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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 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 2137 reviews reviews available in our guide.
Directory of Assisted Living in San Carlos, CA
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Leslie's Care Home II
3579 Monterey Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94578
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREEnchanted Garden For Seniors
188 Starlite Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
"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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Golden Age of Channing - CLOSED
218 Channing Way, Alameda, CA 94502
"Golden Age Senior Living provides three categories of services: Assisted Living A solution for seniors who need help with daily activities ..."
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Sunset Care Home 2
1367 39Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Holland House
2634 Holland Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
"Welcome to Holland House. Our staff all go through training regarding dementia, hospice and other areas of need that our residents may encou..."
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Gonzales Home I
2237 Noriega Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
"We are operating a 6-bed facility for ambulatory and non-ambulatory clients. We only accept private clients. We have 2 private rooms and 2 s..."
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Golden Age of Nottingham
117 Nottingham Drive, Alameda, CA 94502
"Golden Age Senior Living provides three categories of services: Assisted Living A solution for seniors who need help with daily activities ..."
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Casa Pastel Care Home
13348 Pastel Lane, Mountain View, CA 94040
"Casa Alice Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Casa Alice Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighb..."
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Paradise Care Home
1615 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
"Paradise Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Paradise Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborho..."
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Access Care Center
2511 Catalpa Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
"Our warm and welcoming senior Board and Care can help provide families with immediate relief to ensure that your loved ones are properly car..."
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Lincoln & Pine Care Home
1710 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
"At BonHomie, our rent is typically lower than large assisted living facilities for the same amount of service without sacrificing the level ..."
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BonHomie in Saratoga
12620 Quito Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
"At BonHomie, our rent is typically lower than large assisted living facilities for the same amount of service without sacrificing the level ..."
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Cedar Home At Niles Grove
35525 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
"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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Golden Shore Care Home
3800 Rhoda Drive, San Jose, CA 95117
"Golden Shore Care Home is a fresh alternative to a skilled nursing facility that provides specialized residential care to frail and elderly ..."
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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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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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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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1182 E Street, Hayward, CA 94541
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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...
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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.
