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Enchanted Garden for Seniors

188 Starlite Drive

San Mateo, CA 94402

6 beds • Est. 2007 (18 years)


FYI Safety Score

6.7 Fair

8 state citations (1 serious, 7 minor) and 0 verified complaints since 2022 across 3 inspections. The serious citation and most of the minor citations were issued over a span of inspections from 2022 through 2025; the narratives do not detail specific violation subjects beyond general compliance review findings. The facility is a single-story, 6-bed home in San Mateo, with all rooms noted as private and equipped with half bathrooms. Across all 3 inspections, medications, toxins, and sharps were consistently found secured and inaccessible to residents; infection control practices, carbon monoxide detectors, and first-aid kits were maintained; and no accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards were identified. The most recent inspection on June 24, 2025 found operations in order under certified administrator Ferlene Giusto, with 2 residents receiving hospice services at the time.


Why we like it

Enchanted Garden for Seniors is a 6-bed small residential care home in San Mateo. Over 3 state inspections, the facility has received 1 Type A citation (serious) and 7 Type B citations (minor).

This facility does not appear to have a website. Contact them directly for details about services, availability, and pricing.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 1 Type A citation (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

  • Limited information available

    This facility does not have a website, which limits the information we can provide. We recommend contacting them directly to learn about their services, staffing, and care approach.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Studio$6,700/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

188 Starlite Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Enchanted Garden for Seniors?
Enchanted Garden for Seniors has a FYI Safety Score of 6.7 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 8 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 3 inspections.
How much does Enchanted Garden for Seniors cost?
Enchanted Garden for Seniors starts at $6,700 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Enchanted Garden for Seniors offer memory care?
Enchanted Garden for Seniors does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Enchanted Garden for Seniors accept Medi-Cal?
Enchanted Garden for Seniors is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Enchanted Garden for Seniors last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Enchanted Garden for Seniors was on 2025-06-24. The facility has received 3 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Enchanted Garden for Seniors have?
Enchanted Garden for Seniors has 8 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 3 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 6.7 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Enchanted Garden for Seniors been in operation?
Enchanted Garden for Seniors has been licensed for 18 years in San Mateo, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
415600704
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
August 10, 2007 (18 years)
Licensee
Giusto Jr., Jack & Giusto, Ferlene
Administrator
Giusto, Ferlene
Phone
(650) 212-2674
Address
188 Starlite Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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