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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Sterling Court is legally operated by Webcor Builders, Inc. & Fifty Peninsula Partners, and administrated by Sarah St. Charles.
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In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #793 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 793rd out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 10 | This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #753 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 1.3 | 1.7 | This facility has 24% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 24% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.6 | 3.3 | This facility has 52% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 52% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Mateo's city center to Sterling Court's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.82 miles to nearest hospital (San Mateo Medical Center)
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Sterling Court is located in San Mateo, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
| The Peninsula Regent |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | San Mateo (Downtown) | 435
Facility
435
CA AVG
103
Rank
#25 / 1657 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2092 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1401 | 2 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 37
Facility
37
CA AVG
13
Rank
#55 / 1487 |
50.1%
Facility
50.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1222 / 1368 | - | Bass Inc; Pacific Retirement Services Inc | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sterling Court |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | San Mateo (North Central) | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1283 / 1657 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
CA AVG
57
Rank
#195 / 2092 | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
81
Rank
#793 / 1401 | 3 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#69 / 1487 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#331 / 1368 | A+ | Webcor Builders, Inc. & Fifty Peninsula Partners | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| StarLight CareGivers, Inc. |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Los Altos (North Los Altos) | - | No |
92
Facility
92
CA AVG
57
Rank
#137 / 2092 | - | - | - | - | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#531 / 1487 | - | A+ | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Villa at San Mateo Apartments |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | San Mateo (Sugarloaf) | - | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#384 / 2092 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Sterling Court is in the North Central neighborhood of San Mateo.
The legal owner and operator of Sterling Court is Webcor Builders, Inc. & Fifty Peninsula Partners.
Sterling Court has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Sterling Court's occupancy is 88%.
Sarah St. Charles is the administrator of Sterling Court.
Sterling Court has 24 beds.
Sterling Court has had 8 recently reported deficiencies.
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