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10 Best Nursing Homes in San Mateo, CA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a San Mateo nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in San Mateo, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in San Mateo or another care type is right for you. Browse 49 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in San Mateo.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sequoyah Heights, Grass Valley and Dogtown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as West Oakland, Moraga and Emeryville.
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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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...
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.
Burlingame Hacienda The Burlingame Hacienda Retirement Community is an assisted living that can be found in the Burlingame, California, where they will be surrounded by a tranquil, serene environment. It is located near San Francisco and will be within walking distance to the beach. Your loved...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cost of nursing homes in San Mateo, CA
The average cost of senior living in San Mateo is $6,274 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Francisco, CA with an average of $5,878 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in San Mateo
Recent reviews for nursing homes in San Mateo
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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Atria at Foster Square in Foster City, CA
3.6
I moved in last year and I am really happy with the community. I love the exercise classes and gym. Staff is very friendly and kind!
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
San Mateo nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Mateo nursing homes 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Mateo, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.3%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.4%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in San Mateo 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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Mateo, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.9%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Mateo 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 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
18.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in San Mateo 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Mateo, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Mateo 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Mateo, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale North Fremont, Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Sunrise of San Mateo are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near San Mateo, California. See full list of communities.
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