Garden Court at the Village

    137 Poinsettia Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Immaculate cozy home, excellent care

    I found the home immaculate and very well maintained - a huge yet cozy house with a lovely garden I enjoyed. The staff are wonderful, the administrator is responsive, activities are accommodating, and meals are appealing with good variety. Care quality is high and it feels like excellent value overall; I'm very satisfied.

    Loved one of 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

    4.67·(3)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, wonderful staff
    • High quality of care
    • Appealing, varied meals
    • Clean and immaculate community
    • Garden area/outdoor space loved
    • Activities offered and accommodating
    • Good value
    • Supportive, good administrator
    • Smaller, home-like environment
    • Spacious/large house

    Cons

    • Limited peer interaction due to residents' advanced dementia
    • Concerns about caregiver availability/staffing

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing strong, compassionate staffing and a high standard of care. The facility is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with particular praise for the garden area and the general appearance of the community. Many reviewers also highlighted the value for the cost and noted a pleasant, home-like atmosphere in some descriptions.

    Care quality and staff: Reviewers repeatedly noted that staff are wonderful and caring, and that the level of care is high. The administrator receives specific positive mention as being good and accommodating. These comments suggest that leadership and direct care staff make residents and families feel supported. However, there is a recurring concern about caregiver availability — some reviewers questioned whether caregivers are always available when needed. This indicates that while care quality and staff attitude are strengths, staffing levels or responsiveness at certain times may be an issue to verify.

    Facilities and environment: The community is described as immaculate and very nice. The garden area is frequently loved by reviewers, pointing to attractive outdoor space for residents. There is a slight variation in how reviewers perceive the physical scale of the facility: some describe it as a smaller, home-like environment, while others call it a huge or spacious house. This likely reflects different impressions based on unit or perspective, but overall the facility comes across as both comfortable and well-appointed.

    Dining: Meals are a clear highlight. Multiple reviews praise the meals as wonderful, appealing, and varied. This consistent praise suggests a strong dining program with menu variety and presentation that residents and families enjoy.

    Activities and social life: Activities are offered and described as accommodating, with staff seeming willing to tailor or support activities. At the same time, a notable pattern is the limited peer interaction for some residents because the resident population includes many individuals with advanced dementia. That means social opportunities may be constrained for residents who are more cognitively able or who seek a more varied peer group. Activity offerings appear present and responsive, but the resident mix limits some social engagement.

    Management and value: Management, including the administrator, is perceived positively and accommodating. Reviewers also feel the community represents good value. Taken together, reviews portray a facility with strong leadership, attentive staff, appealing amenities, and good meals — tempered by occasional concerns about caregiver availability and a resident mix that can limit peer social interaction for some. Prospective residents and families may want to confirm current staffing patterns and the typical resident mix to ensure it matches their social and care expectations.

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    Location

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    Garden Court at the Village is located at 137 Poinsettia Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94403.

    About Garden Court at the Village

    Garden Court at the Village is a residential care home located in the quiet, welcoming community of San Mateo, California. This senior living environment is designed with quaint coastal architecture, creating a serene, cottage-like atmosphere that sets it apart from busier, more institutional settings. The property is thoughtfully landscaped with flowers and features stone exterior details, making it feel like a secluded suburban haven for each resident. A cozy, shaded backyard offers a pleasant space for residents and their families to relax and enjoy the gentle California breeze, encouraging meaningful outdoor interactions in a calm, private setting.

    The community at Garden Court at the Village specializes in both residential care and memory care, providing residents with attentive and personalized assistance in a clean and safe environment. The staff is dedicated to meeting the needs of each individual, offering both studio and semi-private room options to accommodate a range of personal preferences. The home’s intimate scale allows for a higher level of engagement and support, especially important for those living with memory-related conditions. Residents are surrounded by a sense of comfort, making it easier for families to feel at ease while their loved ones receive care.

    Dining is a key part of the living experience at Garden Court at the Village, where chefs and meal planners focus on creating nutritious, delicious meals. Meals are thoughtfully crafted to ensure residents benefit from the right balance of vitamins and minerals, while also making mealtimes something to look forward to. Quality ingredients and a focus on taste and presentation help foster a dining culture that is both healthy and enjoyable.

    Activities at Garden Court at the Village are designed to engage residents in a variety of ways—socially, mentally, physically, and emotionally. The community strives to offer programs and experiences that enhance overall well-being and create opportunities for meaningful connections among residents. The friendly, welcoming culture extends to staff, visitors, and families, making the environment warm and supportive.

    The location of Garden Court at the Village offers additional advantages, with convenient access to coffee shops, restaurants, and a nearby medical center, providing peace of mind for residents and their loved ones. For those who are active or enjoy time outdoors, the proximity to public parks and tennis courts, as well as the natural beauty of the San Francisco Bay and nearby mountain state parks, presents ample opportunities for recreation and exploration. Ultimately, Garden Court at the Village offers a blend of attentive care, homelike comfort, engaging activities, and convenient amenities in a charming, residential setting.

    People often ask...

    Garden Court at the Village offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,896 per month.

    Garden Court at the Village offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 3 photos of Garden Court at the Village on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 137 Poinsettia Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403.

    No, Garden Court at the Village 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 number415601061
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeGARDEN COURT AT THE VILLAGE LLC
    EffectiveSeptember 12th, 2019
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    12 Sept 2025Inspection
    Observed a clean, safe residence with medications secured, PPE in place, and functioning safety equipment; no citations were issued.
    09 Sept 2024Inspection
    Observed a single-level residence with 6 residents and 4 staff; safety measures including locked medications, operable fire extinguishers, smoke and CO detectors, and accessible emergency exits; administrator's certification expired in August 2024 with renewal filed; no citations were issued.
    23 Sept 2022Inspection
    Observed that staff did not wear face coverings during care and supervision, screening logs for residents and staff were unavailable, and a 30-day PPE supply was not maintained.
    • Type B87468.1(a)(2)
    28 Sept 2021Inspection
    Observed infection control practices and safety measures in place; no citations were issued.

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