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30 Independent Living Facilities near San Mateo County, CA

If you’re looking for independent living in the San Mateo County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in San Mateo County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 30 independent living facilities in San Mateo County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Clara, Alameda or Santa Cruz.

San Mateo County Independent Living Facilities | 166 Reviews

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Last Updated: 5/26/23
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Average starting price of Independent Living in San Mateo County, CA is $5,217/month. Learn more
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Independent Living

Average starting price $5,217/month
Average starting price $7,289/month
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Average starting price $6,312/month
Average starting price $3,824/month
Average starting price $1,850/month
Recent reviews of Independent Living in San Mateo County, CA
Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA
5.0

This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Sunrise of Palo Alto
5.0

From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all kind and all helpful. She has a private room with a nice patio to sit out on in. We are please with selecting this community for my mom .

Fremont Hills
4.9

If you’re looking for peace of mind, this is the place to bring your loved ones. The care team are kind hearted and take good care of the residents. All the residents are well cared for, their clothes are kept clean and washed and beds are made daily. Residents always look neat and tidy. My husband, who lives in the memory care neighborhood, brags about the food that is served. He says it’s the best he’s ever had. There are a lot of activities to keep them busy my husband loves the music acts, you’ll find him singing and whistling along. I highly recommend Fremont Hills.

Atria Park of San Mateo

2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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For more than 20 years, Atria has served the families of San Mateo. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation to enhance its beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities, including...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.0(59 reviews)

From the first phone call through placement, I always felt they were talking just to me. They listened without interrupting. I felt we were a team. I'm praying my uncle will feel that too when he gets...

Brookdale Redwood City

485 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Make the Most of Your Golden YearsOur warm and welcoming independent and assisted living community is nestled in one of the most scenic areas of the San Francisco Bay. With a convenient location between Palo Alto and San Mateo, you can embrace all the natural beauty and wonder California has to...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
3.8(57 reviews)

My mom is currently a resident at Brookdale Redwood City. The staff are wonderful and my mom loves the food. The housekeeping is okay, but not great. I would definitely recommend this facility to family and...

Sunrise of San Mateo

955 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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About Sunrise of San MateoSunrise of San Mateo offers a homelike and nurturing setting with personal services and engaging activities for seniors of all life stages. Located just minutes away from downtown San Mateo, California, our residents may enjoy a variety of fine dining, shopping and...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(19 reviews)

I have been extremely pleased with the level of thoughtful care, attention and supervision that my mother has received by the team of caregivers at Sunrise of San Mateo! My mother, who is in the advanced...

Sunrise of Belmont

1010 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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About Sunrise of BelmontCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in Belmont, CANear the San Mateo Medical CenterNext to Carlmont Village Shopping CenterFantastic views of the San Francisco peninsula coastal hillsNear a library, art center and parkSunrise of Belmont in Belmont,...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(21 reviews)

They made an effort, to make my loved one feel apart of a family. They showed kindness and patience. Overall, my loved one feels like they are at home. We chose this community because it is a close location,...

Sunrise of Redwood City

1 E Selby Ln, Redwood City, CA 94063

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Sunrise of Redwood City, you will enjoy living in a quiet, residential community by the San Francisco Bay, about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. Within easy reach of the shops, restaurants, and parks along El Camino Real, our community is just off the 101 and close to I-280,...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
5.0(1 review)

The staff to patient ratio seems very good. They are very attentive and kind. The place looks spotless and well kept. We have the cell number for the nurse and she is fast to respond to any questions we...

Bayview Villa

777 Bayview Dr, San Carlos, CA 94070

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.0(1 review)

This place has been wonderful, for the most part, with my loved one. They are caring and keep me informed. They are quick to respond to changes or needs that may arise. They try to accommodate special needs...

Vista Terrace of Belmont

900 6th Ave, Belmont, CA 94002

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Vista Terrace of Belmont Senior Living!We offer both independent and assisted living. We offer studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedroom apartments, many have lovely views of the bay area and also the Belmont hills, and some of our apartments have charming walk-out terraces. Pets are...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.0(2 reviews)

Lovely, small community of 55 or less. Great location. Very cute and clean apartments. Executive staff very kind and gives immediate attention to concerns or requests. Wish we had found it long ago. Great!!

The Stratford

601 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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Centrally located between San Francisco and Palo Alto, minutes from the airport, The Stratford is ideally situated in San Mateo. The ten-story structure offers spectacular views of the Bay and foothills, with 16 verdant acres of park across the street. A block away, San Mateo's comfortable...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.0(1 review)

Looks good. But lacks skilled nursing care on premises.

Ocean View Plaza

1001 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Provides: Assisted Living

Lesley Terrace

2400 Carlmont Dr, Belmont, CA 94002

Provides: Independent Living
4.0(1 review)

It was a beautiful place. They had activities to do. It was a large facility and they had a fourth floor for people who needed more care. The food wasn't very good, they didn't have much of a selection. They...

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Lesley Terrace Assisted Living Facility

2400 Carlmont Dr.,, Belmont, CA 94002

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...

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Gordon Manor

1616 Gordon St, Redwood City, CA 94061

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
3.0(2 reviews)

I liked that this was close to me. I liked that it was a mixed facility with assisted living and memory care combined together. My mother can do activities with higher functioning people. It also had a...

Hopkins Manor

1235 Hopkins Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Abigail Complete Care, Inc.

1230 Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062

Provides: Assisted Living

San Carlos Elms

707 Elm St, San Carlos, CA 94070

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

San Carlos Elms is a comfortable home setting with the security and benefits of supportive services to each resident. The Elms is conveniently located within easy walking distance of beautiful downtown San Carlos churches, Senior Center and City Library. Fire and Police Departments are within...

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4.5(1 review)

This is an excellent facility established by local residents for independent and assisted living and memory care. It's located within easy, safe walking distance of a friendly downtown area, providing a...

Redwood City Commons Apt

875 Walnut St # 111, Redwood City, CA 94063

Provides: Independent Living

Redwood Court Apartments

635 Spruce St, Redwood City, CA 94063

Provides: Independent Living

The Villa at San Mateo

4000 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403

Provides: Senior Apartments
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5.0(1 review)

Very nice

Crane PLACE-HUD-SENIORS

1331 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Provides: Independent Living

Vi at Palo Alto, a CCRC

620 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Located in the heart of Silicon Valley California, Vi at Palo Alto is a Life Plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), situated on 23 lush acres of Stanford Property. Our assisted and independent living community offers a wide array of amenities and benefits to...

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Edgewater Isle Senior Apts

1510 Marina Vis, San Mateo, CA 94404

Provides: Independent Living

Webster House

401 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Provides: Independent Living

Webster House is a continuing care retirement community located close to the Stanford University campus and a short walk from downtown Palo Alto.Sunrise Independent Living is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. Here,...

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Lytton Gardens

649 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes

Park Towers

700 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Provides: Senior Apartments

Channing House

850 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living

In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...

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Beauty Salon
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Cost of independent living in San Mateo County, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Mateo County is 5,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountain View, CA with an average of 4,000 per month.

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In San Mateo County, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Financial assistance

In San Mateo County, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Transportation

San Mateo County, California, is somewhat car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in San Mateo County include bus routes, train routes, and an ADA public paratransit service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. San Mateo County has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

Health care

San Mateo County offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including San Mateo Medical Center and Peninsula Medical Center.

Senior activities

If you’re looking to be encompassed in nature, San Mateo County is the perfect place. Nature enthusiasts can benefit from the area’s unique parks and outdoor activities. Visit the San Mateo Japanese Garden to clear your mind, hike the waterside Sawyer Camp Trail, or enjoy waterfront activities at Coyote Point Recreation Area. Wildlife enthusiasts can also enjoy learning about over 100 rescued animals at CuriOdyssey. Additionally, seniors can explore the shops at Hillsdale Shopping Center or benefit from social activities at the San Mateo Senior Center!

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Frequently asked questions

Oakmont of Montecito, Atria Park of San Mateo and Cogir of Brentwood are the top rated independent living facilities near San Mateo County, California. See full list of communities.

There are 30 independent living facilities near San Mateo County, California. See the full list.

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