The 15 Best Independent Living Communities in San Mateo, CA for 2018

There are 15 Independent Living Communities in the San Mateo area, with 5 in San Mateo and 10 nearby.

The average cost of independent living in San Mateo is $4,098 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,475. Cheaper nearby regions include Millbrae with an average starting cost of $3,900.

To help you with your search, browse the 62 reviews below for independent living communities in San Mateo. On average, consumers rate independent living in San Mateo 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Daly City with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 6 families in San Mateo find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about independent living options and costs in San Mateo, call (855) 863-8283.

5 Independent Living Communities in San Mateo, CA

The Stratford

Provides: Independent Living

601 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

"The Stratford was gorgeous, but it was very expensive to buy-in. For a 2-bedroom apartment, it was $988,000 -- which is way over my budget -- and then you pay $3000 or $4000 every month after..." More

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Atria Hillsdale

Provides: Independent Living

2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

"My friend moved into Atria, and I think it's very good. They're under construction right now, but it's fine. She has two rooms, and they help her clean. They also give her medicines. They have a..." More

Sterling Court

Provides: Independent Living

850 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401

"Sterling Court was excellent, including the food and the atmosphere. We have friends there we go visit, and they're doing very well. The room that I saw was big enough for my wife and I. We're..." More

Villa at San Mateo

Provides: Independent Living

4000 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403

"My Mom likes Villa at San Mateo. My brother and sister and I liked it also, but the cost is a problem. We're kind of going back and forth on the cost, but we really liked that community. That would..." More

The Peninsula Regent

Provides: Independent Living

One Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

"We visited Peninsula Regent about a year ago. It was super. The atmosphere and the apartments were all excellent, and the staff members were super people. It was a beautiful place with great..." More

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Caring Star 2018

Cadence Millbrae

Provides: Independent Living

1201 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030

"It was a lovely place, but it seemed like their emphasis was more on assisted living than independent living, and I am interested in independent living. I visited in the middle of the week, and the..." More

Magnolia of Millbrae

Provides: Independent Living

201 Chadbourne Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030

"Magnolia of Millbrae was done very well, from the lodging, to the food, and the atmosphere. They have trips and I'm going there next week for lunch with some of my friends that live there. The food..." More

Atria at Foster Square

Provides: Independent Living

707 Thayer Lane, Foster City, CA 94404

"Atria at Foster Square is really new and it's very open. The staff is very nice. It's a little bit costly though." More

Brookdale Redwood City

Provides: Independent Living

485 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061

"We visited Woodside Terrace about 2 years ago. Everything was wonderful. They did not have that many units that were available for us to try to decide whether or not this would work for us. The..." More

Silver Point Plaza

Provides: Independent Living

16 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025

"Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Menlo Park’s Vintage Oaks neighborhood, Silver Point Plaza is just ten minutes away from the bustling shops and restaurants of both Santa Cruz Avenue and..." More

Caring Star 2016

Peninsula Del Rey

Provides: Independent Living

165 Pierce Street,, Daly City, CA 94015

"Peninsula Del Rey is the one I’m considering moving to. They have all 3 levels of care. I went to see an apartment; it was very nice. The dining room was lovely, bright, light, and had plenty of..." More

Caring Star 2019

Waters Edge Lodge

Provides: Independent Living

801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94501

"Waters Edge Lodge wasn't super nice, but it was OK, and the location was great. The staff was really nice, and the place seemed happy. I saw the dining room, exercise room, a little café, and a rec..." More

Atria Daly City

Provides: Independent Living

501 King Drive, Daly City, CA 94015

"Atria Daly City was fine and a good value for the money. The staff was very warm and friendly. They had lots of activities. The location was very convenient. I thought they were doing a fine job,..." More

Webster House

Provides: Independent Living

401 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

"We have lived at Webster House for five years. We are still relatively young and healthy, but we wanted to plan ahead and we wanted to live in downtown Palo Alto. Since we are so close to..." More

Hayward Village Senior Apartments

Provides: Independent Living

22078 Arbor Avenue,, Hayward, CA 94541

"I used to stay at Hayward Village. They don't have much amenities. They had a swimming at the back but it was rarely used. They had a small community room, which was like a library where they held..." More

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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in San Mateo

Review of Sterling Court

Sterling Court was excellent, including the food and the atmosphere. We have friends there we go visit, and they're doing very well. The room that I saw was big enough for my wife and I. We're look... Read more

Carmen
Review of Atria Hillsdale

We do not like Atria Hillsdale at all. Our experience was very poor. We met with the sales director in the office and told them that we're just investigating all the facilities in the area and that... Read more

Julia
Review of Atria Hillsdale

My friend moved into Atria, and I think it's very good. They're under construction right now, but it's fine. She has two rooms, and they help her clean. They also give her medicines. They have a fu... Read more

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