4.9(35 ratings)· San Mateo average: 4.5
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Families describe The Stratford as a warm, well maintained assisted living community in San Mateo where staff are attentive and many residents and employees have stayed for years. Reviewers highlight spacious units, an active social calendar, and a close-knit, familial atmosphere, reflected in a 4.9 out of 5 rating across 35 Google reviews.
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The Stratford is a senior living community in San Mateo, California offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 35 reviews.
The Stratford is an assisted living community in San Mateo, licensed for up to 6 residents. The facility features spacious units with full kitchens, in-room laundry, and large windows. Amenities include a heated swimming pool and spa, gym, game room, home theater, library, and dedicated guest rooms. The community is located across from Central Park.
Reviewers consistently praise the building's design, cleanliness, and upkeep. Multiple residents and visitors noted the welcoming atmosphere, quality of the dining program, and the caliber of the staff across all departments. The community offers both on-site and off-site activities, and maintains nursing staff and an intermediate level assisted living clinic for medical support.
Those familiar with The Stratford highlight the sense of community among residents from different backgrounds and the friendly, accommodating approach of the entire team. One reviewer who has lived there for five years called it "the loveliest senior/assisted living facility that I know of." Families and residents report feeling well cared for and no longer isolated, with strong support for health and wellness.
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Help Me Choose4.9overall · 35 ratings combined
4.9★ on Google (35)
Roberta Hamilton
Aug 2026
AbilityPath had the honor of holding our monthly meeting at the Stratford this month. The environment was warm, beautifully maintained, and the service & morning trips were outstanding. Thank you to the entire team for supporting our event and we look forward to seeing you again in December.<br>Roberta Hamilton<br>AbilityPath Chair
Marie Luise Otto
Jul 2026
This is a lovely place to live in your senior years.<br>A wonderful community very friendly and welcoming..<br>Superb staff and many amenities available to enhance your life<br>here. Very supportive health wellness program.<br>Many different acivittes provided and a great sense of<br>community makes Stratford a unique place to live.
Grace Ghiselli
Jun 2026
What a lovely senior residence! Friendly staff, beautiful spaces, and wonderful amenities. I truly enjoy helping new residents adjust their decor to the their new home, and the staff helps the process so nicely. I look forward to living there some day!
meagan fernandes
May 2026
I had the pleasure of meeting the whole crew and can not put in to words what a fabulous team 👏 you have there! You are in good hand with the Stratford team!
Karen Nibbi
May 2026
We had looked at other places and after 60 years in Burlingame we visited the Stratford and it was love at first sight. How wonderful and we are so pleased with everything about it. A great choice.
The Stratford offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.
The Stratford is located at 601 Laurel Avenue in San Mateo, California.
The Stratford carries a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 35 Google reviews. Families describe The Stratford as a warm, well maintained assisted living community in San Mateo where staff are attentive and many residents and employees have stayed for years. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
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