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Kimochi

453 N San Mateo Drive

3.7(3 ratings)· San Mateo average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
14
Licensed capacity
14 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Kimochi Inc
Cultural focus
Japanese-style meals tied to a 1983 tradition
Resident mobility
Accepts both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents
Care classification
Non-medical assisted living, not skilled nursing care

What Families Think

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Kimochi San Mateo is a small, 14-resident assisted living home that grew out of a Japanese-American senior care tradition dating back to 1983, offering Japanese-style meals and support for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents. With only a few online reviews, feedback is mixed, ranging from a complaint about kitchen cleanliness to praise calling the community 'excellent.'

What reviewers praise

  • Small, intimate setting for just 14 residents
  • Japanese-style meals prepared on-site
  • Serves both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents
  • Rooted in a senior care tradition since 1983
  • 24-hour supervised care with wheelchair accessibility

What reviewers flag

  • One report of a dirty kitchen and refrigerators
  • No published pricing information available
  • Very limited number of online reviews to judge from

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Kimochi is a senior living community in San Mateo, California offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

About Kimochi

Kimochi San Mateo is a residential care facility in San Mateo, California, offering non-medical assisted living for seniors who are ambulatory and non-ambulatory. The community houses 14 residents and provides 24-hour supervised care with wheelchair accessibility.

Staff assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and medication management. The facility monitors general health and develops individualized care plans for each resident based on their assessed needs.

Kimochi San Mateo serves three nutritious meals daily, with Japanese-style food prepared on-site. The community extends a Japanese tradition of senior care that began with Kimochi Home, established in San Francisco's Japantown in 1983, bringing that model to residents of the Peninsula.

Types of Care at Kimochi

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Kitchen
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management

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Reviews of Kimochi

3.7overall · 3 ratings combined

3.7★ on Google (3)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Kimochi offer?

Kimochi offers Assisted Living.

Where is Kimochi located?

Kimochi is located at 453 N San Mateo Drive in San Mateo, California.

What do families say about Kimochi?

Kimochi carries a 3.7 out of 5 rating from 3 Google reviews. Kimochi San Mateo is a small, 14-resident assisted living home that grew out of a Japanese-American senior care tradition dating back to 1983, offering Japanese-style meals and support for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents. With only a few online reviews, feedback is mixed, ranging from a complaint about kitchen cleanliness to praise calling the community 'excellent.' 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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