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Garden Green in San Mateo, CA

Garden Green is a senior community in San Mateo, CA.

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Garden Green in San Mateo, CA

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Garden Green

2108 Isabelle Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

To contact a resident: (650) 888-9536

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 61 reviews
5 stars
39
4 stars
9
3 stars
4
2 stars
3
1 stars
6

Garden Green Costs & Pricing

Garden Green offers competitive pricing for its room types, particularly when compared to both San Mateo County and the broader California market. For a private room, the cost at Garden Green is set at $4,000 per month, which is slightly lower than the county average of $4,281 and notably higher than the statewide average of $3,939. Meanwhile, the studio option at Garden Green is priced at $5,200, aligning closely with San Mateo County's rate of $5,178 but significantly surpassing California's average of $4,145. Overall, while Garden Green's pricing for private rooms provides an attractive option in relation to local rates, its studio pricing reflects a premium that may be justified by quality or additional services offered on-site.

Floor plansGarden GreenSan Mateo CountyCalifornia
Private$4,000$4,281$3,939
Studio$5,200$5,178$4,145

Overall Review of Garden Green

common 25 reviews mention this

Staff are often described as helpful

Residents describe staff as helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly across visits.

Multiple residents mention getting help from staff—whether it’s answering questions, offering guidance, or being friendly at checkout. Several reviewers also single out staff knowledge and responsiveness when they needed ideas or support for what they were trying to do. A few comments note service quality in general terms, reinforcing that staff interactions are a recurring positive theme.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Pricing feels like a mixed picture

Pricing is described as reasonable by some reviewers and too expensive by others.

Some reviewers say prices are good, fair, or reasonable compared with other options. Others call the business insanely expensive and feel the cost wasn’t matched by results. There are also complaints about large purchases feeling like a ripoff, which shows how uneven value perceptions can be.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Operations can feel inconsistent

Some reviewers report inconsistent hours or problems completing orders.

A few reviewers describe the shop opening late, being closed without clear explanation, or having issues with payment access. Others describe delivery problems, including an order not being filled as promised. Taken together, these comments suggest reliability isn’t uniform for everyone.

How we summarize

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Features

Types of Care

  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Private Private
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers

Transportation

  • San Francisco International (6 miles away) San Francisco International (6 miles away)
  • Metropolitan Oakland International (13 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (13 miles away)
  • San Jose International (25 miles away) San Jose International (25 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of San Mateo, California offers a convenient and bustling environment for senior living. With several pharmacies within close proximity, access to healthcare services is readily available. Additionally, the presence of various parks provides opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. The nearby transportation options such as Hillsdale Station and San Carlos Airport ensure ease of travel when needed. In terms of healthcare facilities, there are hospitals and physicians' offices in the vicinity for any medical needs. A variety of cafes and restaurants cater to different culinary preferences, offering dining options for residents. Overall, this neighborhood provides a vibrant and diverse community with amenities that cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and well-connected living environment.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinepolis San Mateo (0.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Hillsdale Station (1 miles)
  • San Carlos Airport (SQL) (4.1 miles)
  • San Carlos Airport Control Tower (4.3 miles)
  • Millbrae Caltrain Station (5.5 miles)
  • Boarding Area C (6.1 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (6.1 miles)
  • Harvey Milk Terminal 1 (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Central Park (1.2 miles)
  • Laurelwood Park (1.5 miles)
  • Leo J Ryan Memorial Park (2.5 miles)
  • Washington Park (2.9 miles)
  • Coyote Point County Park (3.1 miles)
  • Marlin Park (3.7 miles)
  • Highlands Park (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • San Mateo Medical Center (1.3 miles)
  • Mills-Peninsula Radiology (1.5 miles)
  • Mills-Peninsula Health Services (5 miles)
  • Sequoia Hospital (5.6 miles)
  • A & C Convalescent Hospital (6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center (6.3 miles)
  • VA Medical Center-Menlo Park (10.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Bundy Opticians (1.4 miles)
  • California Skin Institute (1.8 miles)
  • Urology: San Carlos Center: Palo Alto Medical Foundation (3.7 miles)
  • Redwood City Women's Health Center (5.7 miles)
  • California Skin Institute (5.8 miles)
  • Kaiser RWC Birch Building (6.4 miles)
  • CCRM Fertility of San Francisco (8.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
  • Philz Coffee (6.2 miles)
  • Coffeebar (6.3 miles)
  • San Francisco Giants Clubhouse (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.8 miles)
  • New England Lobster Market & Eatery (5.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (5.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.6 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (6.1 miles)
  • Lark Creek Grill (6.2 miles)

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