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Assisted living costs in San Mateo average about $5,189 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 81 communities in San Mateo. Our detailed directory has 606 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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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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, 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.
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, 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 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
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.
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...
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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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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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Great place. All staff are very articulate and friendly. One of the best I've ever been to. Talked to residents and they're all very happy and satisfied with the care and food. Staff highly praised by...
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.
We understand the challenges that come with aging and we firmly believe that seeking assistance with activities of daily liviing in one's own home is an essential step in ensuring the safety of yourself or your loved one. At American Heritage, our first priority is meeting the needs of our...
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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.
Burlingame Manor is located in the quiet city of Burlingame, California. Our location has both the look and feel of a private home, making the transition to a residential care facility as seamless as possible. By accepting only 6 residents at any given time, we can provide for every individual...
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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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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.
Great Location and Personalized Service At Palm Assisted Living your loved ones will experience a stay that is truly like being at home. Founded on the principal of heart and home first, we strive to make every aspect of care at the level of excellence you deserve. Our residential setting allows...
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We are very happy with this service. We liked that they were able to send us a someone who is very helpful and caring. The caretaker arrives on time and helps with the needs of my mom. We would recommend...
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.
Advent Residential Home II is located in Millbrae, CA in San Mateo County. This residential care home is set in an area just west of San Francisco Bay. Those who spend time in Millbrae enjoy the beauty that is in the area, and they appreciate all that Bayfront Park has to offer. Advent...
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They loved it there. It is independent living. Each room had it's own little kitchen and a microwave but they ate meals in the dining room. the service was nice and they had a lot of activities going on. It...
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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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, 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.
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: 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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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.
Theresa’s Care Home is a community that encourages independence with our residents throughout their activities of daily living. We nurture an atmosphere which values a lifestyle that foster’s physical, emotional and social enrichment to our residents. We encourage family members to actively...
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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 Villa is located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. We are more than the traditional nursing care facility. Our staff provides loving care to your family member in their later years. Some of the treatments offered are wound care, respite care and rehabilitation services. As the staff has...
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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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So far it's working out pretty well. Everyone is very friendly. They were one of the more reasonably priced places. I would give them a four so far.
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 HillsHeritage Hills is a residential care home located in the serene and picturesque city of Millbrae, in San Mateo County, California. Our beautiful city features the best of California’s natural landscape and mountainous region. We also have fantastic weather all year round, perfect...
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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in San Mateo, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Mateo is $5,189 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portola Valley, CA with an average of $5,003 per month.

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

San Mateo, CA
$5,189/mo

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

San Mateo, CA
$5,189/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,189/mo
$6,576/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,525/mo
Private
$6,833/mo
Studio
$6,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,494/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,937/mo

Senior living costs in San Mateo 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 Mateo, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Mateo, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,189/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,576/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,833/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
San Mateo, CA:$5,189/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Mateo, CA:$6,576/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Mateo, CA:$5,833/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in San Mateo, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in San Mateo 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
San Mateo, CA$8,366/mo$8,727/mo-4.1%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
San Mateo, CA
2024 average cost:$8,366/mo
2023 average cost:$8,727/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
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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 San Mateo, 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 Mateo.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Mateo

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Mateo

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

Aegis of San Francisco in South San Francisco, CA

3.9
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a good place overall. The staff are very nice to work with. The call response times from the time the resident's clicks the call button could be improved upon. The food is enjoyed by my loved one.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and kind staff. Many reviews mention the warm and friendly demeanor of the staff at various communities, such as Oakmont of Redwood City, Sunrise of San Mateo, and Oakmont of Burlingame, creating a welcoming environment for both residents and their families.
Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep, as seen in communities like Burlingame Senior Living, Atria Park of San Mateo, and Atria at Foster Square. Residents and their families appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining both common areas and private s ...
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Friendly and helpful residents. Residents often express appreciation for the camaraderie among their community, as stated in reviews for Atria Park of San Mateo, Oakmont of Burlingame, and Atria at Foster Square. Engaging with neighbors and forming lasting friendships is a cherished aspect of senior living.
Variety of activities and events. A rich offering of activities and events is a common theme in reviews across different communities, such as Sunrise of San Mateo, Atria at Foster Square, and Oakmont of Redwood City. These programs cater to diverse interests and encourage socialization and engagement.
Extensive care support. Reviews frequently mention the comprehensive care support provided in communities, like Oakmont of Redwood City, Atria at Foster Square, and Atria Park of San Mateo. Staff members are attentive to residents' needs and offer help whenever it's required.
Close proximity to family and friends. Many residents and their families appreciate the convenience of living in communities with easy access to their loved ones, as mentioned in reviews for Oakmont of Burlingame, Atria Park of San Mateo, and Burlingame Senior Living.
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San Mateo review score based on 91 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 91 reviews of 62 San Mateo assisted living 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 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 Mateo review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
San Mateo, CA62 facilities
7.4
Foster City, CA68 facilities
8.2
Hillsborough, CA99 facilities

Review subcategories for San Mateo 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 91 reviews of 62 San Mateo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Mateo 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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San Mateo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Mateo assisted living 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 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 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
45.2%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21%
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
61.3%
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.3%
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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 San Mateo 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 Mateo 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
51.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Mateo 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 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
12.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in San Mateo 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 Mateo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Mateo, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Mateo 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 Mateo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Mateo, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
27.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Mateo

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Park of San Mateo, Sunrise of San Mateo and Atria at Foster Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near San Mateo, California. See full list of communities.
There are 81 assisted living facilities near San Mateo, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in San Mateo, California are Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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