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Skye Care Home Inc.
2987 Postwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95132
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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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Park Plaza Rest Home
4901 Plaza Way, Richmond, CA 94804
"Park Plaza Rest Home is located near the East Richmond Heights area in Richmond, CA. It is about 2 miles from Doctors Medical Center - San P..."
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Raksha 4 Care Home
616 Stannage Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
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READ MORESt. AnneÍs Home for the Aged
300 LAKE STREET, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Our Lady Of Peace
1669 Wolfe Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
"Nestled between the mountains and the sea in San Mateo, CA, Our Lady of Peace provides a tranquil environment for seniors. It's close to the..."
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A & P Care Home for Seniors
32852 Clear Lake Street, Fremont, CA 94536
"A & P Care Home for Seniors is situated in Fremont, California, right next to Harvey Community Park and Alvarado Plaza Shopping Center. ..."
READ MOREJf Health Care Services
1614 Ralene Pl, San Jose, CA 95131
"JF Health Care Services is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Brooktree neighborhood in San Jose, California. The care home is withi..."
READ MOREPalarca-J.J. Oceanside Residential Care Home
1278 La Playa Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
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READ MOREMoraga Retreat Care
715 Moraga Rd, Moraga, CA 94556
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Golden Age of Sweet Road
201 Sweet Road, Alameda, CA 94502
"Golden Age Senior Living provides three categories of services: Assisted Living A solution for seniors who need help with daily activities ..."
READ MORELeslie's Care Home II
3579 Monterey Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94578
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READ MOREGarden Hill Care Home
112 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032
"Mina's Elderly Care Homes Caring, located in Los Gatos, CA, provides hospice care and residential care home services. The community offers b..."
READ MOREA & E Home Care Services
1615 Dix Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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READ MORER & N Middleton Residential Care # 5
2203 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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READ MOREMilbrae Family Care Home
487 Anita Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030
"Millbrae Family Care Home is located in the charming city of Millbrae, CA. A small city with 20,000 residents, Millbrae offers plenty of act..."
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Good Shepherd Vista
5472 Foothill Blvd.., Oakland, CA 94601
"At Good Shepherd Vista, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensur..."
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3555 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Holy Family Home
2420 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
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READ MOREPriscilla's Residential Care Iii
673 N Monroe St, San Jose, CA 95128
"Priscilla's Residential Care III is located in the center of Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA. Local amenities surround the facility, giving s..."
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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...
