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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in San Mateo, senior citizen apartments in San Mateo might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in San Mateo and consider their options. With 13 senior rentals in San Mateo, CA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale San Mateo 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in San Mateo, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Central, Western Hills and Sugarloaf.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hayward, Daly City or Laurel.
Types of care available in San Mateo, CA
Senior Apartments
The staff is very caring and helpful to my mother and brother. The facility has recently remodeled the common areas with new paint, flooring and new table and chairs in the dining room. The facility has a welcoming feeling as soon as you enter it. The facility seems to be short staffed on Saturdays and it may take longer for the residents to get help. I also noticed that they are training new staff so hopefully this concern will be resolved.
I rate them a five on everything except friendliness. On that they get a ten!!!!! My loved one's circumstances were such she was there a little more than two months. It was an interim stop between acute care and home. They knew that. She was sort of a grump, but everyone treated her well--staff and residents. I am grateful to The Broadmoor for my loved one's positive experience.
Since I live in Orange County, I have only visited my Dad a few times there. My sister, on the other hand is there at least 1 - 2 times a week. We find the facility quite adequate for. The people are very friendly and seem to care about each person. They are willing to help in any way you ask. They provide a monthly menu for the meals, have live entertainment, and televisions available in each room as well as in the lobby. Each person has a nice bed and a closet to store their clothes. Overall, the facility is large and allows those that are mobile to move quite a bit. They also have a large yard that they have been improving upon. This is especially nice in the summer.
501 King Dr, Daly City, CA 94015
At Serra Highlands Senior Living, you'll find a serene and welcoming senior community with all the comforts of home. Residents enjoy a diverse social calendar with an extensive continued learning program. Surrounded by beautiful wooded walkways, Serra Highlands Senior Livingprovides views of the...
I picked this community, because I had another relative there during COVID-19, and he was well taken care of. I would recommend to others.
1560 Middle Ln, Hayward, CA 94545
My mom lived at Scott Villa for 5 years and they took wonderful care of her. They are affordable (by comparison), clean, and run by the most caring, lovely staff. My mom was a tough case and they handled all...
24647 Mohr Dr, Hayward, CA 94545
The Arcadian Residential Community assisted living is located in the beautiful city of Hayward. Located just 25 miles outside of San Francisco, Hayward has quiet parks with plenty of walking trails, an extensive list of culturally diverse restaurants, and numerous shops and businesses to visit....
Our experience was great with Arcadian Residential Community when our loved one was there. The community was very clean, and the staff were helpful and caring. Overall, we would recommend the community to...
4619 Brunswick St, Daly City, CA 94014
Sign By Jan 15th, Just Pay $99 to move in and Rent won't be due until March 2021! Welcome to the Brunswick Street Apartments offering studio apartments for 55+ seniors! Conveniently located near public transportation, eateries, Daly City's main streets, our beautiful property has amenities...
4000 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
Very nice
700 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
433 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
1060 Terra Nova Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044
35 Lillian Ct, San Francisco, CA 94124
140 Cashmere St, San Francisco, CA 94124
35300 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560
3711 Nineteenth Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
35322 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560
The average cost of senior living in San Mateo is 2,583 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Leandro, CA with an average of 2,016 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
A smaller Bay Area city, San Mateo sits nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay and augments its ideal location with many memorable parks, an active downtown area, and popular museums.
In San Mateo, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.
The median monthly cost of a senior apartment is around $3,500 in the state of California.
The total household expenses associated with living in San Mateo are rated 31 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also substantially above the average.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
Household Expenses | Health Care | Insurance | Entertainment | Grocery | Clothing |
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131 | 160 | 130 | 130 | 123 | 121 |
Income and Housing
Median income age 45-64 | Median income age 65+ | Median household income | Average individual income | Median employee salary | Average property tax | One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate |
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$113,031 per year | $62,398 per year | $102,688 per year | $54,048 per year | $71,017 per year | $8,455 per year | $2,411 per month |
The top hospitals that service San Mateo include:
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
Like much of coastal California, San Mateo has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and cool summers, where temperatures are moderated throughout the year by ocean breezes. Summers in San Mateo tend to be dry with cool winds and fog — an effect of the Santa Cruz Mountains which stand between the city and the Pacific — and winters usually have more rainfall. Like most of the Bay Area, San Mateo County has different microclimates as a result of varying elevation levels and weather influences from the ocean, which means that certain areas are noticeably sunnier on a regular basis, whereas others tend to receive much more rainfall. The average humidity level in San Mateo is 73%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 80%.
Seasonal Temperatures
January Average | January Maximum | January Minimum |
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50°F | 57°F | 43°F |
July Average | July Maximum | July Minimum |
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63°F | 71°F | 55°F |
Air Quality
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
Precipitation
Population Statistics
Median age | Percent of population over 65 | Population | Population Density | Average Household Size |
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41.1 | 15.1% | 105,907 | 8,731.3 per square mile | 2.4 |
Race & Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native | Asian | Black | Hispanic or Latino | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Two or More Races | White (not Hispanic or Latino) |
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0.5% | 23.0% | 2.0% | 24.8% | 2.0% | 6.5% | 43.1% |
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index for San Francisco.
2016 Presidential Election Results for San Mateo County
Democratic | Republican | Other |
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76.4% | 18.7% | 4.9% |
A smaller Bay Area city, San Mateo sits nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay and augments its ideal location with many memorable parks, an active downtown area, and popular museums.
At Coyote Point, a large coastal park and one of the city’s most prominent destinations, visitors gaze north for breathtaking views of the Golden Gate City and can spend an entire day at CuriOdyssey, an interactive science museum with wildlife and environmental exhibits. Just outside of town to the south, the historic landmark Filioli is a 654-acre country estate encompassing a Georgian Revival mansion, pristine Italian gardens, an orchard, and nature trails.
Downtown San Mateo features more than 800 restaurants, bars, and shops — plus historic buildings and local street art largely influenced by the city’s Spanish and Japanese roots — making it one of the most vibrant business districts among suburban towns in the Bay Area. Families praise San Mateo Central Park, known for its Japanese Garden with a pond and tea house, as well as an ice skating rink and a miniature train. Other in-town getaways for outdoors enthusiasts include Seal Point Park for bayfront windsurfing, Mariners Point Golf Center for a short course along the coast, and Laurelwood Park for picturesque picnic spots and trails leading to Sugarloaf Mountain. Sawyer Camp Trail — a paved, six-mile-long path along Crystal Springs Reservoir — begins just on the west edge of town and makes scenic hiking and biking as convenient as ever.
Transportation
As part of the Bay Area, San Mateo offers many public transportation options. The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) provides bus service through San Mateo and surrounding cities in the county, and the Oakland-based AC Transit bus service provides routes across San Francisco Bay to Alameda County via the San Mateo Bridge. The commuter rail service Caltrain runs from San Jose to San Francisco and has three stations within San Mateo. SamTrans has a Senior Mobility Guide and offers discounted rates for seniors as well as a paratransit service. AC Transit and Caltrain also offer discounted tickets for seniors.
The Broadmoor, Sycamore Hills By the Bay and Brunswick Street Apartments are the top rated senior apartments near San Mateo, California. See full list of communities.
There are 13 senior apartments near San Mateo, California. See the full list.
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