Community profile

Harbor at Hillsdale

2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.785 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Harbor at Hillsdale

Harbor at Hillsdale offers discreet assistance with daily tasks like bathing and getting dressed, Harbor at Hillsdale has a licensed nurse on-site 24/7 to provide care services such as diabetic management and mobility support. For families facing the challenges of dementia, Harbor at Hillsdale recently expanded and enhanced its memory care neighborhood, relocating it to a larger space within the community. Features include an open layout with combined dining, living and event space, a secure interior courtyard and new, thoughtfully designed apartments with modern features. In addition to chef-prepared meals and 24/7 support from a dedicated staff, residents of Harbor at Hillsdale also benefit from a robust events calendar featuring engaging opportunities every day from yoga classes and happy hours to jewelry workshops and musical performances.

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

$4,700/month

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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

$6,500/month

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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

$8,200/month

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Semi-Private

Memory Care

$6,700/month

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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

$4,700/month

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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

$6,500/month

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Tracked published prices

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Studio$4,700 observed · tracking future changes
$4,700Aug 3, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.7 out of 5 from 85 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Excellent Memory Care Experience

I recently moved my dad into the memory care unit at Harbor at Hillsdale Senior Living, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the moment he arrived, the staff attended to his every need and went out of their way to make him feel at home. They treated him with kindness, compassion, and genuine care, which gave me tremendous peace of mind. Visiting was always a joy because I felt just as welcome as he did. The community is exceptionally well run, clean, and organized, with a warm, inviting atmosph

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
K SMay 7, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Very Fortunate Find in San Mateo for Assisted Living

So far, I'd give it 5 stars. Very attentive and helpful staff from what I've seen. Good food and amenities. Nice roof top sun area and library. Pleasant and efficient. Responsive maintenance.

AnonymousApril 24, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Initial Harbor review

Good location Friendly staff Initial affordability but don't know how much they will raise the rent Application cost is extremely high

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousMarch 11, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Review for Harbor at Hillsdale

Director [name removed] never returned my phone calls. My mom LOVES the chef and food. Staff sometimes enter her room unannounced, she really dislikes this.

MarkFebruary 27, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Atria Park of San Mateo

care givers were so kind and capable of providing great care for my husband. I had only one issue that was difficult when my husband fell out of bed and Atria would not allow bed rails to prevent that - their answer was for me to pay [amount removed] per week to hire a care giver to watch him all night, every night! Only when he went on hospice did we get a bed that prevented his falling.

AnonymousDecember 5, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Supportive Memory Care

They get a 5 for the stage of life my Mom was in, Atria was a very caring place for her. I would definitely recommend Atria to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one.

Richard BOctober 1, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 3, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Gluten-free
  • Pureed Meals
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Meals Provided

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • American Sign Language
  • Vietnamese
  • Filipino
  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Spanish
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Chinese
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Activities & engagement

  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Holiday Parties
  • Jewish Services
  • Walking Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Karaoke
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Gardening Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Community Service Programs
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Catholic Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Bible Study Group
  • Wii Bowling
  • Cooking Classes
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Men's Club
  • Birthday Parties

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Garden View
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Kitchenette

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 3, 2026.

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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