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Find 216 Residential Care Home Facilities near San Mateo, CA

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Residential care homes in San Mateo may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. San Mateo care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in San Mateo, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Santa Clara - South 101, Milpitas - Southwestern and West San Jose.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, Hayward and San Leandro.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Atherton Gardens, Harmony Assisted Living of San Mateo and Dayton Home Care
zipAveragecost: $3,486

Residential Care Home Facilities near San Mateo, CA

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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
C&C's Care Home is a six bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. C&C's Care Home cater to special diet such as diabetes and low sodium diet. Staff are live-in and ratio is 3-1. Licensees/Administrators are 3 miles away from the facility and able to provide night staff if needed. ...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in the idyllic San Mateo County community of Menlo Park, CA, Jasmine Cozy Cottage provides residents with a quality living experience in a comfortable, safe senior care home. Menlo Park enjoys an educated, affluent population as well as abundant natural beauty. Its warm, Mediterranean...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Since 1989, owner and operator of 4 state licensed residential care homes for the elderly in San Bruno, CA. Each home is licensed for 6 residents, and staffed with 2 live-in full time care providers. My homes provide full care, and 24 hour observation of all residents; also, dementia and hospice...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of care homes in San Mateo, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Mateo is $3,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atherton, CA with an average of $3,408 per month.

Residential care home costs in San Mateo, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Mateo, CA
$3,486/mo

Residential care home costs in San Mateo, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Mateo, CA
$3,486/mo
U.S. national average
$3,575/mo

Residential care home costs in San Mateo, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,322/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,486/mo

Residential care home costs in San Mateo, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,677/mo
Private
$6,298/mo
Studio
$6,333/mo
1 Bedroom
$750/mo

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

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: San Mateo, CA
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Community typeSan Mateo, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,486/mo$3,624/mo$3,575/mo
Assisted Living$5,074/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,322/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,602/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Residential Care Home
San Mateo, CA:$3,486/mo
California:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$3,575/mo
Assisted Living
San Mateo, CA:$5,074/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
San Mateo, CA:$6,322/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
San Mateo, CA:$5,602/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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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 residential care home in San Mateo

Recent reviews for residential care home in San Mateo

Karo Mina Care Home in San Ramon, CA

5.0
Mom is still there and we are very happy.Has a very homey feel and is in a home. We didn't want a large place. They only can have about 5 in residence and they are normally women.

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

San Bruno Care Home

4.7
The gentleman I helped was there for two days before he passed away so I thought it was strange to have to pay for a whole month when he was only there for like 48 hours. I was not impressed with that. They were polite and seemed caring so that's why we chose it - there were nice people there.

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Atherton Gardens, Harmony Assisted Living of San Mateo and Dayton Home Care are the top-rated residential care home facilities near San Mateo, California. See full list of communities.
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