Sunrise of San Mateo sits in a light-peach stucco, multi-story building with a covered entryway, big windows, and nice landscaping, and you can always spot the Sunrise Senior Living sign out front. This place's known for its Memory Care services in a warm, homelike setting, plus a big focus on both Assisted Living and Independent Living, and there's skilled nursing care and even hospice care if someone's health needs happen to change over time, so folks don't have to move somewhere new if they start needing more help. You see things like an outdoor patio with wicker chairs, potted plants, a table, and an American flag, and inside there are comfortable seating areas with warm decor and plenty of natural light, with common rooms, reflection spaces, dining areas - some with a popcorn machine and a full-service kitchen or bar - and you get restaurant-style meals including anytime dining, room service, and menus for special diets like vegan, low sugar, gluten free, or even just regular old guest meals.
Residents live in private suite bedrooms that have big windows, soft light, a bed, a comfortable armchair, a dresser, and their own bathroom with grab bars, showers, and vanities for safety and ease, plus the Memory Care suites even have a kitchenette setup with a mini-fridge, sink, counters, and family photos and decorations from home. The place keeps everyone active with scheduled educational and social activities, trips out to places like San Mateo Central Park or the Japanese Tea Garden, and there's an Activities Director who lines all this up and makes sure folks stay busy and connected no matter what. Some common areas have fireplaces, and they've got a movie room, a library, an arts and crafts center, a computer room, a meeting space, a bistro or café, and lovely outdoor walking paths and enclosed gardens that give you fresh air without worry.
You'll find attentive staff who get special training, especially for those helping residents with memory issues or Alzheimer's through programs like the Reminiscence Program or Terrace Club, so care plans fit each person and aim to keep minds active with sensory activities and therapies. Religious and spiritual support is available whether someone's Jewish, Catholic, or practices another faith, and a visiting Rabbi sometimes leads services, with events for other denominations too. Residents can age in place, so when someone's health changes, nursing care or hospice is right here as needed.
The Sunrise bus gives complimentary rides for appointments or outings, and there's parking for guests and residents, along with laundry, housekeeping, and even dry-cleaning done onsite, so families don't have to worry about those chores. There's also a salon and barber shop for haircuts or grooming, and care plans can be adjusted for those who need more help with daily needs like bathing, changing clothes, or taking medicine. Sunrise of San Mateo has a long-standing history, being around for more than 35 years with staff led by people like Paul J. Klaassen and Joseph Sarto, and even though the business isn't BBB accredited and has an A- rating mainly due to a few unanswered complaints, people often remark on the friendly, competent care staff and the support system that helps residents feel safe, valued, and at home. The community welcomes folks 55 and up and encourages families and the larger San Mateo community to take part in programs and events, with strong ties to local culture, diversity, and intergenerational activities. They offer short-term respite care for people recovering from illness or after a hospital stay too. So for people who need Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing, or even just a supportive place to call home while staying active and social, Sunrise of San Mateo tries to meet those needs all in one spot.
