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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Mateo, CA
Assisted living costs in San Mateo average about $5,088 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 80 communities in San Mateo. Our detailed directory has 556 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: Memory Care
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.
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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My mother has dementia and had been in another care home prior to Cristina's. I was immediately impressed with the friendliness of the staff and their inclusive spirit. They are super organized and always...
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.
Cristina's Care Home is an assisted living and memory care community located in San Bruno, California. San Bruno is a beautiful city in San Mateo County and is known for its rich history, comfortable climate and beautiful parks. The San Bruno city park is a municipal that offers shaded walkways...
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.
Cristina's Care Home is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in the city of San Bruno, California in the county of San Mateo. Seniors at Cristina's Care Home enjoy days spent lounging on the beach or swimming in the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean at the nearby Sharp Park Beach, which 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.
The Bougainvilleas Care Home I is an assisted living facility located in San Francisco, CA. It is in the southern part of San Francisco. We are known for the activities we put on at our facility. We encourage all residents to participate in activities for they are great for exercise and constant...
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Joyful Chapter is working out just fine. My mom enjoys it there and that's what counts. I have no complaints. It has been a good experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
At Joyful Chapter, an assisted living facility for those over the age of 60 located in lovely San Mateo County in Southern San Francisco, CA, we proudly offer independence combined with safety. Our licensed Residential Care Facility provides quality living quarters for a maximum of six residents...
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.
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 Araville Residential Care Home III is a senior care home located in the vibrant South San Francisco, California, which is within San Mateo County. The scenic area is surrounded by the beautiful San Francisco Bay. The charming bay area is known for the mild winter months and the cool dry...
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.
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They are taking very good care of my mother at Nobis Care Home. She is settled in and very happy there. They pay really good attention to detail. The people are great and the facility itself is very nice....
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.
Here at Nobis Care Homes in San Francisco California, we have one core belief. We believe that our elderly residents lives continue to have promise for and connection to the future. We know that you as the family members who have placed your loved ones with us have great trust in us, and we don't...
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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.
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My father has been living at Westborough for about a month now, and I feel he is enjoying his time there. The staff are very caring people who live up to what they say. This is very important to me, because...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Just minutes from downtown San Francisco, this is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable, without traffic or parking hassles. Our scheduled transportation takes you on shopping excursions, and to medical and dental appointments. Enjoy life with friends...
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.
Cost of assisted living in San Mateo, CA
The average cost of senior living in San Mateo is $5,088 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portola Valley, CA with an average of $4,875 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Mateo, CA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Mateo, CA
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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.
Ivy Park at Palo Alto
5.0
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all ...
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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
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 Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame, 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 ...
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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 Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame.
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San Mateo review score based on 86 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 86 reviews of 63 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
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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 86 reviews of 63 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.San Mateo, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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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
44.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.5%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.2%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.6%
53%
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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.
San Mateo, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.2%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
13.6%
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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.
San Mateo, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
14.3%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.6%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
19%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.9%
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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
22.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
12.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
45.4%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in San Mateo protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near San Mateo, California. See full list of communities.
There are 80 assisted living facilities near San Mateo, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in San Mateo, California are Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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