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10 Best Nursing Homes in San Carlos, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a San Carlos nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in San Carlos, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in San Carlos or another care type is right for you. Browse 44 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in San Carlos.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Hayward, San Mateo or Palomar Park.

Nursing Homes Facilities near San Carlos, CA

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Recent reviews of Nursing Homes in San Carlos, 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 .

Ivy Park at 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 .

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0

Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Sunrise of San Mateo

955 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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32 reviews

I had a wonderful experience meeting [name removed] and [name removed] . They are so kind and comforting. I also met the the nurse [name removed] . Overall I had such a positive experience meeting staff...

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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Atria at Foster Square

707 Thayer Ln, Foster City, CA 94404

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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61 reviews

Overall Atria is by far the only facility we toured that is bright, clean, spacious and well staffed. The community areas are clean and the cleaning staff for the rooms are good. The long term staff are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria at Foster Square residents enjoy contemporary, upscale surroundings in the heart of Foster Square, a new residential and retail neighborhood in Foster City just south of San Francisco. The community’s central location puts older people within easy walking distance of boutiques, cafés and...

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Ivy Park at Belmont

1010 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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25 reviews

The new director is very responsive and approachable. Staff is warm and helpful. I do wish they could wash the carpets more often. They also need to provide more activities.

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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Atria Park of San Mateo

2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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70 reviews

My loved one is a resident at Atria Park. The front desk staff and management have all been very kind and helpful. The laundry, housekeeping and chef have also been very good. They have been very receptive...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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For more than 20 years, Atria has served the families of San Mateo. The community will seek LEED® certification for sustainable design, construction and operation.In addition to discreet assistance with daily tasks like bathing and getting dressed, Atria Park of San Mateo has a licensed nurse...

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Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park

800 Roble Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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15 reviews

Meadow Gardens has had several management changes in the 2+ years my conservator has been there. The current management is great. The staff has been caring throughout the stay. A good location, with sunny...

Provides: Memory Care

Welcome to Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park Memory Care community! We are a cozy, one story community nestled in a residential neighborhood. This charming community offers Memory Care services to our residents who have dementia/Alzheimer's. We have capacity for 43.Our residents enjoy a large, secure...

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Brookdale Redwood City

485 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061

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68 reviews

We were so happy we used a place for mom. We were lucky to be assigned to [name removed] who helped us find assisted living for our Uncle when under pressure to find housing within 3 days.She could not have...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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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Palm Villas

1931 Woodside Drive, Redwood City, CA 94061

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13 reviews

I would tell others looking into Palm Villas that it is a very nice, very clean facility. The main reason we chose Palm Villas was because during our tour, clients were there and they highly recommended...

Provides: Memory Care

Palm Villas in beautiful Fremont California offers a clean atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. The surrounding area is serene and pleasant and outdoor areas are tastefully furnished and landscaped for many enjoyable afternoons. Fremont California also offers pleasant weather year...

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The Trousdale

1819 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

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We have been very happy with our experience at The Trousdale. The managing director here is really, really good. The staff members here are all very dedicated to their residents, they do have some turnover...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oakmont of Burlingame

1818 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

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19 reviews

The staff is wonderful, very helpful and caring. LPN's are on top of the residents' health and care needs. Other residents have been welcoming. The meals are good, although service in the dining room is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our Burlingame location has enriched the lives of many seniors and their families throughout our 7 years in the community. Sunrise is the pioneer of gold-standard Senior Living and continues to pave the path as we celebrate our 40th year! With our Assisted Living, tiered Memory Care...

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Palo Alto Commons

4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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7 reviews

My loved one is currently a resident at Palo Alto Commons and everything about her experience at this facility has been great so far. Things seem to be working out well for her. The move in process went...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Palo Alto Commons is family owned and has been operating since 1990. Providing premier assisted living, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and exclusive, specialized higher levels of care in a lovely, residential setting. A month to month rental structure allows for flexibility and peace of mind. Our...

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Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame

250 Myrtle Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.7
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131 reviews

I would say it's a good place overall. Communication from staff could be a little better but overall is ok. Clean and staff is friendly and cares about the wellbeing of my Mom. Honestly, price because it's...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Set within the City of Trees on the San Francisco Peninsula, Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame offers a progressive senior living community for active adults. We're located across the street from Washington Park, which provides scenic views for nearly every apartment. We are also convenient to...

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Silverado Belmont Hills

1301 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002

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12 reviews

Silverado is a beautiful home. It is always clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and attentive to the residents. The activities are fun and the residents really seem to enjoy them. The level of...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...

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Oakmont of Redwood City

1 E Selby Ln, Redwood City, CA 94063

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14 reviews

We had to relocate our 92 year young mom, just about a year ago, from a home our dad built 60 years ago and although it was a tough emotional transition The Oakmont staff made the rest of the move almost...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Oakmont 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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Mills Estate Villa

1733 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010

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5 reviews

I first found out about Mills Estate and Burlingame Villas years ago when I wrote an article for a newspaper I used to work at. When my mother needed care, I have placed her in Mills Estate Villa for...

Provides: Assisted Living

Our fully licensed assisted living facility in San Mateo county, Mills Estate Villa, provides housing along with just the right balance of supportive services and health-related care. Our assisted living facility is located in Burlingame just outside of San Mateo, is easily accessible from...

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Bayview Villa

777 Bayview Dr, San Carlos, CA 94070

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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...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Voralto Living of Belmont

900 6th Ave, Belmont, CA 94002

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14 reviews

Dad is doing very well here. He is not doing as much as I would like to see him do but the staff is always encouraging him to do things but that is not really his personality which is fine. The food is good...

Provides: Memory Care
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One of the Peninsulas most centrally located communities, just steps from a Cal Train station, El Camino Real, HWY 101, Downtown Belmont and minutes up Ralston Avenue to 280; Voralto Living at Belmont is a convenient location for those seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living or families...

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Cogir of Vista Terrace

900 6th Ave, Belmont, CA 94002

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3 reviews

The property at the Cogir of Vista Terrace is limited for activities. There is nowhere to meet and greet outside. There is also not enough variety on the food menu.

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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Ivy Park at Palo Alto

2701 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 reviews

We picked this community, because my aunt knew people who lived thereThe facility is very nice as are the services. Interactions with the team is somewhat challenging as there's no single point of contact....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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About Sunrise of Palo AltoCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in Palo Alto, CA.Near Stanford hospitals and clinics, as well as Palo Alto Medical Foundation.Easy access to Stanford University, theatres, and Palo Alto Art Center; walking distance to shopping and dining on...

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Silver Oaks

16 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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5 reviews

The facility provided her a hospital bed until I was able to get one; very reasonable and kind management. The staff members were extremely helpful and caring. Keep in mind, my mom was placed in care during...

Provides: Memory Care
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We are family owned and managed offering care home accommodations in the San Francisco peninsula area for seniors in need of living assistance. In specific homes we have the ability to care for seniors with special needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's, immobility, incontinence and other special...

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Burlingame Villa Inc

1117 Rhinette Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010

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2 reviews
Provides: Memory Care

Our Burlingame, CA memory care community features exceptional memory care at affordable rates. Our community is located in the heart of Burlingame in the same neighborhood as Mills-Peninsula Hospital just outside of San Mateo. What is unique in our memory care community is the care given to the...

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The Magnolia of Millbrae

201 Chadbourne Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030

1 review

They loved it there. It is independent living. Each room had it's own little kitchen and a microwave but they ate meals in the dining room. the service was nice and they had a lot of activities going on. It...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

San Carlos Elms

707 Elm St, San Carlos, CA 94070

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...

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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Magnolia Gardens Care Center

1609 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010

1 review

The people were not bad, it was hard to be alone, but there was constantly traffic up and down the halls, so there were always people coming and going. The people who do physical therapy, we were pretty...

Provides: Nursing Homes

On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...

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Devonshire Oaks

3635 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062

1 review
Provides: Nursing Homes

Gordon Manor

1616 Gordon St, Redwood City, CA 94061

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...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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San Carlos, California

Nursing Homes

A nursing home provides room and board to at least two individuals who are not related by blood or by marriage to the administrator. This type of community provides its inhabitants with 24-hour care administered by registered nurses. These nurses offer personal care, maintenance and other health related services for those who are unable to take care of themselves.

Nursing homes can be a convenient and comfortable care alternative for persons 65 years or older, however nursing homes will often individuals 55 and above seldom heard of in senior care regarding care types. There are some services that may come at a cost to residents which can include flowers and plants, cosmetic and grooming items, and a private room, unless medically needed. Nursing homes are required to provide pharmaceutical services, routine personal hygiene items, emergency dental services, and medically-related social services to residents. Many residents of nursing homes are humans with interpersonal social issues. These can span verbal antagonism, resisting assistance, or an urge to wander. A significant number of nursing home occupants are individuals who experience difficulty with hearing and sight, have incontinence issues, have mental or physical disabilities, or require assistance with daily tasks such as bathing. Types of amenities and services provided at nursing homes can include adult day services , room and board, monitoring serious illness and unstable health status, and patient and caregiver education.

Cost of Living

The price of a care community is influenced by the city in which it is located. San Carlos has a median home value of $1,251,370 and the median cost of rent is around $3,115 per month. The rent burden for San Carlos is about 20.8% of the average person’s monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Based on gender, 47.7% are male and 52.3% are female. The median age of San Carlos is 42 years old. Racially, the population of San Carlos is 0.6% black, 14.8% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.9% other or not specified, 0.1% Native American, 5.1% mixed race, 77.3% white, and 10.2% Hispanic. San Carlos has a population density of 2,135 people per square mile. The current population of San Carlos consists of 30,499 people. In terms of education, 30.8% have a graduate degree, 9.1% have a high-school diploma, and 66.3% have a college degree. Out of the total population of San Carlos, 6.5% have some form of disability, 2.8% live in poverty, 71.2% participate in the labor force, and 2.8% do not have health insurance. In San Carlos, 4.4% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces.

State Information

An overview of California

Overall, California ranks 19th out of all states in quality of life and 7th in healthcare. The natural beauty of California is ranked 5th in the nation. In terms of resources, California has a cost of living index of 138.7, a grocery index rating of 121.4, and a housing index rating of 227.3. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than said average. The state of California has 391 hospitals and 1,108 health centers, providing care to a population of 39,715,372. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Mills-peninsula Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and And Santa Monica’s UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of religious values, 31% of California’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 23,558 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Buddhist-2%, and Hindu-2%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In California there are 395 masonic lodges. The state has a median age of 37 and 26% of its population being over the age of 55. During the latest presidential election, 32% voted for the Republican candidate while 62% voted for the Democratic candidate. In terms of diversity, California ranks 1st in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly.

State-wide weather information

The average humidity across the state is 61%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 81% in the month of July. On average, California has an air quality index rating of around 57.1 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of August with a rating of 83.0 AQI. On average, the state receives 2.04 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of December at around 16.26 inches. During the summer, the average temperature in California is around 71F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 116F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 34F during the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in California drops to around 47F. The average high winter temperature is around 76F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 8F during the month of January. While residents of California mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in California can include earthquakes (high), floods, and and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in California

The state of California has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of Joshua tree, chamise, California poppy, and redwood. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the black bears, the snakes, the coyotes, or the cougars. The state animal of California is the California grizzly bear.

Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction.

Frequently asked questions

Greenhills Care Home, Greenhills Care Home and Cogir of Brentwood are the top-rated nursing homes near San Carlos, California. See full list of communities.

There are 44 nursing homes near San Carlos, California. See the full list.

The best nursing home facilities near you in San Carlos, California are Sunrise of San Mateo. These nursing home communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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