San Mateo, California
Sterling Court
Assisted Living · Independent Living
850 North El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
Sterling Court offers independent living and assisted living apartments in San Mateo, California, near downtown Burlingame.
- Licensed capacity
- 24 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- March 2001
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Sterling Court has operated for more than 25 years with 3 Type A findings on record, but none in the past three years, during which all inspection activity has come back clean.
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- Track record — Across more than 25 years of operation, the community has accumulated 3 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, covering resident safety or care) and 5 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting gaps), a modest total for a facility with this much operating history.
- Recent 3 years — The last three annual inspection cycles, including the most recent visit in February 2026, show zero Type A or Type B citations, indicating the record has strengthened in recent years.
- Complaints — Of the allegations investigated over Sterling Court's lifetime, 1 was substantiated and 4 were unsubstantiated, and that substantiated case dates back more than three years with no repeat since.
- Operating tenure — More than 25 years of continuous licensure gives this record strong signal value, and the recent clean stretch across routine inspections covering care planning and physical condition checks adds further confidence.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #415600223
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 3
- Complaint investigation visits
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 3
- Type B citations · administrative
- 5
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
Available reports · 5
Facility evaluation
Feb 12, 2026
Facility evaluation
Feb 20, 2025
Facility evaluation
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint investigation
Nov 15, 2023
Complaint investigation
Feb 3, 2023
1–5 of 5 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,650 / mo
- Studios
- $4,650 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $5,350 / mo
- 2-Bedroom
- $6,650 / mo
Independent LivingStarting at$4,650 / mo
- Studios
- $4,650 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $5,350 / mo
- 2-Bedroom
- $6,650 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
1 service
- Respite / Short-term care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
11 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Activity room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Library / Reading room
- Wi-Fi / Internet
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
6 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Private Dining Room
- Room service
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Maintenance services
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 2 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Sterling Court residents consistently praise the food, friendly staff, and active social calendar, making it a strong choice for those seeking an engaged independent living community.
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- Staff & care — Residents describe staff as helpful and attentive, with maintenance proactively checking in on needs and housekeeping cleaning rooms weekly.
- Dining — Reviewers repeatedly call the food delicious, noting it can be delivered to apartments for residents who prefer not to visit the dining room.
- Activities — A robust activities calendar including lectures, card games, social hours with wine and music, and off-site trips to theaters is frequently highlighted.
- Daily life & dignity — Apartments are described as comfortable and well-equipped, with full-size kitchens, private balconies, and pet-friendly accommodations that support independent living.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Residents mention a great location and describe fellow residents as friendly and lovely people to socialize with over meals.
- Value & pricing — Ask the community how pricing and fees change if a resident chooses a larger unit or later needs a higher level of care.
- Financial transparency — One reviewer gave an unexplained low overall rating despite an otherwise glowing account, so it's worth clarifying what specific issue prompted that score.
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