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Kimochi San Mateo
Mid-size home·Licensed for 14·San Mateo, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchairState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$6,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 14Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitSeptember 9, 2026CDSS inspection record
Kimochi San Mateo is a mid-size care home in San Mateo — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 14 residents since 2016. Dementia care, hospice care and bedridden care are not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
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Quick answers about Kimochi San Mateo
Is Kimochi San Mateo licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Kimochi San Mateo licensed for?
14 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Kimochi San Mateo been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Kimochi San Mateo still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Kimochi San Mateo cost?
$6,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 17 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Mateo that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $6,000 to $7,250 a month, and the middle figure is $6,700 (n = 17 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Kimochi San Mateo take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Kimochi Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Kimochi Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Burlingame Campus is 3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Kimochi San Mateo keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Kimochi San Mateo license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “KIMOCHI SAN MATEO”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #415600974. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 14 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Kimochi Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 9, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 14 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON -AMBULATORY, INCLUDING 3 WHO MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOMS #4 THROUGH #11 ONLY. ROOMS #1,#2, #3 NOT APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
Care & day-to-day support
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Building is wheelchair accessible
Reported on aging.networkofcare.org · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$6,000a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$6,000a month
Likely $6,000–$6,600
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$6,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio, seen September 9, 2026.
Shared room insteadAsknot on file
This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living studio. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $6,000–$6,600
- $6,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,000–$10,100
- $8,000
Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio, seen September 9, 2026.
18 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,000–$8,000.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 18 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Heritage ParkSan Mateo · 0.4 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Sterling CourtSan Mateo · 0.4 mi · Mid-size home$4,650Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- George Anne HomeSan Mateo · 0.4 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Complete Senior LivingSan Mateo · 0.6 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ageway Boarding Care #2San Mateo · 1.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Vanessa Care Home IISan Mateo · 1.8 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort Home IISan Mateo · 1.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Petani HavenSan Mateo · 1.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel HavenSan Mateo · 1.9 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Amazing HomeSan Mateo · 1.9 mi · Small home$6,200Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- San Mateo VillaSan Mateo · 2.1 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Haven@22Nd Avenue Assisted LivingSan Mateo · 2.3 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Roberta Care HomeSan Mateo · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,595Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Therese Residential Care HomeSan Mateo · 2.4 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Monteverde Manor IIISan Mateo · 2.6 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Roias Home for the ElderlySan Mateo · 2.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Mills Estate VillaBurlingame · 3.0 mi · Mid-size home$6,795Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Enchanted Garden for SeniorsSan Mateo · 3.0 mi · Small home$6,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 453 N San Mateo Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2024, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 9, 2026.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- September 9, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 1
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2016.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents
Sep 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
To complete annual inspection of 5/27/26, LPA Jeung reviewed staff training records provided, and met with assistant administrator. Clients' Centrally Stored Medications Records are reviewed today and observed to be accurately documented.. Based on staff training transcripts provided on 5/27/26, deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 are cited on a following page.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2026
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: HSC 1569.625(b)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 23, 2026
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE ... training requirements shall also include an additional 20 hours annually, 8 hours of which shall be dementia care training, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.626, & 4 hrs of which shall be specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, & hospice care, as required by subdiv (a). This requirement is not met, as 2 out of 3 care staff have not received required 8 hours of annual dementia training. Licensee failed to ensure that caregivers receive required annual dementia training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care. S1 need additional 3 hours & S3 needs additional 4 hours of dementia training.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2026
Plan of correction: Proof of additional required annual dementia training for staff #1 and staff #3 will be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: HSC1569,696(a)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 23, 2026
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE All RCFEs shall provide training to direct care staff on postural supports, restricted conditions or health services, and hospice care as a component of the training requirements specified in Section 1569.625... Four hours of training thereafter of in-service training per year on the subject of serving those residents. This requirement is not met, as 3 out of 3 staff have not received required 4 hours of annual training on postural supports, restricted conditions or health services, and hospice care. Licensee failed to ensure that caregivers receive required annual training. S1 needs additional 1.5 hours, S2 needs additional 2.5 hours, and S4 needs 4 hours of training.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2026
Plan of correction: Proof of additional required annual training on postural supports, restricted health conditons and hospice care for staff #1, #2, #4 will be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE
May 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds, consisting of 11 client bedrooms--3 of which are shared--all with full private bathrooms. All but 3 rooms have direct access to enclosed paved patio. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. PPE supply is adequate and first aid kit is complete. Perishable and non-perishable food supply is maintained. Infection control signs are prominently posted. Medications, toxins and sharps are stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, a comfortable temperature is maintained, and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Hot water temperature is tested. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and nonskid flooring material. Liquid soap is available at all sinks. A Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is accessible to staff. There are 2 caregivers working. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed. Linda Ishii-Chan and Bhawana Shah are certified RCFE administrators (x3/28 and 7/27) that oversee facility operations. There are two bedridden residents, one of whom is receiving hospice care. Staff and client files are reviewed. Training transcripts are provided to LPA for review. Centrally stored medication records may be reviewed at a later date. The following updated forms/information are requested to be submitted to CCLD BY 6/10/26: • Proof of current Liability Insurance • Administrative Organization (LIC309) • Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308) • Updated facility sketch, including correct room numbers Deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are observed and cited on a following page. See also Technical Advisiory Notes--4 pages.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 27, 2026
Apr 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
To complete annual inspection of 4/24/25, LPA Jeung reviewed staff records--including training--and Centrally Stored Medications Records. Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 are cited on following pages.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 29, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds, consisting of 11 client bedrooms--3 of which are shared--all with full private bathrooms. All but 3 rooms have direct access to enclosed paved patio. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. PPE supply is adequate and first aid kit is complete. Perishable and non-perishable food supply is maintained. Infection control signs are prominently posted. Medications, toxins and sharps are stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, a comfortable temperature is maintained, and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Hot water temperature is tested at 119 degrees in bathroom in room #2. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and nonskid flooring material. Liquid soap is available at all sinks. A Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is accessible to staff. There are 2 caregivers working. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed. Linda Ishii-Chan and Bhawana Shah are certified RCFE administrators (x3/26 and 7/25) that oversee facility operations. Client files are reviewed. There are 2 clients receiving hospice care. Staff files will be reviewed at a later date. The following updated forms/information are requested to be submitted to CCLD BY 5/8/25: • Proof of current Liability Insurance • Hospice plan of operation • Bedridden plan of operation • Updated facility sketch, including correct room numbers Deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are observed and cited on a following page. See also Technical Advisiory Notes--4 pages.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 24, 2025
Jun 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds, consisting of 11 client bedrooms, 3 of which are shared--all with full private bathrooms. All but 3 rooms have direct access to enclosed paved patio. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. PPE supply is adequate and first aid kit is complete. Perishable and non-perishable food supply is maintained. Infection control signs are prominently posted. Medications, toxins and sharps are stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, a comfortable temperature is maintained, and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Hot water temperature is tested at 120 degrees in public bathroom. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and nonskid flooring material. Liquid soap is available at all sinks. An updated Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is accessible to staff. There are 13 residents present, and 2 caregivers. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed. Linda Ishii-Chan is a certified RCFE administrator that oversees facility operations. Staff and client files are reviewed. The following updated forms/information are requested to be submitted to CCLD BY 7/1/24: • LIC 309 Administrative Organization • LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility • LIC 500 Personnel Report The following information is provided to LPA: • Proof of current Liability Insurance • Page 9 of Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E) Deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are observed and cited on a following page. See also 2 Technical Advisiory Notes.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 17, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Faith, culture & language
Languages spoken by caregiversJapanese
Reported on aging.networkofcare.org · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved
Office or phone hours as publishedMon-Fri 9am-5pm
Reported on aging.networkofcare.org · seen September 9, 2026.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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