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Vanessa Care Home II

Vanessa Care Home II

1640 Eleanor Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Vanessa Care Home II

Vanessa Care Home II in San Mateo, CA, is a top-tier assisted living community that offers personal care. The community has an intimate and supportive environment, dedicated to residents’ comfort and healing. Home-cooked meals, 24/7 assistance, and medication management are among the dedicated services provided to maintain residents’ independence with ease. To improve residents’ quality of life, the community creates individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs.

A variety of games, fitness classes, and social events allow residents to learn and gain meaningful experiences. Residents are also guaranteed the utmost relaxation and wellness with thoughtfully furnished rooms and lively gathering areas. The United States Postal Service, San Mateo Medical Center, and public transportation are also easily accessible from the community. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this assisted living community has top-notch services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.

Facility Direct Line (650) 345-2202
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Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1317 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1317th out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
38 years in operation Rank #50 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 81 / 100 Rank #383 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 383rd out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #499 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 499th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 6, 1987
CountySan Mateo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Vanessa Care Home II is legally operated by Rosita Nicolas And Ida Galati, and administered by Ida Galati.

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 34 citations 8 total visits 3 complaint visits 4 official inspections 2 complaint investigations
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

13 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1142 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1142nd out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 68 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 13 points below 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 4 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (240% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (200% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (525% above)
• Citations per inspection (30% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total visits (50% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)

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. 3410 This facility has 240% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (34 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 240% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 93 This facility has 200% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 200% worse Rank #1029 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1029th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 254 This facility has 525% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 525% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 4.33.3 This facility has 30% more citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (4.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↑ 30% worse

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. 816 This facility has 50% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 50% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 313 This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #442 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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. 17 This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 210 This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
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Places of interest near Vanessa Care Home II

Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Mateo's city center to Vanessa Care Home II's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Vanessa Care Home II 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.
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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 Vanessa Care Home II

What neighborhood is Vanessa Care Home II in?

Vanessa Care Home II is in the Central San Mateo neighborhood of San Mateo.

Who is the owner of Vanessa Care Home II?

Vanessa Care Home II is legally operated by Rosita Nicolas And Ida Galati, and administered by Ida Galati.

Is Vanessa Care Home II in a walkable area?

Vanessa Care Home II has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Vanessa Care Home II?

Vanessa Care Home II's occupancy is 83%.

How long has Vanessa Care Home II been in business?

Vanessa Care Home II has been operating for approximately 38 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Vanessa Care Home II?

No, Vanessa Care Home II has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Vanessa Care Home II?

Ida Galati is the administrator of Vanessa Care Home II.

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