Assisted living that accepts Medi-Cal in San Mateo County

6 assisted living homes in San Mateo County are approved for California's Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), including 1 small six-bed-or-fewer homes. ALW pays for care services; the resident pays room and board. You apply through a Care Coordination Agency, and there is a statewide waitlist.

From the DHCS participating-facility list, as of May 11, 2026. Confirm with each home that it has an ALW bed open.