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Lesley Towers
Lesley Towers

Lesley Towers

700 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 View map
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Overview of Lesley Towers

Lesley Towers is an affordable independent living community in San Mateo, CA, that offers accessible accommodations for older adults. With its warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel a sense of belonging. Laundry rooms, maintenance services, and convenient apartment features are also available to ensure residents’ comfort and convenience. To ease financial challenges, the community also offers income and rent restrictions.

Residents can spend their days happily by participating in local community events and exploring the neighborhood. Spacious living areas and lively communal spaces ensure residents can rest and connect with friends without hassles. San Mateo Central Park, restaurants, and public transportation also surround the area, providing residents with quick access to their leisure and necessities. This independent living community is a good option for senior living in California, ensuring older adults can maintain their independence in retirement.

Facility Direct Line (650) 342-2051
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #42 / 1887Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 1,887 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Mateo's city center to Lesley Towers's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Type of Care IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Lesley Towers
IL
San Mateo-No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 57
Rank #42 / 1,887
Studio / 1 Bed
Versailles Senior Condominium Community
IL
San Mateo (Central San Mateo)-No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 57
Rank #42 / 1,887
2 Bed
Edgewater Isle Senior Apartments
IL
San Mateo (East San Mateo)-No
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,472 / 1,887
1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Lesley Towers is located in San Mateo, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
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Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
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High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lesley Towers

Is Lesley Towers in a walkable area?

Lesley Towers has a walk score of 96. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Lesley Towers?

No, Lesley Towers has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Lesley Towers?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Lesley Towers in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Lesley Towers?

Lesley Towers is located at 700 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401.

What is the phone number of Lesley Towers?

(650) 342-2051 will put you in contact with the team at Lesley Towers.

Does Lesley Towers provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Lesley Towers is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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