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Independent Living in San Mateo, CA

Communities with an address in San Mateo, CA. Prices shown below remain visible without a phone number.

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Calson Management

Harbor at Hillsdale

2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA, 94403

4.7 (85 reviews)12 photos6 floor plans110 amenities
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

Published starting price

From $4,700/month

Checked August 3, 2026

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Sunrise Senior Living

Sunrise of San Mateo

955 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94402

4.5 (36 reviews)16 photos7 floor plans85 amenities
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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Public price not found

Checked August 3, 2026

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The Peninsula Regent

1 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401

30 photos2 floor plans55 amenities
Independent Living

Published starting price

From $5,436/month

Checked August 3, 2026

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Sterling Court

850 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94401

4.3 (2 reviews)4 floor plans13 amenities
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Published starting price

From $4,950/month

Checked August 3, 2026

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Sunrise Senior Living

The Stratford

601 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo, CA, 94401

22 photos65 amenities
Independent Living

Published starting price

Public price not found

Checked August 3, 2026

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Park Towers

700 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401

Independent Living

Published starting price

Public price not found

Checked August 3, 2026

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Starting-price patterns in San Mateo

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How senior living options compare

Assisted living$6,080median of 3 communities
Memory care$8,989median of 2 communities
Independent living$4,950median of 3 communities

Starting prices by floor-plan type

Studio$4,825median across 2 communities
1 bedroom$6,500median across 3 communities
2 bedrooms$7,770median across 2 communities

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How to pay for independent living in San Mateo, CA

Families often combine private income or assets with benefits for which a resident qualifies. Coverage depends on the person, care setting, and facility contract—never assume that a program pays room and board.

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