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Assisted living costs in San Carlos average about $5,123 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 68 communities in San Carlos. Our detailed directory has 600 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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The welcome staff is amazing! They make you feel like your loved one is on the right place. The continually reach out to me and call me with any updates going on with my dad. I've even had to ask them to...
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.
About Sunrise of SunnyvaleCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in beautiful Sunnyvale, CANear El Camino HospitalRooftop garden with stunning views of the surrounding regionConvenient access via Highways 85, 101, 880 and 280Minutes from Sunnyvale Town Center, featuring Macy's...
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They get a 5 for the stage of life my Mom was in, Atria was a very caring place for her. I would definitely recommend Atria to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
For more than 20 years, Atria has served the families of San Mateo. The community will seek LEED® certification for sustainable design, construction and operation.In addition to discreet assistance with daily tasks like bathing and getting dressed, Atria Park of San Mateo has a licensed nurse...
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Overall the activities are good. The caregivers here are excellent. The food is absolutely terrible. I have a lovely room. I found this community because it was in my personal neighborhood, a few block away.
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.
Ivy Park at Belmont is a quaint senior living community tucked away in the serene community of Belmont, California. Ivy Park is perfectly nestled between the vibrant cities of San Francisco and San Jose and residents can experience a tranquil tight-knit community while still enjoying convenient...
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What we like the most about the community is their caring and compassionate staff. Team spirit all the way around. Clean and well maintained facility. I lost both my parents this year and their final stay...
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.
About Sunrise of San MateoSunrise of San Mateo offers a homelike and nurturing setting with personal services and engaging activities for seniors of all life stages. Located just minutes away from downtown San Mateo, California, our residents may enjoy a variety of fine dining, shopping and...
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Atria is great for residents that are social, can participate in the outings and activities and want to eat in the dining room. I would recommend if they will utilize the activities and dining room. But if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Atria at Foster Square residents enjoy contemporary, upscale surroundings in the heart of Foster Square, a new residential and retail neighborhood in Foster City just south of San Francisco. The community’s central location puts older people within easy walking distance of boutiques, cafés and...
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The community is staffed by a very friendly team who are warm and welcoming to both residents and visitors. The facility is clean, well maintained, and feels like a hotel to my mother-in-law, who lives there
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Oakmont of Burlingame is a lovely retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all within walking distance. Oakmont provides residents and their...
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I am always amazed and extremely pleased at how caring the staff is with all of the memory care residents. The facilities are always well maintained and kept clean. The meals are tasty and sufficient, Our...
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.
Oakmont of Redwood City is a lovely retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all within walking distance. Friends and neighbors appreciate...
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Mom is happy there. It's been over a year and she is finally making some friends and participating in a few activities. Brookdale gets feedback from the residents on food they want or like. They keep...
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.
Make the Most of Your Golden YearsOur warm and welcoming independent and assisted living community is nestled in one of the most scenic areas of the San Francisco Bay. With a convenient location between Palo Alto and San Mateo, you can embrace all the natural beauty and wonder California has to...
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Staff and management were exceptionally helpful to the point that I was suspicious but they are the real deal. The driver [name removed] is amazing and so caring. The chef listens to suggestions.
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.
At Cogir of Belmont, seniors can enjoy assisted living with a personalized touch and access to all the San Francisco Bay Area has in store.Here, residents have around-the-clock access to individualized care from compassionate staff based on their needs through services such as scheduled...
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Staff is great. All very very friendly. Two of the nurses are so sweet too. The receptionist(s) are always so helpful. Facilities: we (his family) really like it here. Vey clean, modern and easy to park....
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.
Burlingame Senior LivingWithin the City of Trees on the San Francisco Peninsula, Burlingame Senior Living offers a progressive senior living community for active adults seeking independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community boasts a mid-century modern exterior with...
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This place has been wonderful, for the most part, with my loved one. They are caring and keep me informed. They are quick to respond to changes or needs that may arise. They try to accommodate special needs...
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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Silverado is a beautiful home. It is always clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and attentive to the residents. The activities are fun and the residents really seem to enjoy them. The level of...
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.
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
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Dad is doing very well here. He is not doing as much as I would like to see him do but the staff is always encouraging him to do things but that is not really his personality which is fine. The food is good...
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.
One of the Peninsulas most centrally located communities, just steps from a Cal Train station, El Camino Real, HWY 101, Downtown Belmont and minutes up Ralston Avenue to 280; Voralto Living at Belmont is a convenient location for those seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living or families...
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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.
Connections: Early- to Mid-Stage Memory Care• Care coordination by a full-time registerednurse (RN)• Licensed practical nurse (LPN) on-site 24/7• Primary care partner to ensure personalizedattention to daily needs and preferences• Geriatric psychiatrist, psychologist and otherphysician services...
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I would tell others looking into Palm Villas that it is a very nice, very clean facility. The main reason we chose Palm Villas was because during our tour, clients were there and they highly recommended...
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.
Palm Villas in beautiful Fremont California offers a clean atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. The surrounding area is serene and pleasant and outdoor areas are tastefully furnished and landscaped for many enjoyable afternoons. Fremont California also offers pleasant weather year...
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Meadow Gardens has had several management changes in the 2+ years my conservator has been there. The current management is great. The staff has been caring throughout the stay. A good location, with sunny...
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.
Welcome to Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park Memory Care community! We are a cozy, one story community nestled in a residential neighborhood. This charming community offers Memory Care services to our residents who have dementia/Alzheimer's. We have capacity for 43.Our residents enjoy a large, secure...
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The facility provided her a hospital bed until I was able to get one; very reasonable and kind management. The staff members were extremely helpful and caring. Keep in mind, my mom was placed in care during...
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.
We are family owned and managed offering care home accommodations in the San Francisco peninsula area for seniors in need of living assistance. In specific homes we have the ability to care for seniors with special needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's, immobility, incontinence and other special...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley California, Vi at Palo Alto is a Life Plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), situated on 23 lush acres of Stanford Property. Our assisted and independent living community offers a wide array of amenities and benefits to...
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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.
Our Burlingame, CA memory care community features exceptional memory care at affordable rates. Our community is located in the heart of Burlingame in the same neighborhood as Mills-Peninsula Hospital just outside of San Mateo. What is unique in our memory care community is the care given to the...
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The food is very bland, however the atmosphere was very pleasant with spaces to meet visitors in the back garden and the balcony garden of the locked ward. The outings were looked forward to. The staff were...
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.
Ivy Park at Palo Alto is an assisted living and memory care community set on a beautiful piece of property easily accessible from Interstate 280. The location boasts lovely walking paths and gardens near many regional nature trails and parks. It’s only a short distance from many popular...
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I first found out about Mills Estate and Burlingame Villas years ago when I wrote an article for a newspaper I used to work at. When my mother needed care, I have placed her in Mills Estate Villa for...
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.
Our fully licensed assisted living facility in San Mateo county, Mills Estate Villa, provides housing along with just the right balance of supportive services and health-related care. Our assisted living facility is located in Burlingame just outside of San Mateo, is easily accessible from...
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We have been very happy with our experience at The Trousdale. The managing director here is really, really good. The staff members here are all very dedicated to their residents, they do have some turnover...
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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My loved one is currently a resident at Palo Alto Commons and everything about her experience at this facility has been great so far. Things seem to be working out well for her. The move in process went...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Palo Alto Commons is family owned and has been operating since 1990. Providing premier assisted living, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and exclusive, specialized higher levels of care in a lovely, residential setting. A month to month rental structure allows for flexibility and peace of mind. Our...
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It's extremely clean! And the staff is very professional while also being genuinely caring and empathetic. They're easy to get a hold of and very communicative The home itself is very comfortable and has a...
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.
You or your loved one can prevent most problems that come with old age through assisted living centers like Therese Care Home. This home care facility is located on a large lot in Union City, CA. It is surrounded by oak trees that are centuries old and many beautiful views of the nature. Therese...
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It's a great location, everyone is very friendly, and the food is pretty good.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in San Carlos, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Carlos is $5,123 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Half Moon Bay, CA with an average of $5,014 per month.

Assisted living costs in San Carlos, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Carlos, CA
$5,123/mo
$5,198/mo

Assisted living costs in San Carlos, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Carlos, CA
$5,123/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in San Carlos, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,123/mo
$6,480/mo

Assisted living costs in San Carlos, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,662/mo
Private
$6,833/mo
Studio
$7,343/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,878/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,937/mo

Senior living costs in San Carlos 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: San Carlos, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Carlos, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,123/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,480/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,724/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
San Carlos, CA:$5,123/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Carlos, CA:$6,480/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Carlos, CA:$5,724/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in San Carlos, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in San Carlos 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 San Carlos, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in San Carlos 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
San Carlos, CA$8,565/mo$8,830/mo-3.0%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
San Carlos, CA
2024 average cost:$8,565/mo
2023 average cost:$8,830/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
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2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Carlos

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Carlos

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

5.0
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

Friendly and attentive staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at various communities. For example, at Oakmont of Redwood City, the staff greets residents and their families with a smile, while at Atria Park of San Mateo, they offer assistance and encourage residents to engage in ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Many residents praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, such as at Sunrise of San Mateo, where the facilities are modern and well-lit, and at Oakmont of Burlingame, where the apartment is attractive and has a homey feel. At Burlingame Senior Living, the cleanliness is a prio ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents enjoy the diverse activities offered at their communities, like at Oakmont of Redwood City, where there are numerous activities to encourage socialization. At Sunrise of Sunnyvale, they offer activities for all health and age ranges, and at Atria at Foster Square, there are regul ...
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Comfortable living spaces. Seniors appreciate the comfort and privacy of their living spaces, such as at Atria Park of San Mateo, where the rooms are clean and spacious, and at Atria at Foster Square, where the apartments are modern and roomy. At Sunrise of Sunnyvale, residents enjoy the homey atmosphere and feel, w ...
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Customized care plans. Several communities, like Atria at Foster Square, offer customized care plans to accommodate residents' unique needs. At Atria at Foster Square, the staff adapts to the level of care required, and at Burlingame Senior Living, they provide help when needed while respecting residents' indepe ...
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Supportive community environment. Many reviews mention the sense of community and support at their loved ones' residences. At Sunrise of Sunnyvale, residents and staff form strong bonds, and at Oakmont of Redwood City, residents make many friends. At Atria at Foster Square, residents enjoy a lively and active community atm ...
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San Carlos review score based on 94 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 94 reviews of 56 San Carlos assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Carlos 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

San Carlos review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
San Carlos, CA56 facilities
7.4
Belmont, CA69 facilities
7.4
Redwood City, CA69 facilities

Review subcategories for San Carlos 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 94 reviews of 56 San Carlos assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Carlos 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.
San Carlos, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

San Carlos assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Carlos assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Carlos, 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 Carlos 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 San Carlos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Carlos, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Carlos 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 San Carlos Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Carlos, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Carlos 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 San Carlos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Carlos, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in San Carlos 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 San Carlos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Carlos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
23.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Carlos 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 San Carlos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Carlos, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Carlos

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 San Carlos protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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