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Francis Of Assisi Community
145 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94103
"Francis of Assisi Community was developed in 1979 by Catholic Charities/Catholic Social Services. With the diverse resident population that ..."
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Assisted Living Communities in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, which rests halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, is minutes from a nature preserve to the west and the conveniences of Silicon Valley to the south. The area...
features approximately 497 assisted living providers. Seniors in these facilities pay a midrange price of $6,319 per month, higher than the respective national and state medians of $4,500 and $5,250.
Reviewers rated assisted living communities in San Carlos with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars, based on 2161 reviews reviews available in our guide.
Directory of Assisted Living in San Carlos, CA
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St. AnneÍs Home for the Aged
300 LAKE STREET, San Francisco, CA 94118
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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Precious Care Home
904 87th Street, Daly City, CA 94015
"Welcome to Precious Care Home. Our staff all go through training regarding dementia, hospice and other areas of need that our residents may ..."
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Lakeview Lodge
530 LAKEVIEW WAY, Redwood City, CA 94062
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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Granger Care Home
30751 Granger Avenue, Union City, CA 94587
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREMasonic Home for Adults/
P O Box # 754, Union City, CA 94587
"Located 40 miles east of San Francisco, atop 267 acres of scenic property, the Masonic Home at Union City offers panoramic views and a moder..."
READ MOREWholesome Living Care Home
8206 Rhoda Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREHouse Of Ruth Elderly Care Home
27472 Calaroga Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREFarol'S Manor #2
2242 48Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREBlessed Be Care Home
31346 Santa Elena Way, Union City, CA 94587
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREJoy's Care Home
2420 Columbine Ct, Hayward, CA 94545
"Joy's Care Home is conveniently located near community parks and medical centers minutes away from the San Francisco Bay in Hayward, CA. Wit..."
READ MORESantiago Home Care In Oakland
1272 - 75Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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79 Heath Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
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READ MORESocial Vocational Services - Rocca Home
570 Rocca, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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RN Loving Care Home
1229 Lawrence Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
"RN Loving Care Home provides exceptional physical care, and goes far beyond this with an emphasis on building a trusted and compassionate re..."
READ MOREDamenik'S Home
331 30Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
"Damenik's Home is a senior living community situated in San Francisco, CA. It offers a variety of care options, including assisted living, h..."
READ MOREPeco Care Home
34914 Peco Street, Union City, CA 94587
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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1265 Socorro Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREMarcelo'S Care Home
31310 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587
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Kimberly's Elder Kare Kottage
2770 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95128
"All About Seniors and Kimberly's Elder Kare offer personalized, quality assisted living in San Jose, California. We take pride in keeping ou..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living costs in San Carlos stand significantly above the California midrange price of $5,250 and the U.S. benchmark of $4,500. Moreover, city rates exceed Vallejo's cost of $4,950 by a notable $1,369 and are slightly higher than San Jose's monthly expense of $6,000. Farther north, Sacramento offers more affordable options at $5,225, lower than San Carlos. In contrast, Santa Rosa, at $7,048, presents a more expensive alternative, topping San Carlos' rates by $729.
San Carlos
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Vallejo
$4,950
Sacramento
$5,225
San Jose
$6,000
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Paying for Assisted Living in San Carlos
In San Carlos, residential care communities charge a median fee of $6,319 per month for assisted living services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Carlos
Senior citizens in California, as well as those with a qualifying disability, may be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which is a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver that was created by legislation that directed the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Los Gatos residents may find this especially helpful to afford senior care.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
In San Carlos, the median cost of assisted living sits at $6,319 per month; this type of care encourages an independent lifestyle while offering assistance as needed. In-home care, which provides basic support within the individual’s residence, costs $545 more. Home health care, priced higher at $7,150, offers additional medical services. Adult day care centers, which are only open during certain hours, are a more affordable option at $1,950, given their limited availability. Costs are much higher in nursing homes, which provide 24/7 medical supervision, at $11,566 for a semi-private room, making this option $5,247 more expensive than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for San Carlos was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in San Carlos
San Carlos and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in San Carlos, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Carlos
San Carlos Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Carol
4.0
Review of San Carlos Elms
My husband and I heard about San Carlos Elms from a friend, and we went to look at the place. It was really nice and it would suit our needs. It was very warm, compact, and the people were very...
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Shirley
5.0
Review of San Carlos Elms
My mother was a resident of The Elms for over four years before she passed away at the age of 90 this past holiday season. My brother and I couldn't have chosen a better place for Mom. The staff is...
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Judy
4.0
Review of San Carlos Elms
San Carlos Elms is very good and has different levels of care. They have a nice dining room with good food service that's accommodating to his age group. There are a lot of activities that people...
