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Residential care homes in San Mateo often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in San Mateo is $6,348 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 870 care homes in San Mateo and read 1166 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, Fremont and Hayward.

Residential Care Home Facilities near San Mateo, CA

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Very caring and capable staff and owners. We feel extremely pleased, secure and comfortable with the services provided.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Our main goal is to provide the utmost compassion and care. We also intend to utilize and promote the Community Resources in the area for our Residents. Bets Care Home also provides a beautiful contemporary sunny spacious environment indoor and outdoors. Most importantly, we are currently...
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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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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.
Cindy’s Care Home, is a senior community center located in the leafy suburbs of Hercules, California in Contra Costa County. The scenery around this residential care home is awesome. The area has a calming breeze that is great for relaxation. The trees provide a pleasant shadowed area for seniors...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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.
GLCS CARE HOME III is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly. We provide services to individuals sixty years and older and in some cases adults under 60 whose needs may be compatible with the elderly. We have been operating since 1989 and is providing services to about...
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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 Bethany Home because of the location of the facility. They have been good with communication with everything that has been going on. Overall it has been a good experience I would recommend them.
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.
Bethany Home is a residential care home located in the spectacularly beautiful city of Concord, in Contra Costa County, California. Our wonderful home has a scenic natural landscape for our residents to enjoy, not to mention warm weather and sunny skies all year round. Perfect for those who enjoy...
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The care here is excellent. The staff is very friendly and attentive to the residents. They are compassionate. The facility itself seems to be well run and they keep the place clean and orderly. This seems...
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 Home Senior Residence Welcome Home Senior Residence is a residential care home located in the fast expanding town of Concord, CA in Contra Costa County. Our upscale community is situated in a luxury manor, overlooking stunning hills. Concord is a peaceful and tranquil place to live and a...
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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.
California Sunshine RCFE California Sunshine RCFE is a senior residential care home located in the large city of Concord, CA and is the largest city in Contra Costa County. The city is located nearby Suisun Bay waterway, with many little islands to visit. California Sunshine RCFE is nearby the...
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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 Paradise Villa Senior Care! We are an assisted living care home new to the Concord/Walnut Creek area Our staff members include a RN and CNAs with over 35 years combined experience in senior care. Paradise Villa provides excellent care and service in a clean and safe environment for...
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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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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.
ABOUT SUNRISE PRIVATE CARE Sunrise Private Care is a family-run elderly home with more than 15 years experience. We know how difficult it is to choose the right home, and that's why we do all we can to make each resident feel as secure and loved as possible. Sunrise consists of several...
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It's a small environment, very good resident to staff ratio. The food is great. The owner is very dedicated Because it's a small place there aren't many people to socialize with. It's hard to create lots of...
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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.
Glen Manor Residential Home is a senior care home in San Jose, CA in Santa Clara County. With a low profile cityscape, 300 days of sunshine, moderate temperatures and mountainous views, San Jose has a lot to offer. Our seniors enjoy a stroll through the Chinese Cultural Garden with quiet ponds...
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After extensive research, we chose Sun Valley Residential Care Home for my mom several years ago. They did as their name implies; they gave her the care she needed and a safe place she could call...
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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.
Sun Valley Residential Care facility is a hallmark of senior services in the San Francisco area and the Sierra Mountain foothills. Old world pace and care has been preserved in this exemplary complex for the benefit of all residents and their families. The primary function and purpose of this...
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I like the small care facility. My husband gets along better with fewer people. The meals that I have seen are great and he is eating much better. The staff and care seem very good. The only problem has...
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.
BonHomie Group is a family-owned business that has been operating for 30 years, with 8 care homes in San Jose and Saratoga. All of the care homes have Administrators who are certified by Community Care Licensing; have taken extensive continuing education classes and passed the government test...
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Eastridge Residential Care Home has been excellent. All of the staff there is extremely friendly and helpful. We just transferred my father to hospice care and they were incredibly helpful throughout the...
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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.
Eastridge Residential Care Home, a beautiful senior care facility located in San Jose California is a great place to live and rest. This active community is nestled in a very quiet neighborhood, adding peace of mind to its residents. Being a smaller assisted living facility gives staff a chance...
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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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I have no comments at this time. We hope that our family will not have to use a home care facility. It is certainly not a pleasant experience for anyone. I know that we do not have a choose but to care for...
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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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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.
ValleyCrest Home  is a residential care facility for elderly men and women committed to provide the highest level of quality care with compassion. Our home is  distinguished by it’s charming and graceful surroundings as well as the homey environment where residents will enjoy the...
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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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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.
Schon Home Schon Home is a senior care home in San Rafael, California, located in Marin County. San Rafael is the perfect destination for those who enjoy being in the great outdoors. Miles of marshland, forests, and creeks can be explored in this charming city. However, if spending time in the...
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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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LOVE Bethany Home, sadly my mother passed away but it was a wonderful comfort knowing she was so well cared for and truly loved at Bethany Home. I would HIGHLY recommend Bethany Home to anyone.
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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.
About Bethany Home Bethany Home is a family-run elderly home with more than 15 years experience. We know how difficult it is to choose the right home, and that's why we do all we can to make each resident feel as secure and loved as possible. Bethany Home consists of several residential...
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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.
JNJJ Care Home I is a residential care home in San Jose, California, located in Santa Clara County. The bustling, dynamic city of San Jose has hundreds of outdoor activities to enjoy on their lush green grass, clean lakes, and summer-like weather every day of the year. Golfing, hiking, sailing,...
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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 the El Cerrito Care Home, our goal is to ensure the safety, satisfaction, and comfort of your loved one in making the transition from their home to our facility. that is why we strongly believe in our motto, "your home away from home."

Cost of care homes in San Mateo, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Mateo is $6,348 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Francisco, CA with an average of $3,448 per month.

Residential care home costs in San Mateo, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Mateo, CA
$6,348/mo
U.S. national average
$5,079/mo

Residential care home costs in San Mateo, CA, vs. other senior living options

$8,617/mo
Residential Care Home
$6,348/mo

Residential care home costs in San Mateo, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,323/mo
Private
$6,708/mo

Senior living costs in San Mateo vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 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.
Residential Care Home$6,348/mo$5,350/mo$5,079/mo
Assisted Living$7,650/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,617/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,117/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Residential Care Home
San Mateo, CA:$6,348/mo
California:$5,350/mo
U.S.:$5,079/mo
Assisted Living
San Mateo, CA:$7,650/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
San Mateo, CA:$8,617/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
San Mateo, CA:$5,117/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Residential care home costs in San Mateo, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home 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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Residential care home cost trends in San Mateo, CA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home 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 average 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$5,120/mo$4,984/mo+2.7%
California$4,771/mo$4,613/mo+3.4%
National$4,801/mo$4,687/mo+2.4%
San Mateo, CA
2024 average cost:$5,120/mo
2023 average cost:$4,984/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
California
2024 average cost:$4,771/mo
2023 average cost:$4,613/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,801/mo
2023 average cost:$4,687/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in San Mateo

Recent reviews for residential care home in San Mateo

Karo Mina Care Home in San Ramon, CA

5.0
Mom is still there and we are very happy.Has a very homey feel and is in a home. We didn't want a large place. They only can have about 5 in residence and they are normally women.

Palm Garden Home Care in Danville, CA

5.0
The owner and all caretakers are very efficient, caring and loving to all of their patients.

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.

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Blue Horizon Living LLC, Zannat Boarding Care, Inc and A Home of Our Own are the top-rated residential care home facilities near San Mateo, California. See full list of communities.
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