700 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
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State licensedAssisted Living
Sunrise Of San Mateo
San Mateo, CaliforniaState inspected Mar 10, 2026, 5 citations since 2021
About Sunrise Of San Mateo
Sunrise of San Mateo provides assisted living support designed around each resident's needs and preferences. Our San Mateo, California community offers personalized care, engaging activities, and meals prepared fresh daily. We focus on maintaining independence while ensuring help is available whenever needed.
Community at a glance
Capacity
85 residents
State license
#415600255, Licensed
Location
San Mateo, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
955 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, California 94402
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Sunrise Of San Mateo. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Sunrise Of San Mateo on March 10, 2026.
Since November 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits and 2 other visits.
Inspectors issued 3 Type A citations and 2 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.
The state investigated 1 complaint, and found 3 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Mar 10, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
3
Type B citations
2
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Other visits | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Mar 10, 2026, Apr 3, 2025, Mar 11, 2024, Sep 24, 2023.
Complaints
- December 27, 20213 allegations substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 2 citations
- 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
- 415600255
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 85 residents
- Licensed since
- April 25, 2001
- Licensee
- Szr San Mateo LLC; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt
- Administrator
- Liza Hix
Location
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955 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Sunrise Of San Mateo had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Sunrise Of San Mateo 3 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations since November 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 Sunrise Of San Mateo last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on March 10, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Sunrise Of San Mateo?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since November 2021. Of the allegations, 3 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 2 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
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.