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Page Reviewed / Updated – Nov. 7, 2024
Situated between California’s San Francisco Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains, San Mateo provides a home for , with seniors making up 16.4% of the population. Many of these seniors rely on memory care to support their quality of life after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and this care costs about $9,369 per month. This rate reflects a 25% premium on top of the $7,495 assisted living median that reports, stemming from memory care’s more specialized services and amenities. Monthly expenses in San Mateo exceed California’s midline of $7,813 the national baseline of $6,688.
After reviewing 26 memory care communities in San Mateo and adjacent Californian suburbs, Paying For Senior Care created a list of the 10 best facilities. Keep reading to discover each residence’s lifestyle, service and care highlights.
Note: Since data for San Mateo is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, San Francisco, instead.
Cadence Millbrae
Cadence Millbrae is a memory care community located in Millbrae, CA. It is conveniently situated within minutes from a Safeway, Trader Joe's, Cinemark Century at Tanforan, Millbrae Square, and San Bruno Towne Center, providing easy access to various entertainment and shopping venues.
The community features a large-screen TV lounge, an on-site movie theater, and an art studio, offering residents a variety of engaging activities. Cadence Millbrae also provides meals, has outdoor common areas, and allows pets. Additional amenities include a garden, organized activities, and an emergency response system, as well as communal dining and social events. Services such as nurses on staff, general transportation, and housekeeping are also available.
Features
- Large-screen TV lounge
- Onsite movie theater
- Art studio
Pacifica Senior Living Mission Villa
Pacifica Senior Living Mission Villa is located in Daly City, CA, less than 2 miles from the Serbian Cultural Center and Museum and Lucky Chances Casino. Notable features include a full-time activity director, emergency alert pendants or wristbands, and an outdoor dining space.
The community provides organized activities and programs, meals, and outdoor common areas, including a garden. Pets are allowed. Additional amenities include on-site parking, shared common areas, and facilitated field trips. Services such as general and medical transportation, special dietary accommodations, and housekeeping are also available. The staff is trained in mental health care, ensuring residents receive appropriate support.
Features
- Full-time activity director
- Emergency alert pendant or wristband
- Outdoor dining space
Ivy Park at Belmont
Ivy Park at Belmont is a memory care community located in Belmont, CA, less than a mile from McDougal Park. It offers pet care and walking services, on-site maintenance, and spa services.
The community provides meals, an emergency response system, and organized activities. Residents can enjoy outdoor common areas, a restaurant on-site, and social activities. Services like general transportation, medication management, personal care, and housekeeping are also available, ensuring residents have the support they need.
Features
- Pet care & walking
- On-site maintenance
- Spa services
Sunrise of San Mateo
Sunrise of San Mateo is located on El Camino Real in San Mateo, CA. It is within walking distance of San Mateo Central Park, where residents and their families can enjoy the rose garden, Japanese Tea Garden, and Historical Botanical Garden.
Notable features include monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse, Wi-Fi availability, and a bistro for snacks throughout the day. The community also provides outdoor common areas and meals and allows pets. Residents can participate in social activities, facilitated field trips, and health and wellness programs. Services such as medication management, general transportation, and housekeeping are also available.
Features
- Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
- Wi-Fi available
- Bistro for snacks throughout the day
Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame
Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame is located in Burlingame, CA, near several shopping centers like Woodlake Shopping Center, The Landmark, and Broadway Plaza. It is also close to healthcare facilities such as Sutter Health and Sequoia Hospital.
The community offers laundry and linen service, weekly housekeeping, and a 24-hour security system. Other amenities include pets allowed, an emergency response system, and organized activities and programs. Residents can also enjoy outdoor common areas, provided meals, and social activities/events.
Features
- Laundry and Linen Service
- Weekly housekeeping
- 24-hour security system
Atria Park of San Mateo
Atria Park of San Mateo is located in San Mateo, CA, less than half a mile from Lakeshore Park and Marten's Field. This memory care community offers an Alzheimer's and dementia support group, a concierge service, and community laundry service.
The community provides outdoor common areas, meals, and an emergency response system. Residents can enjoy organized activities, social events, and spiritual programs. Additional services include general transportation, medication management, personal care, and housekeeping. With a restaurant on-site and fitness facilities, Atria Park of San Mateo aims to meet the diverse needs of its residents.
Features
- Alzheimer's and dementia support group
- Concierge service
- Community laundry service
Aegis Living San Francisco
Aegis Living San Francisco is located in South San Francisco, CA, near Westborough Park and Westborough Square. This memory care community is notable for its science-based cognitive therapies designed to support residents' mental health. It also has discreet security measures to prevent wandering behaviors, ensuring residents stay safe. Additionally, visiting community physicians and other medical professionals provide on-site care.
The community offers organized activities, outdoor common areas, and a garden. Pets are allowed, and an emergency response system is in place. Residents can enjoy provided meals, social activities, and salon services. The community also offers health and wellness programs, communal dining, and entertainment activities. Services include nurses on staff, physical therapy, general transportation, and housekeeping.
Features
- Rooted in science-based cognitive therapies
- Discreet security measures prevent wandering behaviors and keep residents safely at home
- Visiting community physicians and other visiting medical
Oakmont of Burlingame
Oakmont of Burlingame is a memory care community located in Burlingame, CA, just 15 minutes away from the Millbrae Train Museum. Notable features include 24/7 access to a concierge physician, a rooftop lounge, and an activity room and art studio.
The community also offers an emergency response system, outdoor common areas, and flexible dining options. Residents can enjoy meals provided by an on-site chef, participate in group exercise, and take part in social activities and events. Additional services include medication management, general transportation, and housekeeping, ensuring a comfortable and supportive living environment.
Features
- 24/7 access to the concierge physician
- Rooftop lounge
- Activity room and art studio
Atria at Foster Square
Atria at Foster Square is a memory care community located in Foster City, CA, just a half-mile from Leo J. Ryan Park Gazebo. This community offers an on-site movie theater, group outings accompanied by specially trained staff, and cognitive exercises designed to support mental health.
The community provides outdoor common areas, meals, organized activities, and on-site parking. Residents can also enjoy yoga/stretching opportunities, a restaurant, and social events. Services include personal care, medication management, transportation, and housekeeping. The staff is trained in fitness, wellness, and mental health care, ensuring comprehensive support for residents.
Features
- On-site movie theater
- Group outings accompanied by specially trained staff
- Cognitive exercises available
Oakmont of Redwood City
Oakmont of Redwood City is located in Redwood City, CA, just meters away from Menlo Park Fire District Station 3 and the Target shopping center. This memory care community offers utilities and cable hookup, a movie theater, and a hydro spa.
Residents can enjoy garden and outdoor common areas, provided meals, and an emergency response system. Additional services include special diets and dietary accommodations, medication management, and general transportation services.
Features
- Utilities and Cable hookup
- Movie Theater
- Hydro Spa