Advent Residential Home

    617 Fifth Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
    • Assisted Living

    Attentive caring staff, spotless home

    I feel completely at ease here - the staff are attentive, caring, and trustworthy, and my needs are consistently met by wonderful caregivers. My room, bathroom and the facility are spotless, the home-cooked food is excellent, activities and celebrations keep us engaged, and the pleasant grounds give me real peace of mind; I highly recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.20·(5)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving
    • Spotless resident rooms and bathrooms
    • Clean, well-maintained facility and common areas
    • High-quality, home-style meals
    • Varied social and recreational activities (games and musical performances)
    • Strong sense of community and celebration of occasions
    • Pleasant outdoor areas
    • Trusted, reliable staff and caregivers
    • Reasonable pricing and perceived value
    • Provides families with peace of mind

    Cons

    • Limited information on availability of specialized clinical services
    • Unclear staffing ratios and clinical oversight details
    • Limited published details on emergency response and medication-management practices
    • Minimal public detail on long-term care coordination and care-plan documentation

    Summary of reviews

    The collected reviews present a consistently positive portrait of Advent Residential Home, emphasizing personalized, attentive caregiving and a high standard of cleanliness. Reviewers highlight spotless resident rooms and bathrooms, immaculate common areas, and a pleasant outdoor setting. Foodservice is frequently praised as home-style and appealing, and families describe the overall cost as reasonable for the level of service provided.

    Care quality and staff performance are the most prominent strengths in these summaries. Caregivers are characterized as compassionate, attentive, and trusted; families report that individual needs are met and that staff interactions contribute to a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. Several comments note that the facility provided reassurance and improved wellbeing following a negative experience elsewhere, indicating effective communication and responsiveness in those cases.

    Social programming and resident engagement are also well represented. The facility appears to offer a variety of activities, including games and musical performances, and to mark special occasions in ways that reinforce a sense of community. Those elements, together with home-style meals and tidy communal spaces, contribute to resident satisfaction and perceived quality of life.

    While the reviews convey strong positive impressions, there are informational gaps that prospective residents and families should address during a tour or intake discussion. The summaries do not provide detail about specialized clinical capabilities (for example, memory-care programs, on-site therapy services, or skilled nursing level care), nor do they specify staffing ratios, clinical oversight, or medication-management protocols. Emergency response processes, documentation of care plans, and formal care-coordination practices are also not described in the available summaries.

    Practical next steps for families: confirm the facility's scope of clinical services and any limits to care; ask for staffing ratios, training credentials, and turnover information; request written policies on medication administration and emergency response; review sample care plans and activity calendars; and arrange to meet caregiving staff and the facility manager during a visit. These targeted questions will help verify the operational details that the reviews do not explicitly address while allowing families to weigh the documented strengths—cleanliness, community, dining, and perceived compassion—against their specific care needs.

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    Location

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    Advent Residential Home is located at 617 Fifth Ave, Redwood City, CA, 94063.

    About Advent Residential Home

    Advent Residential Home is a senior care residence located in Redwood City, California, nestled along the scenic San Francisco peninsula in San Mateo County. Surrounded by the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Redwood City, residents of Advent Residential Home can enjoy the vibrant downtown atmosphere and proximity to attractions such as the San Francisco Bay shoreline, the San Mateo County Museum, and Red Morton Community Park. The beautiful and engaging setting offers an ideal backdrop for a nurturing and enjoyable senior living experience.

    At Advent Residential Home, the mission centers around providing the highest standards of care for seniors in a comfortable and supportive group home environment. The professional team includes highly trained and compassionate caregivers who are dedicated to ensuring each resident receives attentive and expert assistance with their daily needs. Medical professionals are always available to address both the medical and physical requirements of each resident, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind. There is a thoughtful emphasis on fostering independence for each individual, allowing residents to maintain their autonomy in a gentle and respectful way while receiving the support they need.

    Mealtimes are a highlight at Advent Residential Home. Residents enjoy nutritious and well-balanced dining experiences designed by chefs and meal planners who understand the importance of both health and flavor. The focus is on high-quality ingredients and creating dishes that are as delicious as they are nourishing, leaving residents looking forward to every meal. This commitment to exceptional dining contributes to the overall well-being and enjoyment of daily life at the care home.

    In addition to excellent care and dining, Advent Residential Home is committed to creating a vibrant community through a variety of activities that engage residents socially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. The environment is warm, friendly, and marked by a culture of helpfulness and kindness among both staff and residents. The care home offers both private and semi-private accommodations, allowing residents to choose the living arrangement that best suits their preferences and needs. Each day is structured to ensure comfort, connection, and fulfillment, with a focus on making Advent Residential Home a truly welcoming and pleasant place to live.

    People often ask...

    Advent Residential Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,790 per month.

    Advent Residential Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 617 Fifth Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063.

    No, Advent Residential Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number415201950
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity15 residents
    LicenseeADVENT RESIDENTIAL HOMES, INC.
    EffectiveJanuary 24th, 2008
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    5

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    1

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    18 Dec 2025Inspection
    Identified improper bed rails use, including a half-rail without a physician order and full rails on non-hospice residents, creating immediate safety risks.
    • Type A87608(a)(3)
    • Type A87608(a)(5)(B)
    11 Dec 2025Inspection
    Observed hot water temperatures between 126 and 134 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding the allowed range, and a staff member working without fingerprint clearance.
    • Type ACCR87303(e)(2)
    • Type ACCR87355(e)
    • Type BCCR87463(a)
    08 Jan 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in staff CPR/First Aid training not current and hot water temperature not within required range.
    • Type A1569.618(c)(3)
    • Type B87303(e)(2)
    16 Dec 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a refund was not provided after a resident's death. The refund was issued, and the matter was addressed.
    26 Jan 2024Inspection
    Observed safety measures and resident care practices were in place, including locked medications and functioning fire safety equipment. No citations were issued.
    27 Jan 2020Inspection
    Inspection found no deficiencies, staff and client records were in compliance, premises were safe and well-maintained.

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