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10 Best Nursing Homes in San Mateo County, CA

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San Mateo County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 38 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in San Mateo County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in San Mateo County is about $6,403, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 380 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near San Mateo County, CA

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Photo of Channing House
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Provides: Assisted 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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in San Mateo County, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Mateo County is $6,403 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colma, CA with an average of $6,250 per month.

Nursing homes costs in San Mateo County, CA, vs. nearby counties

San Mateo County, CA
$6,403/mo
$6,493/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Mateo County, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Mateo County, CA
$6,403/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Mateo County, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,422/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,403/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Mateo County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,351/mo
Studio
$7,716/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,947/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,231/mo

Senior living costs in San Mateo County 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 County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Mateo County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,403/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,065/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,422/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,673/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
San Mateo County, CA:$6,403/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
San Mateo County, CA:$5,065/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Mateo County, CA:$6,422/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Mateo County, CA:$5,673/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in San Mateo County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in San Mateo County 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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Nursing homes cost trends in San Mateo County, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in San Mateo County 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 County, CA$8,726/mo$9,109/mo-4.2%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
San Mateo County, CA
2024 average cost:$8,726/mo
2023 average cost:$9,109/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 nursing homes in San Mateo County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in San Mateo County

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

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

Merrill Gardens at Campbell

4.6
When it comes to the activities - my understanding is that they do not have an activities director, and it shows. For over two months now. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families and we actual have a friend moving their loved one into ...
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San Mateo County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Mateo County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Mateo County, 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 County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in San Mateo County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Mateo County, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Mateo County nursing homes

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 County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Mateo County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Mateo County nursing homes

Nursing homes 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Mateo County, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in San Mateo County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Mateo County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Mateo County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Mateo County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in San Mateo County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Mateo County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Park of San Mateo, Ivy Park at Belmont and Sunrise of San Mateo are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near San Mateo County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 38 nursing homes facilities near San Mateo County, California. See the full list.
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