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Alzheimer’s care in San Mateo incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. San Mateo memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in San Mateo, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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If price is an issue this facility is the least expensive I found. It's my first experience so I have nothing to compare it to. My mother's health seems good I have hospice visiting her so that helps.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I knew this community as Allegro. They could be great for independent living. For the assisted living part, I would give them a three. I think they mean well. I think the staff is a four. I food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover the joy of carefree senior living. Resort style amenities in a natural oasis. Spacious, elegant accommodations for independent and assisted living, featuring fresh design ideas, luxury finishes, and all the comforts of home with no worries about maintenance. Compassionate 24 hour care....
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Excellent location, good value for the money, good communication. overall I think this is a great place for your loved one I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
BayView Assisted Living at the Pavilion is a warm, clean, and comfortable assisted living community located in the heart of Saint Augustine, Florida. Boasting year round sunshine, every day will feel like a vacation in paradise. A location right on the water is perfect for residents, friends, and...
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We chose Ormond Manor because it is a smaller place and it does not feel like a facility, it feels more like a family. The rooms are all private. It is all open in the middle and then the apartments are all...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The house is spotless, very clean and the view of the lake is breath taking. Loving and caring staff that make you feel like you are family. Meals are delicious and I'm sleeping better here than I was at...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Assisted living at it's finest dedicated to America's BEST!Seniors and Service Veterans optimal holistic & wellness approach. Extraordinary staff!Land of the FREE. Home of the BRAVE!
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What I like the most about the Bartram Lakes Assisted Living community is the friendliness of the staff members. I have a great apartment where I get to control my own heat and air conditioning Everything is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brooks Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House Residences is an ECC licensed assisted living community and memory care provider located in the friendly and upscale Bartram Park area of sunny Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Situated in one of the most desirable residential areas in...
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This is a lovely property with gorgeous grounds. I believe there isn't enough staff due to COVID. The family has to follow up on requests to make sure these are taken care of for our loved one. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled on 75-acres of lush, semi-tropical paradise, Westminster Woods on Julington Creek is situated on the shores of Julington Creek, a half-mile wide arm of the St. Johns River. Our community provides the best combination of a private, natural setting with the big-city amenities of nearby...
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My mother is currently a resident at Brookdale Ormond Beach and most everything at this facility has been great so far. The care services, activities and value for cost are great. The staff is friendly,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Exploring Your Redefined IndependenceLife here means redefining independence. It means trading chores for a full activities calendar. It also means trading the isolation that often comes from life at home for a community full of vibrant people to fill your days. We’ll handle all of the cooking,...
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From the first handshake to begin a tour for my Dad to his actual transition to Assisted Living at Seaside Manor, we were impressed with the staff and residents. Everyone is so helpful and loving and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Seaside Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care specializes in respectful and compassionate choices in Assisted Living, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care.We offer ideal living solutions for individuals who value their independence yet need assistance with activities of daily living. Our professional...
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I have been happy with The Blake. we've had a few hiccups along the way, but they worked really hard to correct them. The place is usually kept pretty clean and the staff has been wonderful to my mom. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Blake at LPGA offers modern accommodations and concierge service like our coffee and ice cream cafe, full-service bar, theater room, and lushly landscaped courtyards, we’ve created a place where you will thrive. Come experience fun, friendship, and the freedom to be you – live at The Blake at...
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Photo of Ponte Vedra Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center
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The staff care for patients like family. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ponte Vedra Gardens provides the highest quality of geriatric care in the Jacksonville, Florida area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care and attention tailored...
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I would recommend it, if they were in a situation, if they needed a memory care facility. Everything you questioned me on was great, he received a nicer facility than the last place he was in. The whole...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Come To Live Here.We’ve taken the blueprint for traditional memory care and put it right where it belongs—the trash can. It wasn’t hard. Traditional memory care communities stink. There’s no getting around that.What do we do? At Thrive Memory Care at Deerwood, we start with a deep-rooted belief...
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5 on all areas. Sometimes not always thrilled with the food, but that is the case at most facilities. The staff always seemed friendly and helpful. Sometimes at night hard to get ahold of someone on the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hampton Manor at Deerwood is an assisted living community in southeast Ocala. This exquisite building boasts 34,000 square feet, containing 43 elegant apartments. The property features plantation-style architecture, as well as beautifully appointed rooms and common areas, creating a warm, yet...
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wow after reading the reviews i was cautious to say the least. We are so glad we went and saw for ourselves. The facility was clean did not have the odor we were expecting. The residents all looked clean ...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Hampton Manor at 24th Road is a beautiful community with 42 apartments located in southeast Ocala. The property offers extraordinary care in a cozy homelike atmosphere. Hampton Manor at 24th Road is fully licensed for extended congregate care, which provides extended nursing services not...
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A very friendly place. Staff are wonderful. Yes, we would recommend San Jose Gardens to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
San Jose Gardens provides the highest quality of memory care and is deeply committed to serving people living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. San Jose Gardens offers 24 hour nurses, compassionate and highly trained caregiver and a dedicated Meaningful Moments program director.Meaningful...
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We have had a good experience with adult day care services at Majestic Gardens Living. It's a nice, clean, friendly place. And the staff seem to care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Serene environment5-star hotel-like experienceAll rooms are privateAll rooms are fully furnishedOne-on-one personal care that pampers each residentFamily-like community (not isolated in your own apartments)New building with state-of-the-art featuresOur staff has over 30 years of experienceMedical...
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This is my second review. Mom at Wickshire Memory unit for approximately 4 months. Still so impressed with this place. Excellent staff. Kind and caring. My mother seems very content. She is definitely well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in a residential neighborhood near Daytona Beach, Wickshire Port Orange offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in Port Orange, Florida. This vibrant community is tailored to active older people who want to spend more time doing what they love without the obligations of maintaining a...
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Due to COVID we haven't been able to go back and visit our loved one, but starting today they are letting families back to visit in phases. For the activities they have there are pretty suitable, they give...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Savannah Court, offering gracious retirement assisted living, is located in Orange City, Florida where the residents are proud of their small town ambiance while offering all of the amenities necessary for today's busier lifestyle. Savannah Court is located on Strawberry Oaks Drive and is...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nice independent living, very nice & kind neighbors I've been here since [date removed] And will renew my lease Thank you ! Have a blessed day! & [name removed] as secretary has been a huge help to me as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Short term stay until my mother permanent residence was ready. The Addison family has been absolutely wonderful in providing wonderful care and love to my mother. It has been a wonderful experience and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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First impressed are always the best.. I found the evolutive staff to be sincere and caring. This continued when my spouse became a resident the caregiver the nurses everyone. I cannot. Thank you.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in San Mateo, FL

The average cost of senior living in San Mateo is $4,348 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,713 per month.

Memory care costs in San Mateo, FL, vs. nearby cities

San Mateo, FL
$4,348/mo
$4,336/mo

Memory care costs in San Mateo, FL, vs. state and national averages

San Mateo, FL
$4,348/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in San Mateo, FL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,348/mo

Memory care costs in San Mateo, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,809/mo
Studio
$4,620/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,684/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,653/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,275/mo

Senior living costs in San Mateo vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: San Mateo, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Mateo, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,348/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,970/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,090/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
San Mateo, FL:$4,348/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
San Mateo, FL:$3,970/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
San Mateo, FL:$4,090/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in San Mateo, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in San Mateo and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

San Mateo, FLFL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in San Mateo, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in San Mateo have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
San Mateo, FL$5,181/mo$5,041/mo+2.8%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
San Mateo, FL
2024 average cost:$5,181/mo
2023 average cost:$5,041/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,296/mo
2023 average cost:$5,038/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in San Mateo

Recent reviews for memory care in San Mateo

Canterfield of Jacksonville in Middleburg, FL

4.5
My best day was when my mother said "I really like being here....they take good care of me"...then I new I had made the right choice. Thank you for making your residents care a priority. Mom is content and well cared for and that gives me peace of mind. Thank you all for loving my mom too.

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

The Windsor of Palm Coast

3.8
This is a good community. I would recommend that you make sure your needs match up to their services. I would recommend to others for their loved ones. The food only has two choices for the residents to choose from in the memory care area.

San Mateo review score based on 960 family reviews

8.4
Review score144 facilities960 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 960 reviews of 144 San Mateo memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Mateo review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

San Mateo review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
San Mateo, FL144 facilities
8.5
Palatka, FL174 facilities
8.4
Pomona Park, FL188 facilities

Review subcategories for San Mateo memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 960 reviews of 144 San Mateo memory care communities. This chart helps you compare San Mateo resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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4.1
Friendliness
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Care services
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3.9
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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San Mateo memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Mateo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Mateo, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in San Mateo memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in San Mateo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Mateo, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Mateo memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of San Mateo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Mateo, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Mateo memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of San Mateo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Mateo, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in San Mateo memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Mateo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Mateo, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Mateo memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in San Mateo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Mateo, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in San Mateo

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in San Mateo protect seniors.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Benton House at Oakleaf, AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge and Brookdale Mandarin Central are the top-rated memory care facilities near San Mateo, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 181 memory care facilities near San Mateo, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in San Mateo, Florida are Benton House at Oakleaf, Grand Villa of DeLand and Grand Villa of Palm Coast. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 181 memory care facilities near you in San Mateo, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in San Mateo, Florida, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in San Mateo, Florida, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in San Mateo, Florida ranges from $1 to $9900. The average Memory Care cost in San Mateo, Florida is $4,348. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in San Mateo, Florida typically starts at $1. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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