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Assisted living costs in Redwood City average about $5,146 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 69 communities in Redwood City. Our detailed directory has 595 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Chartier Home has years of experience. A beautiful newly remodeled residential care facility located in the exclusive Westside area of Redwood City. This intimate retirement home provides all the care and assistance with daily needs and offers its residents all the quality services and amenities...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Vera Manor is a professionally operated and managed assisted living facility that is located in Redwood City, California. Our facility is located in a prime area and close to Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Our 20 years plus experience taking care of the elderly is our guarantee that we provide high...
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This is an excellent facility established by local residents for independent and assisted living and memory care. It's located within easy, safe walking distance of a friendly downtown area, providing a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
San Carlos Elms is a comfortable home setting with the security and benefits of supportive services to each resident. The Elms is conveniently located within easy walking distance of beautiful downtown San Carlos churches, Senior Center and City Library. Fire and Police Departments are within...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Facility is located at Redwood Shores. Very quiet and peaceful area. Parks, grocery stores, lakes, library and Oracle building are walking distance. Shopping Mal is about 10min. drive. Weather is always sunny. Nice to take leisure walk around neighborhood area with pine trees and beautiful...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Red Roses Care Home Red Roses Care Home is a residential care home located in beautiful Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. Our community is located in a charming neighborhood with plenty of parks nearby. We are also conveniently located to shops, restaurants and a top rated hospital....
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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
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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.
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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 am so happy with the care that my mom is getting from this community. The staff are wonderful in everyway. The menu is wonderful and appealing. I like that she is happy with variety. The community is very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Chestnut Manor ... An Independent Style of Living. Chestnut Manor is a 6 bed non-ambulatory board and care home for the elderly.At Chestnut Manor your loved ones will enjoy the experience of feeling independent while also knowing that all their living needs are being attended to. Our...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Orchid Villa is a residential care home for ambulatory and non-ambulatory, dementia and Alzheimer's. We provide 24 hour observation and medical appointment. Homemade three meals and snacks and clean environment. Beautiful setting, garden and large room. Close to hospitals, senior center and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In a residential area, Heritage Place offers a comfortable atmosphere where you or your loved one can relax and receive assistance. Our night staff is awake so that twenty-four hour assistance is available. Our residents do not have to worry about cooking and cleaning. We provide three...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Park Ave Care Home is a continuing care nursing and rehabilitation center located in Arlington, MA. Whether your stay is short or long term, our staff of physicians and nurses is here to provide quality care. We are known for providing personalized and exceptional care. Our assisted living...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The A & E Home Care Services residential home care is located in San Mateo County in the gorgeous area of San Mateo, CA. For the lovers of all things nature, the sprawling community of San Mateo is the perfect fit. There are a number of beachfront areas in the San Mateo area that are...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Petani Haven RCFE is a senior group home located in one of the larger suburban areas of San Mateo, California. Inside San Mateo County, the area is best known for Silicon Valley. Being only twenty five minutes away from the hustle and bustle of down town of San Francisco, the area is a great...
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We chose Friendly Corner Home because we had a really strong connection with Roseana. She just seems to have a real passion for what she does. They truly care about their residents and really treat them more...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Friendly Corner Home is located at 1782 Cottage Grove Ave, San Mateo, California 94401. We take pride in providing excellent care to our senior citizens. Our services support senior care, dementia care and group homes. Our accommodation consists of private bathrooms equipped with wheelchair...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Heritage ShoresHeritage Shores is a residential care home in San Mateo, California, located in San Mateo County. This picture perfect city is in close proximity to the beach and has a skyline that is filled with mountain ranges and blue skies for a truly unforgettable view. Many parks can be...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Pine Shadow Pine Shadow is a residential care home located in the bedroom community of Palo Alto, California in Santa Clara County. Located just 33 miles south of downtown San Francisco and 17 miles northwest of downtown San Jose, the city is filled with many outdoor recreation areas as well as...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Birches is the best (and safest) state-of-the-art six-bed facility in our area, according to such authorities as the head of Emergency Medicine at Redwood City's Kaiser Hospital, State Licensing's Technical Assistance Analyst, and the Palo Alto Fire Department. We are owner-occupied, and...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At Reyna’s Home, we treat you like family. And as family, we are sensitive to the fact that you have specific needs. We meet those needs while still allowing you to live a life of dignity and independence. With our friendly staff and warm demeanor, we strive to make you feel as comfortable and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
San Mateo Convalescent is a small family owned and operated skilled nursing facility that has provided the community with excellent care for over four decades. We have long or short-term care available, as well as Respite Retreats and Rehabilitation stays. We also offer Assisted Care Rates for a...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In a residential area, Heritage Inn offers a comfortable atmosphere where you or your loved one can relax and receive assistance. There is always an alert caregiver, so that twenty-four hour assistance is available. Our residents do not have to worry about cooking and cleaning. We provide...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In a residential area, Heritage Park offers a comfortable atmosphere where you or your loved one can relax and receive assistance. Our residents do not have to worry about cooking and cleaning. We provide three delicious meals and snacks everyday and daily housekeeping. Heritage Park is...

Cost of assisted living in Redwood City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Redwood City is $5,146 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portola Valley, CA with an average of $5,003 per month.

Assisted living costs in Redwood City, CA, vs. nearby cities

Redwood City, CA
$5,146/mo
$5,039/mo

Assisted living costs in Redwood City, CA, vs. state and national averages

Redwood City, CA
$5,146/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Redwood City, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,146/mo
$6,542/mo

Assisted living costs in Redwood City, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,043/mo
Private
$8,000/mo
Studio
$7,159/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,518/mo

Senior living costs in Redwood City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Redwood City, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRedwood City, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,146/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,542/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,821/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Redwood City, CA:$5,146/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Redwood City, CA:$6,542/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Redwood City, CA:$5,821/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Redwood City, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Redwood City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Redwood City, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Redwood City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Redwood City, CA$8,377/mo$8,209/mo+2.0%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Redwood City, CA
2024 average cost:$8,377/mo
2023 average cost:$8,209/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Redwood City, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Redwood City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Redwood City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Redwood City

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

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I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and kind nature of the staff at various communities, such as Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, where the front desk staff and management were praised for their warmth and helpfulness. Residents and their families feel welcomed and supported.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Communities like Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Atria Park of San Mateo maintain clean and attractive spaces both indoors and outdoors, with regularly updated facilities and well-kept grounds. Residents and their families appreciate the attention to cleanliness and upkeep.
Engaging and diverse activities. Activities catering to various interests are frequently mentioned in reviews, with Atria Park of San Mateo offering a range of options like bingo, gin rummy, craft classes, and holiday celebrations. These activities help residents stay engaged and active.
Delicious and diverse meals. Communities such as Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of San Mateo are praised for their high-quality meals and accommodations for different dietary needs. The chefs at these communities design menus to cater to individual preferences and cultural tastes.
Accessible and responsive communication. Communication between residents, families, and community staff is crucial. At Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, the director is often available for discussions and addresses concerns promptly. This open line of communication ensures everyone is informed and involved in their loved one's care.
Customized care plans and attention. Communities like Sunrise of San Mateo and Atria at Foster Square provide individualized care plans tailored to the unique needs of their residents. This personalized approach allows for better care and reassurance, particularly in memory care facilities.
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Redwood City review score based on 95 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 55 Redwood City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Redwood City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Redwood City review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Redwood City, CA55 facilities
7.3
San Carlos, CA68 facilities
7.7
Atherton, CA66 facilities

Review subcategories for Redwood City assisted living

When assisted living 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 95 reviews of 55 Redwood City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Redwood City resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Redwood City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Redwood City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Redwood City 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
47.3%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.7%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.4%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Redwood City assisted living

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 Redwood City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Redwood City assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Redwood City 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
21.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Redwood City assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Redwood City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
21.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Redwood City assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Redwood City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Redwood City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Redwood City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Redwood City protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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