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San Carlos Elms

707 Elm Street

5(4 ratings)· San Carlos average: 4.6

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Quick Facts

Total units
130
Licensed capacity
130 residents

California CDSS

Ownership
Locally owned nonprofit operator
Pricing model
Pay only for services actually used
Family connection
24/7 video streaming of community activities for families

What Families Think

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Families of San Carlos Elms residents describe a warm, close-knit assisted living community where staff feel like family and residents enjoy an easy, comfortable lifestyle. Reviewers highlight the walkable San Carlos location, spacious apartments, and attentive care, though the sample of reviews is very small.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as kind, caring, and like family
  • Praised for good food and lively activities
  • Walkable location near library, shops, pharmacy, bank
  • Spacious one-bedroom apartments with balconies and closets
  • Care and empathy extend to family members too

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing available to compare costs
  • Very few reviews (only 4) to judge consistency

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

San Carlos Elms is a senior living community in San Carlos, California offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

About San Carlos Elms

San Carlos Elms is an assisted living and memory care community located in San Carlos, California. The community is locally owned and operated by the San Carlos Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization, and provides supportive services while encouraging residents to maintain independence and an active lifestyle.

The community offers assistance with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and escorting to meals and activities. Residents pay only for the services they need. The Grove at San Carlos Elms is a specialized memory care environment featuring home-like furnishings and the latest in care technology.

San Carlos Elms is situated in the charming town of San Carlos on the Peninsula, with convenient access to local shops, cafes, an active adult center, and the library. The community features resident lounges where people can enjoy coffee and read current news, and organizes lively activities and social events throughout the year.

The community maintains a regularly updated blog featuring monthly newsletters, community news, and photos of residents and families. San Carlos Elms offers 24/7 video connectivity allowing residents and families to watch live broadcasts of community activities or view recorded segments. The community is pet-friendly.

Types of Care at San Carlos Elms

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • 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
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Pet Friendly

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of San Carlos Elms

5overall · 4 ratings combined

5★ on Google (4)

Rebecca Rosenthal

Jan 2026

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My mom joined the community at The Elms at the end of May/beginning of June, and she is loving it! Her one bedroom apartment is a good size, a nice balcony with great afternoon sun, big closet, big bathroom and lots of wall space for her art she's collected over the years! The staff are so kind and welcoming to all of us, she feels very taken care of. She loves the food and the activities.We took her on a month long trip and half way through she asked when she was going back home to The Elms? The town of San Carlos is also the perfect walking town for an ambulatory elder! Across the street is the library. Two blocks away is the Senior Center (if your loved one wants more activities.) A block and a half away is the pharmacy. Three blocks away is the bank, post office and grocery store. Two blocks away is a coffee shop, and Laurel street which has lots of activities (pictured here.) If you or your loved one is considering The Elms, please contact Amanda and get on the waiting list ASAP, we waited a year for my mom's name to come up and it's been life changing! To quote my mom "thank you for making my life so easy!" That's what The Elms does for the residents, makes their life easy, so they can enjoy this chapter of their life with ease and comfort!

John C

Apr 2023

via Google ↗ · Report

Professional and caring staff. The empathy felt expands to the family as well.

Gordon Blackstock

Aug 2019

via Google ↗ · Report

My father has lived at the Elms for 4 years and the staff are like family. Great activity programs coordinated by Kathleen. Two blocks from Laurel St in San Carlos for easy outings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does San Carlos Elms offer?

San Carlos Elms offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Is San Carlos Elms pet friendly?

Yes. San Carlos Elms lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is San Carlos Elms located?

San Carlos Elms is located at 707 Elm Street in San Carlos, California.

What do families say about San Carlos Elms?

San Carlos Elms carries a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 Google reviews. Families of San Carlos Elms residents describe a warm, close-knit assisted living community where staff feel like family and residents enjoy an easy, comfortable lifestyle. Reviewers highlight the walkable San Carlos location, spacious apartments, and attentive care, though the sample of reviews is very small. 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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