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Senior Living Apartments in San Mateo, CA

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in San Mateo, senior citizen apartments in San Mateo might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in San Mateo and consider their options. With 14 senior rentals in San Mateo, CA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale San Mateo 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in San Mateo, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Chabot Park, Sequoyah Heights and Ridgemont.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fremont, Milpitas and Hayward.

Senior Apartments Facilities near San Mateo, CA

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The parking is a nightmare. There is a waiting list to get into the parking garage and after one year, I am still struggling to find parking on the street. My car was totaled one night by a hit and run, one...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sign By Jan 15th, Just Pay $99 to move in and Rent won't be due until March 2021! Welcome to the Brunswick Street Apartments offering studio apartments for 55+ seniors! Conveniently located near public transportation, eateries, Daly City's main streets, our beautiful property has amenities...
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The property at the Cogir of Vista Terrace is limited for activities. There is nowhere to meet and greet outside. There is also not enough variety on the food menu.
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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.
Welcome to Vista Terrace of Belmont Senior Living!We offer both independent and assisted living. We offer studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedroom apartments, many have lovely views of the bay area and also the Belmont hills, and some of our apartments have charming walk-out terraces. Pets are...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of senior apartments in San Mateo, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Mateo is $2,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Leandro, CA with an average of $2,117 per month.

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in San Mateo, CA vs. nearby cities

San Mateo, CA
$2,797/mo

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in San Mateo, CA vs. the state and national average

San Mateo, CA
$2,797/mo
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$1,330/mo

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in San Mateo vs. other types of senior living

$6,313/mo
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$2,797/mo

Median monthly costs of Senior Apartments in San Mateo, CA by room type

Studio
$2,938/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,700/mo

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 senior apartments in San Mateo

Recent reviews for senior apartments in San Mateo

Brookdale San Ramon

5.0
We never stayed there. My father in law could not get in because of his needs. He passed on [date removed]. We had payed for a room and fees $[removed] and they gave it all back. They were not obligated to do this but told us from an ethical standpoint it was the right thing to do. They were ...
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The Broadmoor in San Francisco, CA

5.0
I rate them a five on everything except friendliness. On that they get a ten!!!!! My loved one's circumstances were such she was there a little more than two months. It was an interim stop between acute care and home. They knew that. She was sort of a grump, but everyone treated her ...
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The Village at Hayes Valley in San Francisco, CA

3.7
It's clean. It's safe, which is important with memory care. One thing they lack is communication. You call the front desk and their voicemail is always full. But overall we had a smooth respite stay, including the move-in and move-out process.

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The Broadmoor, Brunswick Street Apartments and The Villa at San Mateo are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near San Mateo, California. See full list of communities.

There are 14 senior apartments facilities near San Mateo, California. See the full list.

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