Cortez Home

    1799 Shoreview Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
    • Assisted Living

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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

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    Location

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    Cortez Home is located at 1799 Shoreview Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94401.

    About Cortez Home

    Cortez Home is a licensed Residential Care Elderly facility located in San Mateo, California. Dedicated to providing a supportive and caring environment, Cortez Home offers long-term care designed specifically for seniors who require assistance in their daily lives. With individualized licensing by state or local governments, the facility adheres to stringent standards to ensure residents receive quality support. Cortez Home plays a significant role in helping families navigate the challenges of caring for their aging loved ones, providing peace of mind through attentive and compassionate services.

    At Cortez Home, residents benefit from a home-like atmosphere that encourages both comfort and community engagement. The facility is designed to meet the unique needs of older adults, offering support with daily living activities in a setting that prioritizes resident dignity, independence, and well-being. Services typically provided include assistance with personal care, medication management, meal preparation, and opportunities for social interaction. Staff are available to help residents with activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility, adapting their approach to the specific preferences and routines of each individual.

    Though Cortez Home does not accept Medicare as a form of payment for its services, it remains an attractive and affordable alternative to full-time nursing homes or other institutional settings. The emphasis on non-acute, residential care allows for lower long-term costs while maintaining a high standard of support for seniors. Families who choose Cortez Home appreciate the balance of professional care and the warm, personal touch that defines daily life at the facility. Ultimately, Cortez Home strives to foster a sense of security, health, and belonging for every resident, making it a valued resource within the community for those seeking respectful and attentive elder care.

    People often ask...

    Cortez Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,616 per month.

    Cortez Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 1799 Shoreview Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401.

    No, Cortez 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 number415600798
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeANCHETA, ADORA B.
    EffectiveJuly 10th, 2009
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    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    7

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    19 Jun 2026Inspection
    Identified deficiencies included missing criminal record clearance for a driver and gaps in staff training; a civil penalty was assessed for the clearance issue.
    • Type ACCR 87412(a)(13)(B)Personnel Records - Criminal record clearance
    • Type BHSC1569.625(b)(2)Training requirements - annual hours including dementia care and hospice/postural care
    • Type BHSC1569.625(b)(1)Initial training hours - 40 hours before independent work
    27 May 2025Inspection
    Identified administrative issues including due licensing renewal fees with late charges, a revised lease arrangement involving the owner and a corporation with the licensee added as co-owner, and an updated mailing address.
    06 May 2025Inspection
    Identified several licensing deficiencies related to background checks, staff training, and emergency readiness. These included missing criminal record clearances for new administrator and staff, inadequate annual and dementia-specific training, incomplete medical assessments, and the absence of quarterly disaster drills.
    • Type ACCR87355(e)(3)
    • Type BHSC1569.625(b)(2)
    • Type BHSC1569.626(a)(2)
    • Type BHSC1569.69(b)
    • Type BCCR87458(c)(1)
    • Type BHSC1569.695(c)
    12 Jun 2024Inspection
    Observed a clean, safe environment with medications secured, functioning fire safety equipment, and proper food storage; no citations were issued.
    15 Aug 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control practices were in place and vaccination status confirmed; no deficiencies were cited.

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