Residential care
Kimochi San Mateo
Residential care in San Mateo, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 453 N SAN MATEO DRIVE |
| City | San Mateo |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 94401 |
| County | SAN MATEO |
| Phone | (650) 388-7130 |
| Website | https://www.kimochi-inc.org |
| License number | 415600974 |
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 6/22/2016 |
| Licensee | KIMOCHI INC |
| Capacity | 14 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. |
Kimochi San Mateo is in 453 N SAN MATEO DRIVE, San Mateo, CA 94401. Phone: (650) 388-7130. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 415600974 (status LICENSED, first licensed 6/22/2016, capacity 14). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
More about this provider
| Kimochi, Inc.'s own page presents Kimochi San Mateo (License #415600974) as a residential care home opened in 2016 on the model of Kimochi Home in San Francisco's Japantown (est. 1983), extending its Japanese tradition of care for seniors to the Peninsula. The home houses 14 seniors for ambulatory and non-ambulatory care with 24-hour supervised non-medical care, ADL assistance, Japanese-style meals, activities, housekeeping/laundry, health monitoring and care planning. Monthly assisted living fees are based on the individual's required level of care as determined by assessment; no fee amount is stated. | |
| Services and programs | Residential care in a 14-resident home: 24-hour supervision in a secured building under supervised non-medical care; assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, assistance taking medications); three nutritious meals a day with Japanese-style food prepared daily; social and recreational activities; assistance scheduling medical appointments; monitoring of general health and development of care plans; housekeeping services including laundry; regular assessment to monitor care level. Wheelchair accessible. |
| Who it serves | Seniors aged 60 and older; ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents; eligibility requires being able to get along with others in a group setting, cooperate with staff, and complete the program application and assessment process. |
| Languages | The page offers a linked Japanese translation ('For Japanese Translation, please click here'); care follows a Japanese tradition with Japanese-style food prepared daily. No other languages are stated. |
| Visiting and contact details | Visits must be scheduled in advance (the facility is currently accepting applicants for residential stay). Facility: Kimochi San Mateo, 453 N. San Mateo Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401, Tel: (650) 388-7130. For more information, call Linda Ishii, Director of Residential Services, at (415) 922-9972; email lishii@kimochi-inc.org. |
| Website | https://www.kimochi-inc.org |
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Kimochi San Mateo
Where is Kimochi San Mateo located?
Kimochi San Mateo is at 453 N SAN MATEO DRIVE.
What care and services does Kimochi San Mateo offer?
Kimochi San Mateo offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Kimochi San Mateo?
Call Kimochi San Mateo at (650) 388-7130.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.