Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in San Mateo County, CA below include 119 memory care communities with 1200... To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation. reviews. On average in San Mateo County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
119 Results
2280 Gellert Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080
3.8
(18 reviews)
"I went to Aegis of San Francisco. I would give them five for everything, but the prices are just all over the range of possibilities. It's just a very nice facility. Filipino staff. Everything about it is top-rate. The apartments are better, nicer in..."
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2800 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Residents at Kensington Place Redwood City feel like they are Home with Kensington’s kindness and great food and choices and dignity. Kensington is a parallel universe where the world is at its best. Our family is continually impressed and thankful f..."
READ MORE501 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sequoias-Portola Valley was an excellent place. It has a square layout with a central office, a lounge, and a dining area. The units were scattered all around, and they were all on one level. There was a swimming pool, a gym, and an arts and crafts r..."
READ MORE205 Collins Avenue, Colma, CA 94014
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Peninsula Reflections. I liked the place. It was very nice. The room was big and a single for my partner. I felt warm when we went there and talked to the people. The staff seemed very nice and knowledgeable. They knew what they were doing, ..."
READ MORE201 Alta Vista Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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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. W..."
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1615 Dix Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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READ MORE1840 Evergreen St, San Mateo, CA 94401
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1132 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
"Red Roses Care Home is located in Redwood City, California, near both San Francisco and San Jose and an array of urban amenities. In the loc..."
READ MORE226 Sandpiper Court, Foster City, CA 94404
"This is a brand new 6 bed facility with an approved Dementia/Alzheimer's program. Facility is located in a safe, quiet cul-de-sac near a pa..."
READ MORE137 Poinsettia Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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READ MORE530 LAKEVIEW WAY, Redwood City, CA 94062
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READ MORE808 Hawthorne Way, Millbrae, CA 94030
"Located in San Mateo County, Advent Residential Home II is less than a mile away from several pharmacies and the Mills-Peninsula Medical Cen..."
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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 (Canton..."
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147 Crescent Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt is at Crescent Oaks Memory Care. It's a nice place. I like everything about them. Their program director is really good because she's always got parties going on and she decorates everything for them. They have such a good time with all the a..."
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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 ..."
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468 Perkins Street, Oakland, CA 94610
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I was visiting a friend at Lakeside Park. It was a very nice facility. It was well run. They were very friendly and very attentive to the people who lived there. They would take them out for walks in the neighboring park along Lake Merritt. They were..."
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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..."
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23500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
4.8
(63 reviews)
"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..."
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11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
4.7
(9 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 ..."
READ MOREAs of July 2017, an estimated 771,410 people were living in San Mateo County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, around 15.8 percent of them were 65 years of age or older. The percentage of these seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia was 8.3 percent.
For seniors with dementia and their families who are considering memory care for the next step in their journey, help is close at hand. The San Mateo County area has nearly 20 memory care facilities ready to welcome new residents. Licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), these facilities must comply with specialized requirements beyond those of other RCFEs that only offer assisted living services. For example, memory care staff must receive additional training and the facility must be more secure.
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Memory Care costs in San Mateo County start around $7,742 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in San Mateo County 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.
San Francisco County
$7,964
San Mateo County
$7,742
Santa Clara County
$7,697
Marin County
$7,565
Alameda County
$7,021
Santa Cruz County
$6,558
Contra Costa County
$6,519
US
$5,694
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
San Mateo County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in San Mateo County, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
San Mateo County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Paul11
5.0
Review of The Trousdale
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...
Provider response
Paul, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you are happy with your wife's experience with us. Our staff takes great pride in providing top-notch care and a welcoming...
Memory Care
Mary7
4.0
Review of Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame
I toured Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame. It was clean, they were friendly, and the residents had a good amount of space. They had nice rooms. They have programs like arts and things like that....
Memory Care
Funperson
3.0
Review of The Trousdale
Nice place,, but they only want patients that don't require a lot of care. Also, the outdoor area is small and you need a caregiver to open it for you. You can't go by yourself.
Provider response
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We're glad you found the place nice but understand your concerns about care levels and the outdoor area. Your feedback is valuable as we strive to enhance our...
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