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Senior living in Redwood City, CA

28 licensed communities in Redwood City, San Mateo County with real, all-in monthly pricing. Compare honestly and book your own tours — Chapter never sells your information.

Cost of care

What senior living costs in Redwood City

Real all-in monthly cost — base rent plus a typical care add-on — across 28 local communities.

28communities
$7,057average all-in / mo
$7,100median all-in / mo
$6,500–$7,450typical range / mo
Level of care
Communities
Avg / mo
Median / mo
Assisted living
28
$7,057
$7,100

7 homes in Redwood City are licensed by the state to care for residents with dementia. A dementia license doesn't always mean a secured unit, so ask each home. See dementia-licensed homes →

At about $7,057/mo all-in, Redwood City runs 10% above the California average of $6,401, and 24% above the national benchmark of about $5,700/mo (Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care).

All-in pricing is base rent plus a typical care add-on. Estimated figures are marked on each listing and refined as communities verify their rates on Chapter.

By neighborhood

Cost by ZIP code in Redwood City

Average all-in monthly cost in the Redwood City ZIP codes with listed communities.

ZIP code
Communities
Avg all-in / mo
94061
14
$7,114
94062
7
$6,979
94063
4
$7,000
94065
3
$7,050
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How Redwood City compares to nearby cities

Average all-in monthly cost in other San Mateo County cities, so you can weigh options a short drive away.

City
Communities
Avg all-in / mo
Redwood City (this page)
28
$7,057
San Mateo
62
$7,015
South San Francisco
31
$7,016
San Bruno
21
$6,957
Daly City
15
$6,747
Millbrae
12
$6,954
Burlingame
11
$7,118

Communities in Redwood City

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Britannia House

Redwood City, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,500/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Redwood Care Home

Redwood City, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,500/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Sequoia Home

Redwood City, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,600/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Palm Villas

Redwood City, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,700/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Encina Care Home

Redwood City, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,850/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Petes' Place

Redwood City, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,950/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Canyon Place

Redwood City, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,950/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Hopkins Manor

Redwood City, CA
Assisted livingAccepts Medi-Cal (ALW)
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,950/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Gordon Manor

Redwood City, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$7,200/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Ark, The

Redwood City, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$7,300/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Britannia Place

Redwood City, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$7,450/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Prefer a smaller, home-like setting? 18 of Redwood City's communities are board and care homes with six or fewer residents. See board and care homes in Redwood City

Paying with Medi-Cal? 1 home in Redwood City is approved for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW). See ALW homes in San Mateo County · How Medi-Cal & Medicare work

All 28 licensed communities in Redwood City, with monthly cost

Paying for care

How to pay for senior living in California

Most families combine private funds with one or more of these programs. Here's a plain-English rundown of what's available in California.

Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California's Assisted Living Waiver lets Medi-Cal cover the care portion of assisted living — personal care and health services, not room and board — for people who would otherwise qualify for a nursing home. You generally must have full Medi-Cal with no share of cost, be 21 or older, need nursing-facility level of care, and live in one of the roughly 15 participating counties (which include Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Orange, and San Francisco). Slots are capped and there's usually a waitlist, so families apply early through a local Care Coordination Agency.

VA Aid & Attendance pension

Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA's Aid & Attendance pension, which is added on top of the basic VA pension to help pay for care. For December 2025 through November 2026, the maximum is roughly $2,424 a month for a single veteran, $2,874 for a veteran with a spouse, and $1,558 for a surviving spouse. Eligibility depends on service history, income, and net worth.

Long-term care insurance

If your loved one holds a long-term care insurance policy, it often pays toward assisted living or memory care once they need help with two or more activities of daily living. Check the daily or monthly benefit amount, the elimination (waiting) period, and whether the policy requires a licensed community — nearly every community in our directory is state-licensed.

Medical expense tax deduction

When a resident is chronically ill — needing help with at least two activities of daily living, or requiring supervision due to cognitive decline — and care follows a documented plan of care, the IRS lets you deduct qualifying medical costs above 7.5% of adjusted gross income, if you itemize. Care services, medication management, and dementia care typically qualify; pure room and board usually doesn't. A tax professional can confirm what applies to your situation.

This is general information to help you plan — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Benefit amounts and eligibility rules change, so confirm details with the program or a qualified professional before making decisions.

Good to know

Senior living in Redwood City — FAQ

How much does senior living cost in Redwood City?

Across 28 communities in Redwood City, the average all-in cost is about $7,057 per month (median $7,100), generally ranging from $6,500 to $7,450. All-in means base rent plus a typical monthly care add-on. Assisted living and memory care usually cost more than independent living because of the added personal care.

How many homes in Redwood City are licensed for dementia care?

7 homes in Redwood City are licensed by California's Community Care Licensing Division to care for residents with dementia. A dementia license means the home meets the state's dementia-care rules; it doesn't always mean a secured (locked) memory care unit, so ask each home how it handles wandering and what training its staff have.

How can I pay for senior living in Redwood City?

Most families combine private funds with programs like the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (which covers care costs — not room and board — in participating California counties), the VA's Aid & Attendance pension for wartime veterans and their spouses, long-term care insurance, and medical-expense tax deductions. See the "How to pay for senior living in California" section above for details on each.

What levels of senior care are available in Redwood City?

Redwood City has 28 licensed communities offering assisted living. Chapter shows every licensed community — not just the ones that pay to be featured.

Does Chapter charge families or sell my information in Redwood City?

No. Chapter is always free for families, and we never sell or share your contact information. When you book a tour, your details go only to that one community — you'll never get calls from a dozen sales teams. That's the opposite of how referral sites in California typically work.

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Listings are sourced from public California licensing records. Pricing is estimated from regional averages until each community verifies its own.