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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Mateo, CA
Memory care in San Mateo offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in San Mateo is about $6,339 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 522 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I liked that this was close to me. I liked that it was a mixed facility with assisted living and memory care combined together. My mother can do activities with higher functioning people. It also had a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Joyful Chapter is working out just fine. My mom enjoys it there and that's what counts. I have no complaints. It has been a good experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Joyful Chapter, an assisted living facility for those over the age of 60 located in lovely San Mateo County in Southern San Francisco, CA, we proudly offer independence combined with safety. Our licensed Residential Care Facility provides quality living quarters for a maximum of six residents...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My father has been living at Westborough for about a month now, and I feel he is enjoying his time there. The staff are very caring people who live up to what they say. This is very important to me, because...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Just minutes from downtown San Francisco, this is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable, without traffic or parking hassles. Our scheduled transportation takes you on shopping excursions, and to medical and dental appointments. Enjoy life with friends...
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Cost of memory care in San Mateo, CA
The average cost of senior living in San Mateo is $6,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South San Francisco, CA with an average of $6,146 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in San Mateo
Recent reviews for memory care in San Mateo
The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA
4.2
Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA
5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
San Mateo review score based on 84 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 31 San Mateo memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The San Mateo review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for San Mateo memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 84 reviews of 31 San Mateo memory care communities. This chart helps you compare San Mateo resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.San Mateo, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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San Mateo memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Mateo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Mateo, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in San Mateo memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in San Mateo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.2%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in San Mateo memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of San Mateo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.1%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.5%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Mateo memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of San Mateo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.6%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in San Mateo memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Mateo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Mateo memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in San Mateo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near San Mateo, California. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near San Mateo, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in San Mateo, California are Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in San Mateo, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in San Mateo, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in San Mateo, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in San Mateo, California ranges from $695 to $19100. The average Memory Care cost in San Mateo, California is $6,339. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in San Mateo, California typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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