1.3 miles from city center
Description

Situated in the heart of San Mateo, California, Sterling Court offers a vibrant senior community with both independent and assisted living rental residences. The community thrives with a plethora of activities and services, from a constantly evolving chef-curated menu to invigorating exercise classes and exciting excursions in a comfortable shuttle. What sets Sterling Court apart is its dedicated and hospitable staff, unwavering in their commitment to create a warm and personalized environment tailored to each resident’s unique needs.

What distinguishes Sterling Court even further is its all-inclusive fee structure. Through a transparent, single fee, residents gain access of comprehensive array of benefits, encompassing fine dining, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, and an array of over 150 diverse activities. Senior residents here bid farewell to the responsibilities of home ownership and wholeheartedly embrace a life focused on the most precious aspects, including quality time with family and friends.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type Mid-rise

Amenities

Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
  • General: Age 65+, 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).
  • CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
CA MSSP
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 62+, 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.
  • CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
  • 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.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
CA LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, 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).
  • CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
CA MSSP

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
CA PTP

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 62+, 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.
  • CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
CA ALW

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES

California CARES Program

Eligibility
  • 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.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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