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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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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...
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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.
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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Joyful Chapter, an assisted living facility for those over the age of 60 located in lovely San Mateo County in Southern San Francisco, CA, we proudly offer independence combined with safety. Our licensed Residential Care Facility provides quality living quarters for a maximum of six residents...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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
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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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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
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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.
Just minutes from downtown San Francisco, this is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable, without traffic or parking hassles. Our scheduled transportation takes you on shopping excursions, and to medical and dental appointments. Enjoy life with friends...
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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 $5,189 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.

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

8.1
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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.
San Mateo, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
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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.
San Mateo, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
61.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.6%
52.4%
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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
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
17.7%
13.7%
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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
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.
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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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