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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Mateo County, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the San Mateo County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in San Mateo County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 41 independent living facilities in San Mateo County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
San Mateo Convalescent is a small family owned and operated skilled nursing facility that has provided the community with excellent care for over four decades. We have long or short-term care available, as well as Respite Retreats and Rehabilitation stays. We also offer Assisted Care Rates for a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of independent living in San Mateo County, CA
The average cost of senior living in San Mateo County is $5,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colma, CA with an average of $5,344 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Mateo County, CA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Mateo County, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in San Mateo County, CA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in San Mateo County
Recent reviews for independent living in San Mateo County
Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA
5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .
Ivy Park at Palo Alto
5.0
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all ...
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Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
San Mateo County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Mateo County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Mateo County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Mateo County independent living
Independent living 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in San Mateo County independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Mateo County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Mateo County independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in San Mateo County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Mateo County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near San Mateo County, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in San Mateo County, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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