18 Independent Living Communities in San Mateo County, California

Bobby

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

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

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

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

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.