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The average cost of assisted living in the county is $5,500 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 120 Assisted Living Communities in San Mateo County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in San Mateo County, CA
- Assisted Living: $5,500
- Nursing Home Care: $9,148
- In-home Care: $5,625
- Adult Day Health Services: $1,733
Assisted Living Facilities near San Mateo County, California
Chad Corner Assisted Living
2901 Shannon Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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"Chestnut House is situated on a quiet street in beautiful San Carlos on the San Francisco peninsula. The city has free Music in the Park and..."
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1012 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010
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"Coastal Home for the Elderly is located in Pacifica, a city in California on the Pacific coast. Seniors can enjoy scenic outdoor views at po..."
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"Crystal Springs Care Home is a wonderful care home located in San Bruno. When your loved one is in need of assistance, our home is here to h..."
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Delia's Retirement Home
52 Arlington Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center
3635 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
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"East West Care is a residential care facility located in Redwood City, CA, on a site that is surrounded by parks and shopping centers. The f..."
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1749 Newbridge Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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"Emerald Residential Care Home is a wonderful care home located in San Mateo. When your loved one is in need of assistance, our home is here ..."
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513 Broughton Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
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"With a kind, caring environment and the best support that California has to offer, Enchanted Garden for Seniors is an excellent option for y..."
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Family Affair Care Home
264 Southcliff Ave., South San Francisco, CA 94080
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"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..."
READ MORE"Family Circle Care Home is situated near King Plaza in Daly City, CA. Seniors can enjoy living close to the beautiful Milagra Ridge and the ..."
READ MORE"Set at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet residential neighborhood right at the edge of San Francisco Bay, the Foster City Care Home is a sm..."
READ MOREGarden Court At The Village
137 Poinsettia Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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"We are operating a 6-bed facility for ambulatory and non-ambulatory clients. We only accept private clients. We have 2 private rooms and 2 s..."
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1818 Royal Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
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"Located in a residential section of San Mateo, California, Harmony Assisted Living of San Mateo is conveniently close to public transportati..."
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"We provide quality care and supervision for seniors in our residential atmosphere. Our trained staff provides personalized care and we treat..."
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Heritage Home. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and co..."
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"With a kind, caring environment and the best support that California has to offer, Heritage Place is an excellent option for your loved one...."
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"Welcome to Holland House. Our staff all go through training regarding dementia, hospice and other areas of need that our residents may encou..."
READ MORE"Nestled in a residential section of San Bruno, Home at Crestmoor is just minutes away from the beautiful Pacific coastline. The facility is ..."
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Buena Vista Manor House
399 Buena Vista Ave E, San Francisco, CA 94117
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"Situated at the edge of stunning Buena Vista Park, Buena Vista Manor House is an assisted living community providing assisted living and mem..."
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"At Mary's Manor, we are dedicated to serving the physical, emotional and social needs of each resident. We provide our residents three c..."
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"Imagine an intimate setting as comfortable as home, but with professional caregivers on-site 24/7 to prepare home-cooked meals from scratch,..."
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Welcome Home Senior Residence - Pleasanton
6839 Singletree Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94588
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"In our golden years, it is ultimately rewarding to have led a remarkable life. Yet certain personal difficulties and health ordeals are star..."
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"Situated in Poet's Corner between the West Berkeley Design Loop and the International Marketplace District, Elegance Berkeley is designed to..."
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Danville Home for Seniors. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comf..."
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The Carlisle, Ivy Signature Living
1450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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"Situated in the heart of San Francisco atop Cathedral Hill, The Carlisle, Ivy Signature Living offers assisted living and independent living..."
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" Bellara Living begins in our oasis-like courtyard, a place to sit comfortably with a friend, tap a foot to live entertainment or dine outsi..."
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"If you are looking for a senior living community in San Francisco for either yourself or a loved one, you have come to the right place. No m..."
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Welcome Home Senior Residence - Dublin
7693 Donohue Dr, Dublin, CA 94568
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Welcome Home Senior Residence - Dublin. Our inviting senior living community offers res..."
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"Inspired Senior Living THE WATERMARK AT SAN RAMON A stylish, tranquil retreat set among California’s picturesque wine country. Life..."
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"Set upon nearly 50 acres in San Francisco's East Bay area, Stoneridge Creek Pleasanton is a brand-new continuing care retirement communi..."
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"Nestled in the welcoming town of Castro Valley, Baywood Court is a caring multi-level retirement community. Our sociable,nonprofit community..."
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Pacific Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Support
2384 Pacific Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051
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Merrill Gardens at Campbell
2115 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell, CA 95008
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"Nestled in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Merrill Gardens at Lafayette is centrally located near shopping, restaurants, entertainm..."
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"With a mission to provide a secure and vibrant setting in which to enjoy excellent retirement living, Acacia Creek offers a comprehensive se..."
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"The comforts of home, plus…... Imagine an intimate setting as comfortable as home, but with professional caregivers on-site 24/7 to prepar..."
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Tiffany Court of Walnut Creek
1866 San Miguel Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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"Tiffany Court offers compassionate senior care in Walnut Creek, CA. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your loved ones..."
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"With its location in the heart of San Francisco's cultural corridor, The Sequoias - San Francisco, an accredited Life Care Community, is..."
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" We are not Medicaid or Medi-Cal certified. We do accept Medicare. It's easy to expand your view of retirement from Santa Clara County's n..."
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Saratoga Retirement Community
14500 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
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"Welcome to Saratoga Retirement Community Memory Care. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a..."
READ MOREThe Redwoods - Retirement, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing
40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941
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"The Redwoods, located in Mill Valley, California, is close to Bothin Marsh Preserve, Pickleweed Inlet and shopping centers. Visitors complim..."
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"Rhoda Goldman Plaza is an elegant assisted living facility that provides older adults the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding, flexible lifesty..."
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"Discover Sunny View, a 12-acre community nestled near the foothills of Cupertino that has all the charm of a neighborhood park, with cedar, ..."
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"When searching for a retirement community, we understand that you want more than somewhere to lay your head. You want a community that feels..."
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"Situated on a lush campus in Oakland, California, Mercy Retirement & Care Center provides assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing s..."
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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in San Mateo County
Bobby
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March 8, 2024
We've live here quite some time now and have enjoyed every minute. The apartments are well laid out. We have a one bedroom/den/bath, but larger two bedroom/two bath units are also available. Every unit has a balcony. You actually own your own condominium here instead of just renting. There are plenty of things to do, and the food is quite good. There's a dining room for evening dinners and Sunday brunch, and a bistro for daily breakfast and lunch. We enjoy a covered pool and hot tub, an exercise room, an onsite beauty salon, and several activity rooms. Best of all is the friendships we've made here. This is the friendliest retirement community that we've ever visited.
SR
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May 14, 2020
I was welcomed at San Carlos Elms. It was neat. The exterior was beautiful, but the interior was dated and a little dilapidated. I had to wait for the staff member because she wasn't quite ready for me. It had a community center vibe to it. Somebody was playing a piano but not very well, and I thought it was good for them. Like if you can play the piano, even if it is not very good, go ahead and play it. It just seemed to be all walks of life (which I appreciated), as opposed to being quiet and stodgy. It had a fun feel to it. The negative was that the rooms were shadowed and the building interior was not updated. The communal areas, like the game and movie room, were on the small side. If everyone came it would be packed because it was small. The dining room was large for some activities.
SR
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May 1, 2020
I was welcomed at San Carlos Elms. It was neat. The exterior was beautiful, but the interior was dated and a little dilapidated. I had to wait for the staff member because she wasn't quite ready for me. It had a community center vibe to it. Somebody was playing a piano but not very well, and I thought it was good for them. Like if you can play the piano, even if it is not very good, go ahead and play it. It just seemed to be all walks of life (which I appreciated), as opposed to being quiet and stodgy. It had a fun feel to it. The negative was that the rooms were shadowed and the building interior was not updated. The communal areas, like the game and movie room, were on the small side. If everyone came it would be packed because it was small. The dining room was large for some activities.
Nicole
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November 13, 2019
Brookdale Redwood City was really lovely, the staff was incredibly friendly, and it was probably the most affordable out of all the places I looked at. I really liked them. It's very close to a park, and they also have a free shuttle service within a ten-mile radius, They have a lot of activities and plans.
Relative121
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October 30, 2018
We got them, it's good, and I liked it. They're friendly. The caregivers are very good, very knowledgeable, and they do everything we asked them to do.
Mary
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August 10, 2018
Peninsula Del Rey is a very beautiful community, but they have very little assisted living, and they're more geared for independent living. They have a full beauty salon, exercise room, and an inner court that was very nice and very sheltered. You walk in it's very impressive, there's a two-level high ceiling, and a beautiful staircase that's two stories up. The public rooms are beautiful, it's a fairly new community so everything was nice. Some of the bedrooms they offer include 1-bedrooms, and some are studios; they all have functional kitchens so people can do what they want. There are lots of activities and transportation is provided. It seems geared more toward independent living. The assisted living was quite expensive because you get points for all the assistance you get, and they actually have a limit as to how much assistance a person can get as well. It's not a fit for someone who really needs assistance, but it's a very nice place.
Mark
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August 1, 2018
I moved into independent living at Atria Hillsdale. The staff is very friendly and responsive. The rooms are 1-bedroom studio apartments with a bathroom, and housekeeping cleans it once a week. There's lots to do around here if you can get around. It's conveniently located. They offer limited transportation. They have bingo, poker, word games, and brain games. I do a lot of reading. It's cheaper than some.
Frances
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July 7, 2018
I was very impressed with Atria Hillsdale when I went inside. The place seemed well-run and very nice, but my insurance just couldn't cover that. The person who accommodated me was very nice. Their common areas are very open and nice, and the big dining area is open to the public. It was an extremely clean community, and I liked the layout because everything opened into one area. It's just a little off-putting because it's right off a major highway, but when you go inside, it's completely different.
Irv
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June 18, 2018
It was absolutely great and wonderful. I would recommend them highly. They cared for my mom, helped her with bathing, running errands, a lot of house cleaning, and they even washed her clothes. Everything that they could ask you to do, they did it, even beyond what the contract said. The billing was perfect and I couldn't ask for better. Stephanie, the point of contact, was attentive and looked after every detail. She even came to the house a number of times with the care person.
Map of San Mateo County, California
Assisted Living Costs in San Mateo County
According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, monthly assisted living prices in San Mateo County are higher than both the national average of $4,000 and the state average of $4,500. Prices are about the same in nearby areas such as San Jose ($5,500), Santa Rosa ($5,500), Santa Cruz ($5,595) and Napa ($5,425). In Vallejo, also nearby, prices are lower ($4,350), while to the east of San Mateo County, assisted living costs are significantly lower in Stockton ($3,500) and Modesto ($3,200).
Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for San Mateo County, so data for the closest city, San Francisco, was used.
San Mateo County/San Francisco Area
$5,500
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$4,500
Vallejo
$4,350
San Jose
$5,500
Stockton
$3,500
Modesto
$3,200
Santa Rosa
$5,500
Santa Cruz
$5,595
Care Cost Comparison
The wide range of prices for senior care in San Mateo County is due to the differences in the type of care. The exceptionally high cost of living in the area also influences senior care costs. As with all other areas, nursing home care is the most expensive senior care option because it involves 24/7 skilled nursing in a specialized, licensed facility. Assisted living costs are similar to both a home health aide and a homemaker, although in-home services do not include room-and-board expenses while residential care services do.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Assisted Living
$5,500
Homemaker Services
$5,625
Home Health Aide
$5,625
Adult Day Health Services
$1,733
Nursing Home Care
$9,148
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Mateo County
Medicaid in California
Established in 1965 by the federal government to ensure low-income Americans had access to basic health care nationwide, Medicaid provides emergency, acute and long-term health care for more than 75 million children, adults and seniors. Medicaid currently covers about one in four California residents using matching funds provided by the state and federal government.
Known as Medi-Cal, California Medicaid is free for seniors 65 and older who earn less than $1,242 per month and own less than $2,000 worth of countable assets. Couples applying together can earn no more than $1,682 per month and own no more than $3,000 in countable assets.
Under Medicaid rules, countable assets include all cash, stocks, bonds and real estate except for the applicants’ principal residence. Applicants are also exempt from counting one vehicle, a non-revocable burial trust and personal belongings such as clothing and household furnishings.
Medi-Cal applicants are subject to a 30-month look-back period during which time any assets that were gifted, transferred or sold will be audited to ensure applicants do not dispose of assets that could be used to fund their care. If a disqualifying property transfer is discovered, the senior may be penalized with a period of Medi-Cal ineligibility based on both the value of the transferred asset and the current monthly cost for private nursing home care.
Applicants who have incomes that exceed Medi-Cal limits may qualify for coverage through a Share of Cost agreement. Under SoC, seniors must spend a designated amount of their monthly income toward their medical expenses before Medi-Cal coverage kicks in. Note that in many cases, the SoC amount is higher than what private health insurance would cost, and SoC enrollees are excluded from Medicaid waiver programs. SoC cannot be used to spend down excess assets.
Assisted Living Waiver
The Medi-Cal Assisted Living waiver is a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver designed to reduce nursing home placement rates among Medicaid-eligible seniors. It provides enhanced services in an assisted living environment such as housekeeping and laundry, medication management, transportation and intermittent skilled nursing care. Ongoing case management is also included.
To qualify for the ALW, seniors must:
- Be approved for free, full-scope Medi-Cal coverage with no SoC
- Want to reside in an assisted living facility rather than a nursing home
- Have care needs that meet the criteria for nursing home placement through Medi-Cal
- Be willing to live in a facility that participates in the ALW program in San Mateo County
Note that seniors who are currently living in a nursing home who meet the ALW criteria are also eligible, and nursing home transition support is included.
For more information, contact the Care Coordinator Agency in San Mateo County, the Institute on Aging, at (650) 424-1411.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Optional State Supplementation
Low-income seniors who receive Social Security Income and need to live in an assisted living facility due to age-related deterioration may qualify for additional monthly cash benefits through the Optional State Supplementation program.
This state-sponsored program provides eligible seniors with a maximum monthly SSI payment of $1,194.37 when applying as an individual, and up to $2,388.74 when applying with a spouse. This money is for the room-and-board portion of assisted living costs.
For more information about the California OSS program, contact the County of San Mateo Human Services at (650) 301-8440.
VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance
VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound are two VA pension top-up programs for veterans and their survivors who qualify for regular VA pension benefits and are either housebound or severely limited as a result of a disability.
To qualify for Housebound benefits, applicants must have a permanent disability that leaves them largely restricted to their primary place of residence, which may be an assisted living facility. Note that the disability does not need to be service-related.
If approved for Housebound benefits, applicants may receive combined annual pension payments of up to:
- $16,540 for veterans without dependents
- $20,731 for veterans with one dependent
- $11,095 for survivors without dependents
- $13,893 for survivors with one dependent
To qualify for Aid and Attendance, applicants must either live in a nursing home, be legally blind, be bedridden due to a chronic illness or need help from another person to perform one or more activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing or managing a prosthetic device.
If approved for Aid and Attendance, applicants may receive combined annual pension payments of up to:
- $22,577 for veterans without dependents
- $26,766 for veterans with one dependent
- $14,509 for survivors without dependents
- $17,309 for survivors with one dependent
Note that Aid and Attendance Allowance and Housebound Benefits cannot be combined with a VA disability pension; however, current recipients of VA disability compensation can apply for these two programs. If approved, applicants can opt to accept the benefits program that provides the most money.
Applicants should also note that the Aid and Attendance allowance and Housebound Benefits cannot be collected concurrently.
For more information and application assistance, contact the San Mateo County Veterans Service Office at (650) 802-6598.
Senior Centers
Seniors in San Mateo County are welcome to join any of the county’s senior centers, which offer free and low-cost recreational and social programming for adults 50 and older. Seniors can join in weekly bingo games, participate in horseshoe and bocce leagues, take a computer class or go on an escorted trip to local restaurants and attractions.
San Mateo Senior Center
2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 522-7490
City of San Bruno 50+ Senior Center
1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 616-7150
Veterans Services
Veterans and survivors can contact the San Mateo County Veterans Service Office for assistance with Aid and Attendance and Housebound applications, information on VA benefits and help with obtaining service records. VA health care services are available at the San Bruno VA Outpatient Clinic, an affiliate of the San Francisco VA Health Care System.
San Mateo County Veterans Service Office
550 Quarry Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 802-6598
San Bruno VA Clinic
1001 Sneath Lane, Suite 300, San Bruno, CA 94066-2349
(650) 615-6000
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