The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in San Mateo County, CA

"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! Upon Arriving at the facility, I was instantly str..."

"The very first one we saw was The Stratford. It's quite an elegant place. It presents very nicely. It's very nice and clean. The units are a little bit on the small side, but very nice, and they have (I think) 11 floors, so it's a high rise, and they..."

"Cadence Millbrae was very nice. The administrator was very alert and concerned about my mother's situation. She toured us around very thoroughly and she was very friendly. The facility was clean and all the people we'd pass by in the hallways that wo..."

"I was very pleased with what Brookdale Redwood City offers, what they have, and what I think I want. The staff member who gave the tour was very, very nice. She answered all my questions, and one of my daughters went with me, and she was very pleased..."

"I love everything about Atria. From the receptionist, carestaffs, waitstaff and the management. A lot of varieties of activities being offered. Angie the activities director and her assistant Annelly are doing a great job in the activities. They both..."

"We visited Serra Highlands Senior Living. It was nice. Everything was very clean, and the people were really friendly. The rooms were a little outdated. They had shared bathrooms, and they were pretty small. They had to share a bathroom with the othe..."

"The Trousdale is really good. I'm really impressed with the staff and the memory unit where my wife is at. Other than that, it's a senior living, too. It's six stories and really nice. It's a little on the expensive side, but we do have insurance for..."

"Magnolia of Millbrae was a large community. It's like one full block. It was spacious but was a little bit too large for my mother. I didn't think she could kind of navigate the area. The staff and everybody were very nice though. We had lunch there ..."

"Peninsula Del Rey was a very nice place. They had so many activities going on, there's no way you could do it all. I went to their restaurant, and the food looked good. They just covered everything. They even had free parking for your car if you brou..."

"I chose Sterling Court because of the location; it has a lot of mature trees and flowers, it's not huge, it doesn't feel like an institution, and it's more homey. I would like a ground floor with a patio when I move in. I liked the staff; they have a..."

"Having compassion, kindness and competence, The Ark in Redwood City, CA made a significant impact in my Dad’s health recovery. Bethany and her team of empathetic healthcare professionals were excellent. In particular, Val was a medical angel with hi..."

"I toured The Peninsula Regent. The staff was very nice. They were more than willing to show us around and point out the different community rooms and activities they have. It was very clean and there was a lot of care taken, it's very nice. I felt ve..."

"I toured Arroyo Green Apartments. It was newer. It was secure. It was clean. It was conveniently in a more vibrant area. A private hospital was like a three-minute walk. The whole atmosphere, just the surroundings, location, amenities, and so forth, ..."

"We provide quality care and supervision for seniors in our residential atmosphere. Our trained staff provides personalized care and we treat..."

"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..."

"I went to Bethesda Home. The place was nice. The location was good. The lady was very professional. The place looked clean. It looked very nice and peaceful...."

"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..."

"The setting, care, and cuisine are excellent, but what sets the Forum apart from many other retirement facilities is the ability of the members through our Boards and committees to interact with our Management Staff to improve the quality of life for..."

"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..."

"My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is lovely. He loves it...."