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Sunrise Of San Mateo

955 S El Camino Real

4.9(92 ratings)· San Mateo average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
85
Licensed capacity
85 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Szr San Mateo LLC
Location
Near Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Hospital and Kaiser Redwood City
Memory Care
Separate dedicated wing for Alzheimer's residents
Pre-Move-In Assessment
Nurse evaluates care needs before move-in
Stay Options
Short-term stays available in addition to long-term care
Furnishing
Residents may bring their own furniture

What Families Think

Families describe Sunrise of San Mateo as a clean, welcoming community with attentive, communicative staff, particularly praised for its dedicated memory care support. Reviewers highlight smooth transitions between care levels, personalized attention, and a warm, kind culture among caregivers. The community consistently receives high marks for responsiveness and quality of daily care.

The Good

  • Dedicated Alzheimer's and dementia care wing
  • Staff praised for compassion and responsiveness
  • Smooth transitions between assisted living and memory care
  • Staff know residents by name
  • Consistent, timely communication with families
  • Well-balanced meals with variety of choices

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 near the heart of downtown San Mateo, California. The community provides assisted living support, specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, and short-term stays, with individualized service plans tailored to each resident's needs and preferences.

The community is situated on El Camino Real, within walking distance of San Mateo Central Park with its Japanese Tea Garden and Historical Botanical Garden. It is also conveniently located near Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Hospital and Kaiser Redwood City. The light-filled community features an outdoor garden patio, walking paths, and spacious common areas designed to support residents' well-being.

Sunrise of San Mateo offers a diverse array of activities and programs, including fitness classes, flower arranging, art, walking club, music, basketball, and volleyball. The community employs innovative tablet technology to match dietary needs with menu offerings, and residents can enjoy meals prepared by an on-site chef using fresh, quality ingredients in the dining room or their own suites. A bistro offers additional snacks and socializing opportunities.

Care services include assistance with dressing, bathing, and medication management. Before move-in, a nurse meets with prospective residents to assess their unique healthcare needs and determine the appropriate care level. The base monthly cost includes fresh meals, daily programming and activities, housekeeping, laundry, trash removal, an emergency safety alert system, and transportation for community programs.

Residents are welcome to bring their own furniture to personalize their spaces. The community can accommodate special dietary needs, including diabetic diet plans, pureed foods, fortified diets, and low-sodium diets. Staff are trained to provide individualized support as residents' care needs evolve over time.

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 955 S El Camino Real in San Mateo, California.

What do families say about Sunrise Of San Mateo?

Families describe Sunrise of San Mateo as a clean, welcoming community with attentive, communicative staff, particularly praised for its dedicated memory care support. Reviewers highlight smooth transitions between care levels, personalized attention, and a warm, kind culture among caregivers. The community consistently receives high marks for responsiveness and quality of daily care.

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