The Peninsula Regent
Independent Living & Assisted Living · San Mateo, CA

The Peninsula Regent

Independent Living & Assisted Living · San Mateo, CA

Overview of The Peninsula Regent

As San Mateo’s foremost not-for-profit condominium community, The Peninsula Regent is designed for independent seniors aged 60 and beyond. What sets them apart is its unique approach; rather than the customary entrance fee that is often non-refundable, senior residents have the opportunity to invest in their very own homes.

The Peninsula not only secures a valuable asset for seniors and their heirs but also imparts a sense of comfort and peace of mind that comes with being part of this exceptional senior community. Here, an array of concierge services, excellent amenities, delectable dining selections, and daily social engagement await seniors, offering a carefree lifestyle that empowers them to pursue their passions and embrace life to the fullest wholeheartedly.

(650) 579-5500
Bed community size
435-bed community Rank #25 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
37 years in operation Rank #55 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 95 / 100 Rank #66 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
50%
Rank #1342 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1342nd out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
218 / 435
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceDecember 15, 1988
CountySan Mateo

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Peninsula Regent is legally operated by Bass Inc; Pacific Retirement Services Inc, and administered by Martin Herter.

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Inspection History

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.

Inspection Score Info 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.

3 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #731 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 731st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% above)
9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per year (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (61% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection December 2, 2025

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 810 This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 64 This facility has 50% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 22.5 This facility has 20% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 20% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.33.3 This facility has 61% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 61% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 616 This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 213 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 110 This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • December 2, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed required resident and medication records were properly maintained.
  • November 20, 2025 inspection cited two deficiencies for personnel without criminal record clearance and unsafe storage of centrally stored medications accessible to residents.
  • September 27, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated staff delays in responding to call buttons and resident injury from rough handling, resulting in staff termination.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 968 / 981 / 1,429 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Martin Herter

Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Peninsula Regent

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Places of interest near The Peninsula Regent

Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Mateo's city center to The Peninsula Regent's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.88 miles to nearest hospital (San Mateo Medical Center)

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The Peninsula Regent
IL
AL
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 Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Park of San Mateo
IL
AL
MC
San Mateo (East San Mateo)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #234 / 1657
Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 57
Rank #740 / 2092
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 81
Rank #1288 / 1401
4
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1230 / 1397
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1074 / 1164
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #262 / 1487
42.3%
Facility 42.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1316 / 1368
-Wg Hillsdale Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed
The Stratford
IL
AL
San Mateo (Downtown)
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 103
Rank #804 / 1657
Yes
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 57
Rank #13 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
3
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #889 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #392 / 1487
89.6%
Facility 89.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #290 / 1368
-Sunrise Stratford Gp & LP; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt-
Sterling Court
IL
AL
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 Partners1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

The Peninsula Regent 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).
CA

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.
CA

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.
CA

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 The Peninsula Regent

What neighborhood is The Peninsula Regent in?

The Peninsula Regent is in the Downtown neighborhood of San Mateo.

Who is the owner of The Peninsula Regent?

The legal owner and operator of The Peninsula Regent is Bass Inc; Pacific Retirement Services Inc.

Is The Peninsula Regent in a walkable area?

The Peninsula Regent has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at The Peninsula Regent?

The Peninsula Regent's occupancy is 50%.

Who is the administrator of The Peninsula Regent?

Martin Herter is the administrator of The Peninsula Regent.

How many beds does The Peninsula Regent have?

The Peninsula Regent has 435 beds.

Has The Peninsula Regent had any recent deficiencies or citations?

The Peninsula Regent has had 8 recently reported deficiencies.

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