2581 Eucalyptus Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
"I have visited my aunt at this facility several times over the past two years and been favorably impressed. The staff is friendly and accomodating, my aunt is always nicely dressed and her room is..." More
"I have visited my aunt at this facility several times over the past two years and been favorably impressed. The staff is friendly and accomodating, my aunt is always nicely dressed and her room is..." More
Peninsula Reflections
Provides: Assisted Living
205 Collins Avenue, Colma, CA 94014
"We chose Peninsula Reflections. I liked the place. It was very nice. The room was big and a single for my partner. I felt warm when we went there and talked to the people. The staff seemed very..." More
"We chose Peninsula Reflections. I liked the place. It was very nice. The room was big and a single for my partner. I felt warm when we went there and talked to the people. The staff seemed very..." More
Aegis of San Francisco
Provides: Assisted Living
2280 Gellert Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA...
"Aegis of San Francisco seems perfect for what I was looking for for my friend. The staff who gave the tour was wonderful, very outgoing, friendly, and accommodating. There wasn't many activities..." More
"Aegis of San Francisco seems perfect for what I was looking for for my friend. The staff who gave the tour was wonderful, very outgoing, friendly, and accommodating. There wasn't many activities..." More
Westborough Royale
Provides: Assisted Living
89 Westborough Boulevard, South San Francisco, ...
"My mom was at Westborough Royale for four months. They were very responsive and extremely knowledgeable about the residents. They knew exactly who my mom was, they knew exactly what her schedule..." More
"My mom was at Westborough Royale for four months. They were very responsive and extremely knowledgeable about the residents. They knew exactly who my mom was, they knew exactly what her schedule..." More
Gordon Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
1616 Gordon Street, Redwood City, CA 94061
"Our experience with Gordon Manor has been very good. They welcomed Mom and really integrated her into their community. The facility is beautiful. The staff so far has been very attentive and has..." More
"Our experience with Gordon Manor has been very good. They welcomed Mom and really integrated her into their community. The facility is beautiful. The staff so far has been very attentive and has..." More
Lane Partners LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
644 Menlo Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
"My wife stayed at Orchid Lane. The people loved her, and she loved the people there. She really enjoyed the food, but her disease got to the point where she started having hallucinations. She..." More
"My wife stayed at Orchid Lane. The people loved her, and she loved the people there. She really enjoyed the food, but her disease got to the point where she started having hallucinations. She..." More
Hopkins Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
1235 Hopkins Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
"Hopkins Manor is the best of the best! They provide outstanding and loving service to their residents. My mother was one. Honestly, my family and I feel so blessed to have had them provide the..." More
"Hopkins Manor is the best of the best! They provide outstanding and loving service to their residents. My mother was one. Honestly, my family and I feel so blessed to have had them provide the..." More
San Bruno Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1382 Williams Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066
"Dad is in San Bruno Care Home, and he's just been there for 2 months and it's been a nightmare, from miscommunications to issues with my dad. They advertise as "24 hour awake staff" and they are..." More
"Dad is in San Bruno Care Home, and he's just been there for 2 months and it's been a nightmare, from miscommunications to issues with my dad. They advertise as "24 hour awake staff" and they are..." More
Home Sweet Home Senior Care
Provides: Assisted Living
1560 Bryant Street, Daly City, CA 94015
"Home Sweet Home is a very caring facility! The owners and staff are dedicated to quality of life for their residents. My mother has been a resident there for almost four years, and the facility..." More
"Home Sweet Home is a very caring facility! The owners and staff are dedicated to quality of life for their residents. My mother has been a resident there for almost four years, and the facility..." More
Silver Oaks Memory Care
Provides: Assisted Living
16 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
"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.
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"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.
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Lesley Terrace
Provides: Assisted Living
2400 Carlmont Drive, Belmont, CA 94002
"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..." More
"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..." More
Always Tlc Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
226 Sandpiper Court, Foster City, CA 94404
"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 park and wonderful walks along the Bay can be had daily. ..." More
"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 park and wonderful walks along the Bay can be had daily. ..." More
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Villa Carmen
Provides: Assisted Living
2800 Shannon Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
"Villa Carmen offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include assistance with..." More
"Villa Carmen offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include assistance with..." More
Family Affair Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
264 Southcliff Ave., South San Francisco, CA 94080
"Family Affair offers 4 private rooms and one shared room. Located on a beautiful and quiet street in South San Francisco, our staff is caring and responsive to all of our resident’s needs. Our..." More
"Family Affair offers 4 private rooms and one shared room. Located on a beautiful and quiet street in South San Francisco, our staff is caring and responsive to all of our resident’s needs. Our..." More
Social Vocational Services - Rocca Home
Provides: Assisted Living
570 Rocca, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Britannia Place
Provides: Assisted Living
1515 Maddux Drive, Redwood City, CA 94061
"Britannia Care Homes are small private homes that offer care and supervision in a warm family oriented environment. It is ideal for those who no longer choose or are no longer able to live alone...." More
"Britannia Care Homes are small private homes that offer care and supervision in a warm family oriented environment. It is ideal for those who no longer choose or are no longer able to live alone...." More
Pacific - St. Cloud
Provides: Assisted Living
2880 St. Cloud Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
"Pacific Care Home is a licensed, 6 bed residential board and care community for the elderly. Pacific was establised in 1996 with three locations, all serving the mid-peninsula area.
Pacific is..." More
"Pacific Care Home is a licensed, 6 bed residential board and care community for the elderly. Pacific was establised in 1996 with three locations, all serving the mid-peninsula area.
Pacific is..." More
Crystal Springs Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
265 Acacia Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066
"Crystal Springs Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Crystal Springs Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest..." More
"Crystal Springs Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Crystal Springs Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest..." More
Auswill Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1290 Ribbon Street, Foster City, CA 94404
"Auswill Care Home is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Auswill Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to..." More
"Auswill Care Home is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Auswill Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to..." More
Joyful Chapter
Provides: Assisted Living
340 Alta Vista Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080
"Joyful Chapter Senior Living is a bright, clean, and cheerful residential Chinese senior care home. Our trained staff speaks Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Taisun) and English and can accommodate..." More
"Joyful Chapter Senior Living is a bright, clean, and cheerful residential Chinese senior care home. Our trained staff speaks Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Taisun) and English and can accommodate..." More
Karina Care Home - Foster City, CA
Provides: Assisted Living
214 Sandpiper Court, Foster City, CA 94404
"Karina Care Home provides Assisted Living services for each of its residents and if needed, assists them with bathing, grooming, meal preparation, dressing and much more. Karina Care Home aims to..." More
"Karina Care Home provides Assisted Living services for each of its residents and if needed, assists them with bathing, grooming, meal preparation, dressing and much more. Karina Care Home aims to..." More
What to Consider About Assisted Living in San Mateo
The population density in San Mateo, California is 3,526 percent greater than the California average. Seniors in the San Mateo area can choose from there 64 assisted living communities, with 26 located right in San Mateo and the remaining 39 in surrounding areas Alameda, Belmont, Foster City and Redwood City. In San Mateo and throughout California communities that provide assisted living services to senior citizens are officially known as Residential Care Facilities (RCFs). These facilities are licensed and regulated by the California Department of Social Services' Senior Care Licensing Program.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in San Mateo
- San Mateo's cost of living is extremely high. The overall cost of living in the city is 169.4 percent higher than the national average. This is reflected particularly in housing costs, but can also be seen in expenses such as groceries, health care and transportation.
- The weather in San Mateo is comfortable year-round. The city usually has no snow and minimal rainfall each year with an average high of just over 63 degrees in the warmest months of the year and approximately 48 degrees in the coolest months. Although the summer highs are below the U.S. national average of 72 degrees, the lows are considerably higher than the national average of 32.23 degrees.
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Crime rates in San Mateo are low when compared with the state median. Residents have only a 1 in 426 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime and a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of property crime. State median rates show that residents have a 1 in 225 chance of becoming a victim of property crime and a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of property crime.
- The San Mateo area is home to world-class medical facilities, including San Mateo Medical Center, in case of medical emergencies or illness.
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SamTrans offers a safe public transportation option with reduced fares for seniors.
- The state of California doesn't tax social security income. Seniors may be able to use these savings to help pay for costs associated with assisted living.
Paying for Assisted Living in San Mateo
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in San Mateo start around $4,577 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 our Assisted 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.
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in San Mateo
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Review of Atria Park of San Mateo
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Review of Atria Park of San Mateo
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Review of Atria Park of San Mateo
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