M. S. Care Home
State licensed435 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
Portola Place
San Mateo, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 15, 2025, 9 citations since 2021
About Portola Place
Portola Place brings together compassionate assisted living with the comfort of community in San Mateo, California. Our team supports daily activities and personal care while residents maintain independence. Thoughtful design and meaningful connections define life here.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#415601058, Licensed
Location
San Mateo, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
445 Portola Drive, San Mateo, California 94403
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Portola Place. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Portola Place on September 15, 2025.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections.
Inspectors issued 5 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
Sep 15, 2025
Routine inspections
3
Type A citations
5
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 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Sep 15, 2025, Sep 23, 2024, Oct 14, 2021.
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
- 415601058
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- October 25, 2019
- Licensee
- Atienza, Armand
- Administrator
- Atienza, Armand
Location
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445 Portola DriveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Portola Place had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Portola Place 5 Type A citations and 4 Type B citations since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Portola Place last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 15, 2025. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Portola Place?+
The state has no complaint investigations on record for Portola Place since October 2021.
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.