4 serious and 0 minor state citations across 16 state inspections, with no substantiated complaints. Last inspected in May 2026.
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San Carlos Elms is a 130-bed assisted living community in San Carlos, located on the Peninsula just steps from the town's shops, cafes, and library. Locally owned and operated by the San Carlos Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization of civic leaders, the community offers both assisted living and dedicated memory care through The Grove.
Residents pay only for the services they need, with care plans tailored to individual requirements.
Solid safety record
A mostly clean inspection record: 4 serious and 0 minor citations across 16 state inspections. Nothing here stands out as a red flag, though it's still worth asking how any past issues were resolved.
Non-profit ownership
Owned and operated by the San Carlos Development Corporation, a non-profit civic organization — not a corporate chain.
Resident-input menus
Residents help shape menus through direct input and recommendations — a specific, documented policy, not just a talking point.
Free underground parking and shuttle
Includes free underground parking garage plus shuttle and sedan service — uncommon inclusions at this price point.
Memory care is a separate unit
The Grove is a distinct memory care neighborhood within the building. Ask how transitions between assisted living and The Grove are handled operationally.
Care fees layered onto rent
Service fees are added to the base apartment rate based on a pre-move-in evaluation. Ask for a full fee schedule before comparing the $6,274 starting price to other facilities.
Limited outdoor access noted by reviewers
Multiple reviews flag that outdoor walking space is constrained. Worth evaluating in person if outdoor time matters for your loved one.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
707 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
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