5 Medi-Cal / Assisted Living Waiver homes in San Mateo County
The Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) — the Medi-Cal program that pays for care in assisted living — has licensed participating homes on file in 16 California counties, and San Mateo County is one of them. DHCS enrollment records as of August 9, 2026 list 5 currently licensed participating homes here, out of 209 licensed residential care homes countywide. Each is listed below with its state license number.
DHCS ALW enrollment records · CDSS licensing roster · August 9, 2026
Which homes in San Mateo County take Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver?
5 licensed homes in San Mateo County appear in DHCS Assisted Living Waiver enrollment records as of August 9, 2026. Of these, 1 is a board-and-care home licensed for six or fewer residents, 1 mid-size (7–15 residents), 3 larger assisted-living communities (16 or more). Homes are listed alphabetically — never ranked — and each name links to its full state record, including inspection history and care approvals. Enrollment can change, so confirm current participation directly with the home.
- A & J Assisted Living FacilityWheelchair / non-ambulatoryDementia careHospice care
- Family Affair Care HomeWheelchair / non-ambulatoryHospice careBedridden
- Hopkins ManorWheelchair / non-ambulatoryDementia careHospice care
- Millbrae Assisted Living HomeWheelchair / non-ambulatoryDementia careHospice care
- San Bruno Care HomeWheelchair / non-ambulatoryHospice care
DHCS ALW enrollment records · CDSS licensing roster · August 9, 2026
What is the Assisted Living Waiver?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program run by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). For eligible Medi-Cal members who would otherwise qualify for nursing-facility care, it pays for care services in a participating home; room and board are generally paid separately. The list above reflects DHCS enrollment records as of August 9, 2026 — see how the waiver works and who qualifies.