1 Baldwin Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
435 beds • Est. 1988 (37 years) • Get directions
2 serious and 6 minor state citations across 6 state inspections, with 4 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in December 2025.
From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. How the score works · Report a data error
The Peninsula Regent is a 435-bed continuing care retirement community in San Mateo, one of the largest senior living campuses on the San Francisco Peninsula. As a CCRC, it offers a continuum of care from independent living through assisted living, allowing residents to age in place as their needs evolve.
The community serves the affluent Peninsula corridor between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
Condo ownership, not rental
Residents own their unit and can customize walls, flooring, and finishes. Most senior communities are rental-based; the ownership structure here is a distinct financial and lifestyle arrangement.
Downtown San Mateo, steps from Caltrain
Located at 1 Baldwin Ave in central downtown San Mateo, within walking distance of shops and the Caltrain station for direct service to San Francisco — about 30 minutes by train.
Flexible points-based dining across multiple venues
No fixed meal plan. A points system spans a formal dining room, bistro, private dining room, and room service — plus full kitchens in each condo for residents who prefer to cook.
Heated indoor lap pool and personal training
On-site aquatics center with a heated pool, hot tub, and aqua-aerobics classes. Personal training available alongside a full fitness center with strength and cardio equipment.
Average safety record
2 serious and 6 minor citations across 6 state inspections, with 4 verified complaints. Ask what's changed and how past issues were corrected when you visit.
Purchase price may apply on top of monthly fees
The site uses ownership language and a financial assessment tool but doesn't publish floor plan prices. Ask for a complete cost breakdown — monthly fee, any purchase price, and care add-ons.
Care service detail is thin publicly
The website focuses on lifestyle, not clinical care. As an RCFE, it's licensed for assisted living — clarify which personal care services are included in the monthly fee versus billed separately.
Large-scale community: verify service consistency
At 435 residents, this is a sizable community. The white-glove service positioning is worth testing on your visit — ask about staff-to-resident ratios and typical response times.
Est. starting from $2,417/mo
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
1 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
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