
1749 Newbridge Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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1749 Newbridge Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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188 Starlite Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
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1615 Dix Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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716 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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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
$4,750
3647 Pacific Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94403
Pacific Care Home is a licensed, 6 bed residential board and care community for the elderly. Pacific was establised in 1996 with three locations, all serving the mid-peninsula area. Pacific is Board and Care community offering the following services: Assistance for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Medication Management Bathing Dressing Hygiene Transferring and Mobility Light Housekeeping Laundry Preparation of Meals Supervision - staff on duty 24 hours a day Transportation - for scheduled doctors appointments Private and shared rooms Private rooms with en suite bathroom Cable TV Wifi Activities - music, exercise, art classes, and social activities 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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1616 Eleanor Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
Park Avenue Care Home is locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Park Avenue Care Home 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 an 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
$3,000
976 Norton Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
New Life Residence is locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. New Life Residence 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 an 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
$4,500
1380 S De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129
Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, MorningStar at West San Jose offers a vibrant and welcoming senior living experience at 1380 S De Anza Boulevard in San Jose, California. This thoughtfully designed community provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, catering to a wide range of lifestyles and care needs. Whether residents are seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle or specialized memory support, MorningStar delivers exceptional care in a setting that blends comfort with elegance. Residents at MorningStar enjoy a wide variety of amenities and services that enhance daily living and promote wellness. The beautifully maintained grounds feature garden areas and patios perfect for relaxing or socializing. Inside, the community offers a spa, fitness room, coffee shop, and even an on-site beauty and barber shop. Services like housekeeping, linen, and laundry care make life easier, while transportation services provide access to local outings and appointments. A rich calendar of activities—including music, yoga, book clubs, arts and crafts, and excursions—ensures there's always something meaningful to participate in. Dining is a pleasure with in-room kitchenettes, shared meals in the elegant dining room, and the option for room service, all with accommodations for special diets and guest visits. What sets MorningStar at West San Jose apart is its multicultural, compassionate approach to care and communication. Staff members speak English, Spanish, American Sign Language, Mandarin, and Hindi, creating a deeply inclusive environment. A secured gate offers peace of mind, especially for families with loved ones in Memory Care, while the personalized attention and commitment to dignity shine through in every interaction. Conveniently located near shopping, parks, and cultural attractions, MorningStar provides not just a place to live—but a place to thrive. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$7,200
6839 Singletree Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94588
5.0
(1 reviews)
I toured Welcome Home Senior Residence - Pleasanton. It's clean and neat, and it smelled good. The person who gave the tour was nice, they were friendly and open to showing the guest rooms or client rooms. I spoke to a guest there, she was very happy...
$7,500
35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
5.0
(5 reviews)
My dear friend needed a safe and comfortable to live when her dementia claimed her ability to care for herself. We found the staff knowledgeable, efficient, kind and welcoming. The transition to memory care was much easier than I had anticipated....
$4,090
919 Rosette Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
5.0
(2 reviews)
The Parkview RCH#2 is very nice, and the people are very nice. It's assisted living, and my wife moved there. She is currently out again because she's hospitalized. They provide activities like taking them out a little bit. Most of the elderlies are ...
$5,500
9450 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
5.0
(2 reviews)
My mother is in Golden Living Guest Home, LLC. It's a board and care for six people. It's bright and cheerful, and they encourage the people to engage in activities. I haven't had that much contact with the staff, but they seem very nice. I'm very pl...
$4,800
2431 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
5.0
(9 reviews)
My life has improved since moving to Cardinal Point . I enjoy my quiet apartment, meals in the dining room, many opportunities to exercise, join reading/discussion groups, play board/card games, work in the garden, walk along the estuary and thru t...
$5,795
624 Cypress Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030
5.0
(1 reviews)
My dad has been settled for several months now, so he's fine, and he is in Golden Age. I'm very happy with them. They take excellent care of my dad. He is very happy there. I don't have any complaints at all. He has a bedroom. Golden Age is a home; i...
$8,000
1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.9
(12 reviews)
Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and beautifully served. My favorite dish is a full plate of anything the Chef serves. From their servers to their Director the service is impecc...
$11,800
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23500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
4.8
(64 reviews)
I toured The Forum at Rancho San Antonio. It's a clean facility with many amenities that I would be interested in. The staff was very knowledgeable. She knew what she was talking about, and I was impressed with her. It would be more what I was lookin...
$9,990
5700 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
4.8
(7 reviews)
I toured Ivy Park at Pleasanton. Nicole, the person that I saw, was extremely helpful. It's a beautiful facility. Everything's just wonderful. I felt very special going there and being treated very respectfully and everything. So, I would say that wh...
$4,595
11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
4.7
(10 reviews)
I went to Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The woman was great. We toured and we had been there before because I live nearby, but it was like five or six, seven years ago, and now it's been re-purchased or they've remodeled some of the rooms. The tour was ...
$4,695
600 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
4.6
(13 reviews)
I was at Vi at Palo Alto for rehab. It was so fantastic. It was like being on a cruise. They were wonderful. All the physical therapists, the caregivers were very kind. I had my own room with a great view. The food was fantastic. I was in a wheelchai...
$6,090
Assisted Living
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;...
Assisted Living
Rafat
5.0
Review of Atria Park of San Mateo
The staff at Atria were very helpful and knowledgeable. Mark was wonderful to deal with. He answered most of the questions and directed us to the right people to help with a very difficult process...
Assisted Living
Debra
5.0
Review of Sunrise of San Mateo
My mom has moved into Sunrise of San Mateo. The layout is nice. They're not big, which is good for us. A lot of places are big, but that would be hard for her to access and there'd be confusion. So...
Provider response
Hi Debra, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by Sunrise of San Mateo. Our team members share a common goal of enriching...
Millbrae
$5,250
Burlingame
$5,008
San Mateo
$4,669
Foster City
$4,666
San Bruno
$4,133
US
$4,000
San Carlos
$3,800
Belmont
$3,348
Assisted Living costs in San Mateo start around $4,669 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in San Mateo and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
The Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver helps eligible seniors in California pay for services provided in residential care facilities, while an optional supplement (OSS) to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to help with room and board costs. Residential care facilities are not permitted to charge room and board fees to Medicaid eligible seniors that exceed their combined SSI and optional supplement less a personal needs allowance of $131 per month.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted 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.
San Mateo 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 Mateo, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
San Mateo-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.