Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in San Mateo County, CA below include 429 Assisted Living facilities with 1847 reviews....
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809 Alice Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
2.0
(2 reviews)
"Dad was at Casa Alice Care Home for about 6 weeks. He would go to bed at 9 o’clock, get up at 11 o’clock, and stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning. He was having several incontinence issues, and he was not responding well to the staff. I think part of..."
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389 Juana Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
2.0
(2 reviews)
"Heritage Haven wasn't old, but the residents were older than I expected. It's kind of dark and gloomy, there was no energy, it doesn't sound good, and feel good. It wasn't a fit for me at all...."
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2829 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
1.5
(7 reviews)
"Elmwood Care Center ignored my mom and tried to tell her she was drinking too much water and she couldn’t have more food. She felt really neglected over there. They never even offered to give her a bath. The cleanliness was good. The food, she said, ..."
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1155 S. Mary, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
1.0
(1 reviews)
"A couple of people said hello at Rose Guest Home, but the home was dirty. They had a backyard, but there was nobody out there...."
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4422 Ohio Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was at G G's Residential Care Home. I got her away from there because they had one person taking care of 11 clients. They had this cook who did everything. There are too many people in there, and the people need attention and one girl canno..."
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36614 Flintwood Dr, Newark, CA 94560
"Flintwood Care Home is situated in Newark, CA, close to the intersection of Nimitz Freeway and Thornton Avenue. Residents in the community h..."
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2203 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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READ MORE5652 Butano Park Drive, Fremont, CA 94538
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READ MORE3279 Langhorn Drive, Fremont, CA 94555
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READ MORE801 - 38Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
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READ MORE757 - 44Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
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READ MORE26798 Contessa Street, Hayward, CA 94545
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READ MORE816 Tamarack Lane, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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READ MORE35525 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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READ MORE17031 Ragland St., Hayward, CA 94541
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READ MORE4617 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538
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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 MORE999 Torrano Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542
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READ MORE36 Cottage Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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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 MOREThe Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey discloses that the average assisted living facility in the United States charges $4,300 per month for services. In California, care costs tend to be higher, with average assisted living fees coming in at $5,000. Cost data isn’t available for San Mateo County, but because of its proximity to San Francisco, this city is used for the following cost comparison. Here, assisted living fees exceed state and national averages at $6,100 per month. Â
At $6,100 per month, the San Mateo County region is among the most expensive in the state for assisted living. Only a handful of cities have higher monthly care costs, including Santa Cruz, where facilities charge approximately $6,800 per month, and Salinas, where monthly fees are the highest in the state at $7,100. Seniors seeking more affordable care options may find lower rates in Santa Maria, where fees are consistent with the statewide average at $5,000, or in San Diego, where they’re closer to the national median at $4,525. In Merced, rates are low at $3,750, and in Bakersfield, care costs are the lowest in the state at $3,613. Â
San Mateo County/San Francisco Area
$6,100
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Santa Cruz Area
$6,800
Salinas
$7,100
Santa Maria Area
$5,000
San Diego Area
$4,525
Merced
$3,750
Bakersfield
$3,613
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers financial assistance to help impoverished seniors cover the cost of assisted living. Those who are eligible may be able to take part in the state’s Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Adult Services | (800) 675-8437 | Aging and Adult Services is one of California’s 33 Area Agencies on Aging, which are nonprofit organizations that advocate on behalf of aging issues in the state. Through their local AAA, San Mateo County seniors obtain a broad range of services, including information and referrals for community-based services, legal assistance and transportation services. The agency is also a HICAP location with advisors who can answer questions and provide guidance with issues related to Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance. |
| Well Connected | (877) 797-7299 | Well Connected is a service of Covia, a local nonprofit public benefit organization. This virtual community features free programming that addresses a broad range of interests, including line dancing, art classes, knit and crochet circles, health and wellness and current events. Participants also find groups where they can share stories about their pets, travels or work history. Services are available in English and Spanish. |
| Veterans Service Office | (650) 802-6598 | The county’s VSO serves veterans and families in the region through a wide range of programs, including those that may help cover health and assisted living expenses. The office can help qualifying veterans and their families apply for service-related disability compensation, non-service-connected pension claims, federal and state veterans’ benefits, and the Aid and Attendance benefit. The office also provides information and referrals for discharge upgrading and community-based agencies. |
| Senior Center | (650) 522-7490 | The senior center in the City of San Mateo is one of several in the county. This center provides social and recreational programming for residents aged 50 and over, including history or current events seminars, yoga classes and games. Members can participate in regular activities such as the center’s band, book discussion groups, computer and technology classes and chorus. The center also hosts special seasonal and holiday events. |
| Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc. | (650) 780-5707 | Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc., advocates on behalf of seniors in a variety of issues that may arise in assisted living, from problems related to the quality of care to abuse, neglect or exploitation. This agency educates residents of their rights and ensures that they’re receiving the services they’re entitled to. It can also help seniors and families locate long-term care facilities. |
| Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County | (650) 558-0915 | The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County provides free civil legal services to those aged 60 and over. Through this nonprofit agency, seniors obtain assistance with applying for public benefits such as Medicare or Social Security, as well as with drafting wills or assigning powers of attorney. |
San Mateo County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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CVWin
5.0
Review of Mills Estate Villa
My mother has resided at Mills Estate Villa for several years. The facility is very well maintained. The Care Providers are excellent, extremely friendly and attend to my mother's needs. The...
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Ethel B.
5.0
Review of Atria at Foster Square
We have been in the process of finding our father the perfect assisted living situation and although it has been more arduous than anticipated, I think we have finally found the right fit for dad!...
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Christine A.
5.0
Review of Atria Park of San Mateo
Atria is not a senior facility… it is my Home! It took awhile to feel this way but Angie our Activity Director and her assistant,Annelly changed my mind and my heart. Angie celebrates EVERYTHING;...
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