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

"Rose Center is one of about ten adult day health centers in the San Francisco Bay Area run by On Lok, a non-profit group that's been around a long time--and they're all good. Rose Center is open seven days, 8 am to 4:30 pm, including holidays. Pros ..."

"A lot of adult day health centers are closing in California due to budget problems. But Golden Gate is one that will survive. It's been around for about 30 years and has good backing. It's open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 2 pm. Pros: They offer free..."

"The residents in Newark Gardens II are in their 60s and 70s. They're very happy with the activities that the facility arranges for them. It seems like majority of the residents are Chinese. There is also a very small group of Mexican and European se..."

"We moved here in 2009 and find the location superb. It's a 10-minute walk from the University of California, Berkeley, and its many public lectures, seminars, exhibits, and performances. The Pacific Film Archive there has great screenings. Lots of af..."

"I was able to visit The Broadmoor when I was looking for a place for my sister. It was very nice. The people there were very hospitable, inviting, and very nice. They invited us to lunch which I feel that was very nice of them. The girls who work wit..."

"I have visited the St. Regis community for five years now and feel like family. The staff all know your name and you feel they really care about you. One night I was there late and the Administrator brought me a turkey sandwich! The caregivers are co..."

"Piedmont Gardens CCRC was more in the heart of the city. It was more like an independent place where they didn't have any locked gates. You could come and go with this kind of machine you have to go through (although it made it difficult for visitors..."

"I visited this facility and was wowed by the high quality of the apartments and facilities - absolutely beautiful! The apartments have high ceilings and granite countertops, they look like high-end condos. The dining room is bright and everything i..."

"I am choosing Fremont Village for my brother. The facility was very, very clean. The dining room area was very acceptable and the activity area was very acceptable, too. They had exercise activities and motion activities. A week ago, they had a luau ..."

"I used to stay at Hayward Village. They don't have much amenities. They had a swimming at the back but it was rarely used. They had a small community room, which was like a library where they held their meetings or play games. They had a gym on the f..."

"Beth Asher is 50-unit senior community located in the Dimond District of Oakland and is a short walk from the area’s local Oakland Public Li..."

"O’Farrell Towers, a 12-story building located in the Tenderloin neighborhood at 477 O’Farrell Street, was acquired from Citizens Housing Cor..."

"Eden Lodge Inc, located in San Leandro, CA, is a senior living provider catering to individuals aged 55 and older. It offers a variety of li..."

"The Padre Apartments were built in 1928 as The Crystal Hotel. It's listed as a historic building in the Uptown Tenderloin Historic Distr..."

"Built in 1968 and renovated with funds from the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, Westlake ChristianTerrace – East offers 200 affordabl..."

"Notre Dame Plaza is the adaptive re-use of the historic Notre Dame High School that was converted into affordable senior housing. The origin..."

"San Rafael Commons is a care community located in the sunny city of San Rafael, California. Just a 30-minute drive from San Francisco, resid..."

"Oak Center Towers Live your life your way in the East Bay Affordable apartments in the vibrant setting of downtown Oakland. It’s living ..."

"El Bethel Arms is a senior living community located in San Francisco, California. It is designed for individuals who are 55 years old and ab..."