59 facilities, but not cheap. San Mateo is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
6 beds · $5,300/mo
Best safety record in San Mateo. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $8,000/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
96 beds · $7,813/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
14 beds · $6,000/mo
Solid inspection record.
24 beds · $4,650/mo
Solid inspection record. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $2,820/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $5,300/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
435 beds · $2,417/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. San Mateo has 59 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (50) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 3 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $6,067/mo. That's about 30% more than the county average of $4,675/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $2,417 up to $9,637 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 41 of 59 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in San Mateo is 8.5 out of 9.9. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor.
It's on the pricier side. The average in San Mateo is $6,067/mo, which is about 30% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Garden Court at the Village currently has the highest safety score in San Mateo at 9.9 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Peninsula Regent (the) starts at $2,417/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.9. Across all 59 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,417 to $9,637/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in San Mateo currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.