Small board and care homes in San Mateo County
San Mateo County has 151 small board and care homes, 73% of the 207 licensed homes in the area. Each is licensed for six or fewer residents, usually in a house in a residential neighborhood, and is licensed by the state as a residential care facility for the elderly, the same as larger assisted living communities.
151 small board and care homes in San Mateo County
Noah's Care Home
San Mateo, San Mateo County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Olivia's Care Home
San Mateo, San Mateo County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Olivia's Care Home II
San Mateo, San Mateo County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Pacific Care Home V
San Mateo, San Mateo County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Peninsula Elderly Care Home
San Mateo, San Mateo County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Peninsula Elderly Care Home - Laurelwoo
San Carlos, San Mateo County
- 6 residents
- Hospice waiver
Portola Place
San Mateo, San Mateo County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Redwood Acres Residential Home
Redwood City, San Mateo County
- 6 residents
- Hospice waiver
About small board and care homes in San Mateo County
- Board and care homes
- 151
- Licensed beds
- 872
- Share of all homes
- 73%
- Report openings
- 0
39 of them (26%) are also licensed to care for residents with dementia. 130 have a hospice waiver, so residents can receive hospice care from a licensed hospice agency without moving.
We've checked the state licensing records for 151 homes here. 119 (79%) show no Type A or Type B citations, and 21 have at least one Type A citation, the more serious kind. Every listing links to its full state report.
The typical home here has held its license for about 14 years. Few homes in San Mateo County publish prices yet, so ask each one for its monthly rate and what it includes.
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Common questions about small board and care homes in San Mateo County
- What is a board and care home?
- A board and care home is a small residential care facility for the elderly, licensed for six or fewer residents and usually set in a house. It provides a room, meals, help with daily activities, and supervision, under the same state license as larger assisted living communities.
- How many board and care homes are in San Mateo County?
- San Mateo County has 151 small board and care homes, out of 207 licensed homes. 39 of them are also licensed to care for residents with dementia.
- How much do small board and care homes cost in San Mateo County?
- Prices vary by home, room, and level of care, and few small board and care homes in San Mateo County publish them. Ask each home for its monthly rate and what it includes.