Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in San Mateo County, CA below include 412 Assisted Living facilities...
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2716 Meadowlark Dr, Union City, CA 94587
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20 Eaton Ct, Alamo, CA 94507
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1160 Regia Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Wisteria Home is tucked away in the community of Sunnyvale, CA, in the Silicon Valley region. The town is temperate year-round, and close to San Jose and San Francisco for excursions and entertainment opportunities. In Sunnyvale itself, Baylands Park offers seniors opportunities to stroll through the wetlands and observe local wildlife. Wisteria Home is a smaller assisted living facility that provides dedicated one-on-one care for seniors. Staff supervision and the facility's accessibility features help to create an environment where residents feel safe and secure. Assistance with tasks of daily living is provided by the compassionate caregivers, and the community offers memory care services if residents' needs change to allow for aging in place. Daily meals and healthy snacks are included Wisteria Home's monthly fees. A variety of planned programs and social activities are scheduled, and transportation services and resident parking are available. Special family outreach support and education are offered to help seniors acclimate to assisted living. On-site salon and barber services allow residents to feel and look their best without leaving home. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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1476 164th Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94578
Mori Manor is a locally owned assisted living care home with 14 residents. Mori Manor is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. We aim to provide the highest quality of care to all residents at all times by making them feel safe, secure and cared for by our team comprising of experienced caregivers. We recognize and uphold the resident's bill of rights. We respect the dignity and unique worth of each resident. We maintain and promote quality of life by ensuring that opportunities are available, accessible and developed in order that every individual resident is assisted and motivated for growth in all dimensions of life being physical, psychological, and social.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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715 Moraga Rd, Moraga, CA 94556
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1954 Rosemary Court, Fremont, CA 94539
Florence Residential Care Home is an assisted living facility located near major highways in Fremont, California. It has a capacity for six residents, creating a low staff-to-resident ratio, which allows the staff to spend quality time with every resident and get to know their personal needs. They offer companion suites and one-bedroom apartments, and transportation is provided to medical appointments. Activities include games and fun social events to encourage residents to get active and socialize. Family members give this facility high marks for creating a home-like atmosphere that provides comfort and care for their loved ones.
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1739 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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5305 Pacific Terrace Ct., Castro Valley, CA 94552
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2420 Columbine Ct, Hayward, CA 94545
Joy's Care Home is conveniently located near community parks and medical centers minutes away from the San Francisco Bay in Hayward, CA. With Oakland, Fremont and San Francisco all less than 30 miles away, seniors can quickly access an almost endless array of shopping, dining and cultural attractions. Joy's Care Home is a residential care facility with a 24-hour staff capable of caring for up to six residents. Depending on their individual needs, residents may receive blood sugar monitoring, medication reminders, transfers and incontinence care. The community also provides on-site hospice care and welcomes seniors looking for short-term stays. Private and shared accommodations are available, including rooms with roll-in showers. Activities at Joy's Care Home are designed to promote socialization while improving residents' mental and physical wellness. Healthy meals are served family-style in the community dining room, and seniors have access to several common areas where they can relax and socialize. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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1855 35Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
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9 Crystal Street, San Francisco, CA 94112
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1626 Ashbury Lane, Hayward, CA 94546
ST. LOURDES HOMES is an assisted living facility. An apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a higher level of service for the elderly which can include preparing meals, housekeeping, medication assistance, laundry, and also do regular check-in's on the residents. Basically, they are designed to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing home facilities. When thinking about how to pay for care, assisted living facilities are generally less expensive than nursing homes, if assisted living is a viable option for your loved one.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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3116 Joann Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
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1182 E Street, Hayward, CA 94541
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2212 - East 19Th Street, Oakland, CA 94606
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5804 Elizabeth Street, Oakland, CA 94621
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524 CALLAN AVENUE, San Leandro, CA 94577
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2352 Shannon Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806
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2856 Shane Avenue, Richmond, CA 94806
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24954 Cypress Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
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The 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.
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.
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.
Assisted Living
Chiang
4.0
Review of Oakmont of Burlingame
My friend has moved to Oakmont of Burlingame. The staff members are quite warm to me. Whenever I visit, they would greet me and ask me if I need any help. The upkeep is very good. My friend's...
Provider response
Hi Chiang, thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience! We are pleased that you find out team members to be friendly and the community to be warm and well-kempt. We...
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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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