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San Mateo is a vibrant city in California that offers a mixture of urban and suburban living and a pleasant climate. The city is popular with active seniors because of the variety of activities and attractions, such as Coyote Point Park and Seal Point Drive. The city's proximity to San Francisco, with its major airport, makes San Mateo accessible for visiting loved ones.
There are 54 assisted living facilities in San Mateo, and according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2019, the average monthly fee for assisted living facilities in the San Francisco and San Mateo area is $4,750. This is somewhat higher than the national average cost of $4,051 per month, which may be partly because taxation in California is slightly higher than in other parts of the United States.
The SeniorScore is a rating that describes how attractive and comfortable a city is for seniors, based on an extensive list of metrics such as access to health care, the cost of living, the climate and available amenities. San Mateo has a SeniorScore of 73, which is slightly above the national average of 72. San Mateo scored particularly well for general quality of life, with a rating of 74. It also scored well for Health and Safety, earning a rating of 71 in this category.
Seniors considering retiring to San Mateo will find that the city has a significant number of Medicare-registered physicians. There are also 10 hospitals within range of the city, as well as a good selection of senior care providers and home health professionals. The climate in the city is generally mild, with only modest rainfall. The air quality in San Mateo is considered to be very good.
The city's lowest ratings were for Recreation, Leisure and Finance. The cost of living in San Mateo is higher than the national average, with higher sales taxes and property taxes. These factors mean that the city scored just 54 for Finance. The score for the Recreation and Leisure category was 61, due to the city having only four shopping malls and 111 churches. It's worth noting, however, that seniors who enjoy golf may appreciate that there are 75 golf courses in the area.
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
San Mateo sits at the edge of metropolitan San Francisco and shares the same cost for assisted living care of $6,319, as per Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey. This rate represents rates $1,000 higher than the California state average of $5,250 and $1,819 more than the national average of $4,500.
San Jose seniors pay $6,000 per month for assisted living care. Vallejo is more affordable at $4,950. Some of the lowest rates in the area can be found in Modesto and Stockton, which cost $4,000 and $3,649 per month, respectively.
Different care types in San Mateo vary widely in cost. Assisted living averages $6,319 per month, about $4,440 more than adult day health care's rates of $1,950 per month and $5,200 less than a semiprivate nursing home room, which is $11,566 per month. Assisted living services provided in a social setting is slightly lower per month than comparable care provided within the home; in-home care costs $6,864 per month while home health care is $7,150 per month.
Note: Data for San Mateo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco was used instead.
Sterling Court is a senior care community located within the Central Business District area of San Mateo, California. The community is in a generally well-to-do area, with an average per-household income of $77,198. With around 35,000 people residing ...
Atria Hillsdale is a senior housing facility for those over the age of 65 located in the Los Prados area of San Mateo, California. With an average family income of $90,717, the community is in a generally wealthier area. ...
Situated in the Hayward Park neighborhood, Sunrise of San Mateo is a senior care facility serving San Mateo, California. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with roughly 25,000 individuals residing in the 94402 zip code. It is a ...
Located in the Beresford neighborhood of San Mateo, California, Portola Place is a 6 unit senior community. With around 41,000 individuals residing in the 94403 zip code, the neighboring area is densely populated. It is a mostly upscale ...
Heritage Park is a senior housing facility located in the San Mateo Heights area of San Mateo, California. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with roughly 35,000 people residing in the 94401 zip code. It is a generally ...
The Peninsula Regent is a senior housing facility located in the Central Business District area of San Mateo, California. The encompassing area is densely populated, with around 35,000 people residing in the zip code of 94401. It is ...
Located within the Central Business District neighborhood, The Stratford is a senior care community serving San Mateo, California. With about 35,000 individuals residing in the 94401 zip code, the neighboring area is densely populated. It is a primarily ...
Ark Street Home is a senior housing community serving individuals 60 and up situated in the Parkside neighborhood of San Mateo, California. With roughly 41,000 individuals living in the zip code of 94403, the surrounding area is densely populated. ...
Heritage Residential Care - Heritage Place is a senior community situated within the Twenty-Fifth Ave neighborhood of San Mateo, California. The surrounding area is densely populated, with around 41,000 people residing in the zip code of 94403. With ...
Located in the San Mateo Village neighborhood, Poinsettia Care Home is a senior housing facility serving San Mateo, California. The community is in a predominantly upscale area, with a median per-family income of $90,717. It is heavily populated, ...
Situated within the Twenty-Fifth Ave area of the city, Monteverde Manor III is a senior care community in San Mateo, California. With a median household income of $90,717, the community is in a mostly wealthier area. It is ...
Family Housing And Adult Resources Adult Day is a senior community situated in the Twenty-Fifth Ave area of San Mateo, California. With a median household income of $90,717, the community is in a largely upper class area. It ...
San Mateo Villa is a senior housing community situated within the Parkside area of San Mateo, California. The surrounding area is densely populated, with roughly 25,000 individuals living in the 94402 zip code. With a median per-family income ...
2671 Hacienda St
San Mateo, CA 94403
Hacienda Place Elder Care Facility is situated in the Twenty-Fifth Ave area of San Mateo, California. It is a 6 unit senior housing facility. The community is in a largely upper class area, with a median family income ...
137 Poinsetta Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
Garden Court at The Village is a 6 room senior care facility located in the San Mateo Village neighborhood of San Mateo, California. The surrounding area has a dense population, with roughly 41,000 individuals living in the 94403 zip ...
1714 Celeste Dr
San Mateo, CA 94402
Celeste Care Home is situated in the Hayward Park area of San Mateo, California. It is a 6 bed residential care home. The community is in a mostly upscale area, with a median per-family income of $110,787. ...
2634 Holland St
San Mateo, CA 94403
Holland House is located in the Los Prados area of San Mateo, California. It is a 6 unit senior housing community. The community is in a mostly affluent area, with an average per-family income of $90,717. It ...
137 Poinsettia Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
Garden Court At The Village is a 6 bed senior care facility located in the San Mateo Village neighborhood of San Mateo, California. With a median per-family income of $90,717, the community is in a mostly upper class area. ...
306 31st Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
Situated in the Northeast Hillsdale neighborhood of San Mateo, California, Hennelly House is a 6 room senior housing facility. The neighboring area is densely populated, with around 41,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 94403. It is ...
107 W 39th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
Three Sisters Care Homes is a 6 room family care home. It is situated in the Southeast Hillsdale neighborhood of San Mateo, California. The facility is in a mostly wealthier area, with a median per-family income of $90,717. ...
1735 Echo Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
The Abode is a senior housing facility situated within the Parkside area of San Mateo, California. The neighboring area has a dense population, with around 35,000 poeple living in the 94401 zip code. It is a primarily upper ...
2921 Isabelle Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
Situated in the Northeast Hillsdale area of the city, Chateau Sabelle is a senior housing community serving San Mateo, California. The encompassing area has a dense population, with about 41,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 94403. ...
1628 Celeste Dr
San Mateo, CA 94402
Situated in the Hayward Park neighborhood of San Mateo, California, 19th Park Avenue Home Care is a 6 bed senior care facility. The encompassing area has a dense population, with around 25,000 poeple living in the zip code of ...
1787 Rex St
San Mateo, CA 94403
Situated in the Parkside neighborhood of San Mateo, California, Therese Residential Care Home is a 6 unit family care home. The encompassing area is densely populated, with approximately 41,000 individuals living in the 94403 zip code. It ...
1749 Newbridge Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Situated within the South Shoreview neighborhood, Emerald Residential Care Home is a residential care facility in San Mateo, California. The neighboring area is densely populated, with about 35,000 people residing in the zip code of 94401. With an ...
1857 Shoreview Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Mimi's Home is a senior housing facility situated within the South Shoreview area of San Mateo, California. The community is in a primarily upscale area, with an average per-family income of $77,198. It has a dense population, with ...
1818 Royal Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Situated within the South Shoreview area of San Mateo, California, Harmony Assisted Living of San Mateo is a 6 bed senior care facility. With approximately 35,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 94401, the neighboring area has a ...
304 22nd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
Located in the Twenty-Fifth Ave area of the city, Heritage Residential Care is a senior community in San Mateo, California. With approximately 41,000 individuals living in the zip code of 94403, the neighboring area is densely populated. It ...
1669 Wolfe Dr
San Mateo, CA 94402
Our Lady of Peace Residential Care Home is a residential care facility situated within the Parkside neighborhood of San Mateo, California. The surrounding area is densely populated, with around 25,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 94402. ...
1840 Evergreen St
San Mateo, CA 94401
Petani Haven RCFE is a 6 bed residential care facility located within the South Shoreview neighborhood of San Mateo, California. The surrounding area has a dense population, with roughly 35,000 people residing in the 94401 zip code. It ...
1724 Eleanor Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
Marlinda's Home is situated within the Central Business District neighborhood of San Mateo, California. It is a 4 unit senior housing facility. The facility is in a largely upscale area, with a median per-household income of $77,198. ...
601 N Idaho St
San Mateo, CA 94401
Complete Senior Living is a 6 unit senior community. It is located in the North Central area of San Mateo, California. The community is in a generally affluent area, with a median per-household income of $77,198. With ...
103 N Grant St
San Mateo, CA 94401
Perpetual Help Home is a 6 bed senior housing facility situated within the Central area of San Mateo, California. The community is in a mostly wealthier area, with an average per-household income of $77,198. With approximately 35,000 people ...
1308 Newbridge Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Portobello Care Home is a 19 unit care home. It is located in the South Shoreview area of San Mateo, California. With a median family income of $77,198, the facility is in a generally well-to-do area. It ...
976 Norton St
San Mateo, CA 94401
New Life Residence is a 6 unit senior housing facility. It is situated in the South Shoreview neighborhood of San Mateo, California. The facility is in a generally upper class area, with an average per-family income of $77,198. ...
1310 Cobb St
San Mateo, CA 94401
LJB Corp-Cobb Home is located within the South Shoreview neighborhood of San Mateo, California. It is a 6 room senior care community. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with around 35,000 residents in the 94401 zip code. ...
113 16th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94402
Yesteryear House Residential Care Home is a family care home located in the Hayward Park neighborhood of San Mateo, California. The encompassing area has a dense population, with approximately 25,000 residents in the 94402 zip code. With an ...
664 Vanessa Dr
San Mateo, CA 94402
St. Joseph Care Home is a 6 room residential care facility. It is situated within the Hayward Park neighborhood of San Mateo, California. The facility is in a mostly well-to-do area, with an average per-family income of $110,787. ...
188 Starlite Dr
San Mateo, CA 94402
Located in the Baywood Knolls neighborhood, Enchanted Garden For Seniors is a senior housing facility in San Mateo, California. The surrounding area has a dense population, with about 25,000 residents in the 94402 zip code. It is a ...
1700 S Norfolk St
San Mateo, CA 94403
Situated within the Parkside neighborhood of San Mateo, California, Simple Living RCFE II is a 6 room residential care facility. With around 41,000 poeple living in the 94403 zip code, the encompassing area is heavily populated. It is ...
212 Ottawa St
San Mateo, CA 94401
Reyna's Home is a 6 bed senior housing facility. It is located within the North Shoreview area of San Mateo, California. With around 35,000 individuals residing in the 94401 zip code, the encompassing area has a dense population. ...
17 W 38th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
B&B Residential Facilities, Inc. is situated within the Southeast Hillsdale neighborhood of San Mateo, California. It is a 6 bed senior housing facility. With around 41,000 people residing in the zip code of 94403, the surrounding area ...
52 W 39th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
B and B Care Homes is situated within the Southeast Hillsdale neighborhood of San Mateo, California. It is a 6 unit home care facility. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with roughly 41,000 poeple living in the zip ...
233 Sandpiper Ct
San Mateo, CA 94404
California Care - Sandpiper Court is a senior housing facility situated near by the Parkside neighborhood of San Mateo, California. With an average per-family income of $111,121, the facility is in a largely upscale area. It has a ...
280 Stilt Ct
San Mateo, CA 94404
Foster City Care Home is a 6 bed care home situated close to the Parkside neighborhood of San Mateo, California. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with around 35,000 residents in the zip code of 94404. It is ...
886 Gull Ave
San Mateo, CA 94404
Sonas Home is a 6 bed senior community. It is situated around the Parkside area of San Mateo, California. With an average household income of $111,121, the facility is in a primarily well-to-do area. It is densely ...
513 Broughton Ln
San Mateo, CA 94404
Emmaus Care Home is situated within the Los Prados neighborhood of San Mateo, California. It is a 6 room care home. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with about 35,000 individuals living in the 94404 zip code. ...
2071 Timberlane Way
San Mateo, CA 94402
Casa Del Cielo is a senior care facility located within the Sugerloaf area of San Mateo, California. With approximately 25,000 poeple living in the 94402 zip code, the encompassing area has a dense population. It is a generally ...
835 Jefferson Ct
San Mateo, CA 94401
Heritage Inn is a senior housing facility located within the San Mateo Heights area of San Mateo, California. With approximately 35,000 individuals living in the 94401 zip code, the surrounding area has a dense population. It is a ...
948 Patricia Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Heritage Shores is a senior care community situated within the South Shoreview neighborhood of San Mateo, California. The community is in a predominantly upscale area, with a median family income of $77,198. With approximately 35,000 individuals living in ...
Institute on Aging - Friendship Line The Institute on Aging operates the Friendship Line, a toll-free helpline aimed at those aged 60 and over and adults living with disabilities. The helpline serves as both a crisis intervention line and a hotline for nonemergency support. It's available 24 hours a day to offer grief and emotional support, take elder abuse reports and provide referrals for isolated older adults who require various forms of practical assistance. 3575 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94118 (800) 971-0016 https://www.ioaging.org/services/all-inclusive-health-care/friendship-line |
San Mateo Senior Center San Mateo Senior Center hosts a variety of services for adults. Regular offerings include computer classes, social evenings and clubs, as well as tech programs, anti-scam educational talks and support for those who need help to apply for social security benefits or plan for long-term care. 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 522-7490 |
San Mateo Aging and Adult Services The Department of Aging and Adult Services offers a range of support and advice programs for seniors, including assistance with Medi-Cal and other benefits that may help to pay for senior care costs, help with home care and meals, abuse prevention and legal advice services. It also maintains a directory of senior care services and runs a 24-hour advice hotline. 225 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 (800) 678-8437 |
Get Around! Senior Rides Program The Get Around! Senior Rides program offers discounted transportation services to seniors in San Mateo. Depending on the tier of the program they qualify for, seniors eligible for the service can take up to eight one-way trips or four round trips per month for a fixed fee of $2 to $5 per trip. The program is run by the Parks and Recreation Department, and seniors are welcome to make use of their ride allocation for recreation, shopping, medical appointments or other purposes of their choosing. 330 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 522-7490 https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/3795/Get-Around-Senior-Rides-Program |
San Mateo County Veterans Services Office The San Mateo County Veterans Services Office helps veterans and their family members access state and federal benefits and other services. It can also assist with nonservice-related pension claims, disability compensation claims and other financial assistance programs. 550 Quarry Road, San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 802-6598 |
Peninsula Volunteers, Inc - Little House The Little House program is run by Peninsula Volunteers and helps older adults by promoting physical and intellectual activity and social engagement. It offers fitness classes, arts and education programs, social events and meal service. Little House also has information services and referrals for seniors who require greater assistance and support as they age. 800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 326-0665 |
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How much does assisted living cost in California?
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Assisted living in California averages roughly $125 per day (ranging from $33 to $300), $3,750 monthly (ranging from $987 to $9,000), and $45,000 annually (ranging from $11,844 to $108,000).
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How much do assisted living communities cost in San Mateo?
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The cost of assisted living in San Mateo, California averages between around $2,000 and $9,375 per month. The median cost is around $4,150 per month, or around $49,800 annually.
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What is included with assisted living?
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Assisted living is provided in either private or shared rooms, depending on the budget of the client. Services typically include meal planning, transportation services, housekeeping services, recreational activities, and help with dressing.
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Can I pay for assisted living in San Mateo with Medicaid?
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The following assisted living facilities in San Mateo take Medicaid: Los Altos Sub-Acute And Rehabilitation Center, Willow Tree Nursing and Rehab Center, ManorCare Health Services-Tice Valley, Lincoln Glen A CARING COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS, and Amberwood Gardens.
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How many retirees live in San Mateo?
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It has a total population of 131,801, with 6,672,510 inhabitants in the surrounding metropolitan area. People over 55 make up approximately 26% of the total community.
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