Community profile

The Stratford

601 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo, CA

Independent Living

About the community

About The Stratford

The Stratford is ideally situated in San Mateo, California, and is centrally located between San Francisco and Palo Alto. The ten-story structure offers spectacular views of the Bay and foothills, with 16 acres of park across the street. A block away, San Mateo's comfortable downtown beckons with banks, shops and services. Maintain a rewarding lifestyle at The Stratford. Community Amenities and Services The Stratford offers assisted living and memory care services. Staff is available 24 hours a day to provide personalized care as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. Housekeeping, laundry, and trash removal services keep your environment clean and tidy, while giving you more time to participate in activities. Participate in a variety of enriching activities that stimulate your mind, body, and spirit. Start your day with exercise programs, create works of art with arts and crafts, lounge with friends in common areas, read your favorite book, challenge your friends to games such as bingo and trivia, and more. Enjoy three meals per day in the restaurant-style dining room, where the professional chef uses fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices to create well-balanced dishes. Living Arrangements Choose from a studio, one-bedroom apartment, or semi-private room. Schedule a tour of The Stratford to learn more about the amenities of your new home. State Licensing Information To explore the licensing information and compliance histories of senior living communities in the state of California, visit the California Community Care Facility Search directory . Related articles Your Complete Guide to Assisted Living Residential Care Homes: Senior Care in a Home-like Setting A Delicious Diabetic Diet Plan for Seniors

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 3, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Gluten-free
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Room Service

Health & wellness

  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Spanish
  • English
  • German
  • Filipino
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Covered Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Activities & engagement

  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Activities On-site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • Community Service Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Water Aerobics
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

Outdoor spaces

  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Piano or Organ
  • Jacuzzi
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Library

Apartment & room features

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Fireplaces
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Full kitchen
  • Bath Tubs

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.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required
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