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Sunrise of San Mateo

1660 Wolfe Drive

4.9(92 ratings)· San Mateo average: 3.9

Part of Sunrise Senior Living · 133 communities · 4.6★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
6
Licensed capacity
6 residents

California CDSS

Short-term stays
Available for post-surgical recovery
Nearby hospitals
Near Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula and Kaiser Redwood City
Furniture policy
Residents may bring their own furniture

What Families Think

Families describe Sunrise of San Mateo as a well-run assisted living and memory care community with attentive, communicative staff and a smooth transition process between care levels. Reviewers consistently praise the caregiving team by name and note the community's cleanliness and calm, homelike atmosphere.

The Good

  • Staff described as attentive, punctual, and responsive
  • Dedicated memory care wing for Alzheimer's residents
  • Smooth transition from assisted living to memory care
  • Daily family updates on resident wellbeing
  • Meals offer variety and balanced choices
  • Consistently high 4.9 Google rating

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Sunrise of San Mateo

Sunrise of San Mateo is an assisted living and memory care community located in San Mateo, California, situated near the heart of downtown on El Camino Real. The community serves seniors requiring various levels of care, including assisted living, memory care for those living with Alzheimer's and dementia, and short-term stays for post-surgical recovery.

The community offers individualized service plans tailored to each resident's needs and preferences. Care services include assistance with dressing, bathing, and medication management, with experienced designated care managers trained to provide high-quality support. Residents benefit from comprehensive services such as fresh meals prepared by an on-site chef, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and an emergency safety alert system.

Daily programming and activities are central to life at Sunrise of San Mateo, featuring fitness classes, flower arranging, art, a walking club, music, and recreational activities like basketball and volleyball. The community uses innovative tablet technology to personalize dining options based on dietary needs and preferences, and residents can enjoy meals in the dining room or in their suites. A bistro is available for additional snacks and socializing.

The physical environment includes light-filled spaces, an outdoor garden patio, walking paths, and spacious common areas. The community is located within walking distance of San Mateo Central Park with its Japanese Tea Garden and Historical Botanical Garden, and near Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Hospital and Kaiser Redwood City. Residents are welcome to bring their own furniture to personalize their apartments.

The community can accommodate special dietary needs including diabetic diet plans, pureed foods, fortified diets, and low-sodium diets. Residents may bring their own furniture to create a home-like environment within the community.

Types of Care

Assisted Living

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Reviews

4.9overall · 92 ratings combined

4.9★ on Google (92)

anna eikelbarner

Jun 2026

via Google

Three years ago, my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and I realized I needed to find a special place where he would be happy and well cared for. After looking at multiple facilities, I found Sunrise of San Mateo! They have a special wing dedicated for Alzheimer’s, and my husband was happy, comfortable, and engaged in activities. The staff is top notch! I am happy my husband received such love and respect at this facility, and we will never forget Sunrise’s kindness to him.

M Elizabeth

May 2026

via Google

The care team at Sunrise San Mateo has been very helpful to my mother. Her caregivers assist her with compassion and respect. In addition to the caregivers, special thanks to Joanne, Teresa, Sanjay, and Dania. They consistently approach their work with an extra warmth and kindness, which is contagious throughout the facility and spreads a welcoming atmosphere.

Alicia Baccei

May 2026

via Google

My mom has been at Sunrise for approx a month now and I have to say she is adapting well to her new home. The staff knows everyone by name and works hard to keep them busy. They keep family updated on how she is doing and the care team is great

Pamela Sargado

Mar 2026

via Google

I had a very positive experience with Sunrise of San Mateo Senior Living. Their team was punctual, attentive, and consistently thorough in everything they did. They were also very accommodating and made the whole process feel smooth and well organized. What stood out the most was how helpful they were in addressing concerns and offering practical solutions to the issues we discussed. They took the time to listen carefully and provided thoughtful guidance, which made a big difference. Communication was excellent throughout. The staff was very responsive and easy to reach whenever questions came up, and they kept us informed every step of the way. Overall, the team was professional, supportive, and clearly dedicated to providing great service.

Donna Copper

Feb 2026

via Google

Sunrise was one of 4 facilities my brother in law and I toured in San Mateo for my sister who was needing a lot of assistance for dementia. First impressions are important and Sunrise did not disappoint and continues to impress me after her living here for a year and a half. The facility itself is beautiful, comfortable, spacious, clean, stately, yet “homey”. The staff is welcoming and professional and make every effort to address emotional and physical needs. Daily communication with the staff is well received with timely and positive feedback with all concerns. The transition from assisted care to memory care was handled with sensitivity and wisdom from the staff which was extremely helpful. The meals prepared are well balanced and provide a variety of choices for residents. The Staff works hard at assisting individual needs and creating a positive meal time experience for each person. Many different activities are provided daily with an emphasis on music appreciation, and group participation like bingo and word games. Sunrise has helped ease worry and concern for my sister in many ways which we continue to be very grateful.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Sunrise of San Mateo offer?

Sunrise of San Mateo offers Assisted Living.

Where is Sunrise of San Mateo located?

Sunrise of San Mateo is located at 1660 Wolfe Drive in San Mateo, California.

What do families say about Sunrise of San Mateo?

Families describe Sunrise of San Mateo as a well-run assisted living and memory care community with attentive, communicative staff and a smooth transition process between care levels. Reviewers consistently praise the caregiving team by name and note the community's cleanliness and calm, homelike atmosphere.

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