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Home At Crestmoor
2600 Plymouth Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
"Nestled in a residential section of San Bruno, Home at Crestmoor is just minutes away from the beautiful Pacific coastline. The facility is ..."
READ MOREAssisted 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 500 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 2138 reviews reviews available in our guide.
Directory of Assisted Living in San Carlos, CA
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Coterie Santa Clara
2350 Calle De Luna, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, Santa Clara, CA 95054
"Coterie offers a sophisticated approach to senior living. We invite you to explore our spacious private residences, exquisitely designed ame..."
READ MOREAurora'S Residential Care Home
1827 Silliman Street, San Francisco, CA 94134
"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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Magnolia Garden Senior Care Llc
64 Cronin Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051
"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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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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Sunny Days Care
3133 Kittery Ave, San Ramon, CA 94583
"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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Sheiferd Residential Care For The Elderly
343 Westchester Street, Hayward, CA 94544
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREValdez Plaza
280 28th St, Oakland, CA 94611
"Valdez Plaza is a 150-unit affordable senior community development built in 1981. Valdez was originally financed through the U.S. Departmen..."
READ MORECLOSED - Amor Residential Care Home
32 NORTH 21ST STREET, San Jose, CA 95116
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORECoastal Home For The Elderly
159 Clarendon Rd, Pacifica, CA 94044
"Coastal Home for the Elderly is located in Pacifica, a city in California on the Pacific coast. Seniors can enjoy scenic outdoor views at po..."
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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 MORELakeview 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..."
READ MOREPelican Care Home
2824 Pelican Dr., 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 MOREGranger Care Home
30751 Granger Avenue, Union City, CA 94587
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Elder Ashram
3121 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
"Honoring elders as wisdom keepers and social contributors sets the stage to look at elders in terms of all they offer to those younger in ye..."
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..."
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2415 Olympic Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREFamily Circle Care Home
194 Canterbury Ave, Daly City, CA 94015
"Family Circle Care Home is situated near King Plaza in Daly City, CA. Seniors can enjoy living close to the beautiful Milagra Ridge and the ..."
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 MOREReviews 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...
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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.
