Portola Place
State licensed445 Portola Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
M. S. Care Home
San Mateo, CaliforniaState inspected Apr 15, 2026, 7 citations since 2022
About M. S. Care Home
M. S. Care Home brings personalized assisted living to San Mateo, California, where experienced staff support daily activities while residents maintain their independence. Our compassionate approach helps families trust their loved ones receive dignified, attentive care.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#415600534, Licensed
Location
San Mateo, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
435 Portola Drive, San Mateo, California 94403
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects M. S. Care Home. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited M. S. Care Home on April 15, 2026.
Since July 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections and 2 other visits.
Inspectors issued 3 Type A citations and 4 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
No complaints were investigated in that time.
Last visit
Apr 15, 2026
Routine inspections
3
Type A citations
3
Type B citations
4
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jul 24, 2025, Jul 3, 2024, Jul 19, 2022.
Complaints
- Date not reportedOutcome not reported
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 415600534
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Closed, Licensee Initiated
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- July 15, 2005
- Licensee
- Stefanac, Suzi
- Administrator
- Stefanac, Suzi
Location
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435 Portola DriveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has M. S. Care Home had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued M. S. Care Home 3 Type A citations and 4 Type B citations since July 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was M. S. Care Home last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on April 15, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about M. S. Care Home?+
The state has no complaint investigations on record for M. S. Care Home since July 2022.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.