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Evergreen Eldercare
4600 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
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Assisted Living Communities in San Carlos, California
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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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Olympic Home
2415 Olympic Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Family 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 ..."
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Marcelo'S Care Home #3
3532 Miller Court, Union City, CA 94550
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Park Boulevard Manor
4135 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
"Park Boulevard Manor, a 39-unit mid-rise senior community, was built in 1969. Park Boulevard is located in the Glenview District of Oakland..."
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1182 E Street, Hayward, CA 94541
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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 MORESt Anne's Home For Elderly
790 Lakebird Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
"St Anne's Home for Elderly is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Lakewood, CA, just next to Lakewood Park. The facility is conne..."
READ MOREOur 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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Jf 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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26798 Contessa Street, Hayward, CA 94545
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READ MOREC & C's Care Home
2700 Oakmont Dr, San Bruno, CA 94066
"Located in San Bruno, California, just minutes from the ocean, C & C's Care Home offers its residents a beautiful setting with year-roun..."
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6437 Daphne Ct, Newark, CA 94560
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READ MORECapra House Care Home
779 Park Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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1615 Dix Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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READ MORESt. Therese Care Home Ii
2640 Mallard Ct, Union City, CA 94587
"St Therese Care Home II is located in Union City, CA, in the San Francisco Bay area. Situated within a serene residential neighborhood, the ..."
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Joyful Chapter
340 Alta Vista Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080
"Joyful Chapter Senior Living is a bright, clean, and cheerful residential Chinese senior care home. Our trained staff speaks Chinese (Canton..."
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Precious Moments Residential Care Home #3 - CLOSED
1708 Hallmark Ln, San Jose, CA 95124
"At Precious Moments Residential Care Home #2, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our quality care and dedi..."
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Precious Moments Residential Care Home #2
1701 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
"At Precious Moments Residential Care Home #2, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our quality care and dedi..."
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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.Â
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
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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.Â
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
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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...
