955 S El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94402
85 beds • Est. 2001 (25 years) • Get directions
3 serious and 2 minor state citations across 9 state inspections, with 3 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in March 2026.
From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. How the score works · Report a data error
Sunrise of San Mateo is a 85-bed assisted living and memory care community near downtown San Mateo, licensed for over 24 years. S.
6 overall score from 100 resident and family surveys, it is one of the highest-rated Sunrise communities in the Bay Area. The light-filled building features an outdoor garden patio, walking paths, a sitting room with fireplace, and a well-stocked library.
Long-tenured designated care managers develop individualized service plans for each resident.
Both assisted living and memory care on site
Offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays under one roof, so transitions between care levels don't require a move to a different facility.
Walking distance to San Mateo Central Park
Situated on El Camino Real with walkable access to Central Park's Japanese Tea Garden and Botanical Garden — a meaningful amenity for residents who can get outside independently.
Tableside Dining technology
Uses technology that surfaces each resident's dietary restrictions and preferences at the point of ordering, rather than relying on staff memory alone.
Average safety record
3 serious and 2 minor citations across 9 state inspections, with 3 verified complaints. Ask what's changed and how past issues were corrected when you visit.
Starting price above $9,600/month
Facility-verified pricing starts at ~$9,637/month — one of the higher price points in the San Mateo area. Confirm exactly what's included before comparing to lower-priced options.
85-bed large community
At 85 beds, this is a large facility. Ask how staff-to-resident ratios are maintained and how individualized care plans are tracked at this scale.
Short-term stay availability to verify
The site lists short-term stays as an option with 'limited availability' noted. Confirm current openings and how short-term residents are integrated with long-term residents.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
955 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
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