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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Mateo County, CA for 2025

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in San Mateo County, CA below include 412 Assisted Living facilities...

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Family Affair Care Home
Family Affair Care Home 

264 Southcliff Ave., South San Francisco, CA 94080

We, at Family Affair Home Care, believe that everyone has the right and privilege to be treated with a high level of health care services. We are quite proud of the services that we provide to our clients. Our service are made possible through the expert training, education and experience associated with our Health Care Service Team. We begin by reviewing your needs through conversations with family members. When appropriate we consult with physicians, social workers hospitals or nursing home staff. Our in-home care services include: Hourly In-Home Care Services Up to 24 hours of Live In Home Care Services Weekend and Holiday Service Respite Care Services Hospice Care Services Demential Care and Alzheimer's Care Personal Care (bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting) Meal preparation Light Housekeeping Companionship Nail Care, Skin Care and Incontinence Care Assistance with Mobility and ROM, consulting with PN/PT Vital signs and medical reminders Laundry Services provided Transportation arrangements made Exercise and activities as appropriate Continuous observation and supervision provided 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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Olympic Home
Olympic Home 

2415 Olympic Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080

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Tlc Home Care Iv
Tlc Home Care Iv 

40 Shelter creek lane, San Bruno, CA 94066

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Access Care Center
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 cared for. Access Care Center in San Bruno consists of highly qualified and trained staff to help give around-the-clock assistance and resident care based on individual needs. We are committed to ensuring that our residents care and safety needs are met at all times by consistently monitoring their physical and mental states. Various on-site activities give seniors an opportunity to engage socially with others while allowing an independent lifestyle.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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$5,000

Joyful Chapter
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 (Cantonese, Mandarin, Taisun) and English and can accommodate Chinese dietary needs. Residents will feel right at home in a familiar environment. We provide friendly, personalized service helping residents to maintain their skills and dignity, and to function as normal as possible. Our goal is to provide a consistent, high standard of care that allows the elderly to truly enjoy this stage of their life. Joyful Chapter Senior Living is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood in South San Francisco. Our Chinese senior care home is close to many shopping areas, senior activity centers, BART Station and hospital. 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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$3,900

Emerald Residential Care Home
Emerald Residential Care Home 

1749 Newbridge Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Holland House
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 encounter. Our staff love the people that they work with and offer stimulating activities for mind and body. For them, this is a life commitment and not just a job. We pay particular attention to enabling our seniors to live happily in a warm, loving and supportive environment. We take pride in our quality of care and attention to detail. We anticipate the needs of our residents and plan ahead for their care.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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$4,750

Precious Care Home
Precious Care Home 

904 87th Street, Daly City, CA 94015

Welcome to Precious Care Home. Our staff all go through training regarding dementia, hospice and other areas of need that our residents may encounter. Our staff love the people that they work with and offer stimulating activities for mind and body. For them, this is a life commitment and not just a job. We pay particular attention to enabling our seniors to live happily in a warm, loving and supportive environment. We take pride in our quality of care and attention to detail. We anticipate the needs of our residents and plan ahead for their care.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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$3,500

J And V Family Care Home
J And V Family Care Home 

329 San Pablo Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030

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Emmaus Care Home - Foster City
Emmaus Care Home - Foster City 

513 Broughton Lane, Foster City, CA 94404

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Heritage Home
Heritage Home 

304 22nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point, Heritage Residential Care offers you the ease and peace of mind knowing that our homes can become the safe and affordable solution to costly alternative care options. At Heritage Residential Care, our well-trained staff has provided excellence senior care to countless individuals in the communities of Burlingame, Millbrae and San Mateo, California. We operate 6-bed and 12-bed homes that are conveniently placed in quiet and peaceful neighborhoods. We take pride in providing family members the assurance that their loved ones are in the best hands. While under our care and supervision, we encourage independence with our residents throughout their activities of daily living. Our homes become our residents’ home when we encourage family members to participate in the lives of their loved ones. When your parent or grandparent stays at Heritage Residential Care, they will receive the utmost care possible – the kind of care that you would want for someone who is close to your heart. We offer the following services: Long-Term (on a Month to Month Contract) Short Term Care (From One Day to 90 Days) Care for Mild Cognitive Impairment Hospice Care Incontinence Management Monitored Dispensing of Medications Observation and Assistance with Daily Needs Individualized Social and Recreational Activities Bedside Care for Minor, Temporary Illness Three Well-Balanced Meals and Snacks served daily. We accommodate heart healthy, low fat and low sugar diets. Daily housekeeping and personal laundry service Arrange and coordinate transportation to doctor, dental, beauty and barber appointments 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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Heritage Place
Heritage Place 

152 24th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point, Heritage Residential Care offers you the ease and peace of mind knowing that our homes can become the safe and affordable solution to costly alternative care options. At Heritage Residential Care, our well-trained staff has provided excellence senior care to countless individuals in the communities of Burlingame, Millbrae and San Mateo, California. We operate 6-bed and 12-bed homes that are conveniently placed in quiet and peaceful neighborhoods. We take pride in providing family members the assurance that their loved ones are in the best hands. While under our care and supervision, we encourage independence with our residents throughout their activities of daily living. Our homes become our residents’ home when we encourage family members to participate in the lives of their loved ones. When your parent or grandparent stays at Heritage Residential Care, they will receive the utmost care possible – the kind of care that you would want for someone who is close to your heart. We offer the following services: Long-Term (on a Month to Month Contract) Short Term Care (From One Day to 90 Days) Care for Mild Cognitive Impairment Hospice Care Incontinence Management Monitored Dispensing of Medications Observation and Assistance with Daily Needs Individualized Social and Recreational Activities Bedside Care for Minor, Temporary Illness Three Well-Balanced Meals and Snacks served daily. We accommodate heart healthy, low fat and low sugar diets. Daily housekeeping and personal laundry service Arrange and coordinate transportation to doctor, dental, beauty and barber appointments 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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Acacia Manor
Acacia Manor 

1510 Newlands Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

Acacia Manor is located adjacent to renowned Hillsborough near downtown Burlingame. We're just minutes from major hospitals, medical offices, and other senior centers. We're close to a park, public transportation, and the San Francisco International Airport. 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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$5,000

B & B Care Home, Inc. #2
B & B Care Home, Inc. #2 

48 W. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

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Complete Senior Living, Llc
Complete Senior Living, Llc 

601 N. Idaho, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Cortez Home
Cortez Home 

1799 Shoreview Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Garden Court At The Village
Garden Court At The Village 

137 Poinsettia Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

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Janie'S Home
Janie'S Home 

197 Flying Cloud Isle, Foster City, CA 94404

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Jasmine'S Cozy Cottage @ Madera
Jasmine'S Cozy Cottage @ Madera 

1379 Madera Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Monteverde Manor Iii
Monteverde Manor Iii 

2650 Edison Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

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Paying for Assisted Living in San Mateo County

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.  

The Cost of Assisted Living in San Mateo County, CA and Nearby Cities

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Mateo County

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.

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in San Mateo County

ResourceContactService
Aging and Adult Services(800) 675-8437Aging 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) 797-7299Well 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) 802-6598The 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) 522-7490The 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) 780-5707Ombudsman 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) 558-0915The 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Mateo County

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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Chiang

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...

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CVWin

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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.

I visited this facility

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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